Pitbull sterilisation is one way to combat the cruel and unlawful practice of pitbull fighting occurring in secret throughout South Africa. Through sterilisation breeding is prevented. Cottage Vet was thrilled to be part of the EberVet Community Veterinary Care (CVC) initiative which last week aimed to sterilised 67 pitbulls in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in…
Pitbulls are too often bred for fighting in South Africa and we’re helping to combat this cruel practice by helping to sterilise as many as 65 pitbulls on 30 March in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. Cottage Vet is proud to be associated with this EberVet Community Veterinary Care pitbull spay day where teams of veterinarians…
What to do when pets fight sounds easy on paper but when it happens, most owners are so anxious plans go awry. A dog or cat fight must be one of the most frightening things for any pet owner to deal with. Whether it occurs in a doggy park or at your own home, here…
When should I sterilise my pets is a question pet owners should discuss only with their veterinarians, rather than be influenced by the myriad opinions floating around social media; opinions that are largely ignorant of the latest science. Dr Morné has looked at the latest research and here’s what he says: The overwhelming evidence still…
Pets get breast cancer yet few owners are aware of the risk. In fact, mammary cancer is one of the most common ailments affecting dogs. How to reduce the risk of breast cancer Pets get breast cancer primarily because they haven’t been spayed. The best way to reduce your pet’s chances of contracting this potentially…
Mandela Day 2020 will be remembered for many different reasons with Covid-19 top of mind for most people. For animal lovers, it’s our chance to really make a difference. A difference that truly counts. Each year, EberVet Community Veterinary Care (CVC), of which Cottage Vet is a subsidiary, partners with an animal welfare organisation somewhere…
