A myth

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It’s an old myth that dogs see in black and white. Although they see differently to humans, they’re still able to detect strains of yellow and blue and are only red-green colour blind.  

Dental Health

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This kitty had a periapical abcess(abcess beneath the root of a tooth) and periodontitis( inflammation,infection and receding of gums with breakdown of the ligament which fixes the tooth to the gum) Evidence is mounting up that chronic teeth and gum disease affects general health as well as multiple organ system. Part of any veterinary checkup […]

Adopt dont shop

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LOOK INTO THOSE EYES AND TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE…. Adopted from a shelter.This girl is nervous of strangers but once she gets to know you, you could not find a more loving and gentle soul. Her family were not prepared to leave her in Europe with the grandparents.She is a member of the family-where […]

Basset Hounds

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Basset Hounds are among the most pleasant-natured and easygoing of all breeds. Some are dignified, but most are clownish. Almost all are reliably good-natured, sociable, and peaceful with everyone – strangers, children, and other pets, too. At a dog show, one can count on seeing cheerfully wagging tails in the Basset Hound ring. Basset Hounds […]

Kitty Cat magazine

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ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS AFTER AFRIKAANS ARTICLE BY KITTYCAT MAGAZINE THANKS FOR THIS , Jenni Ferreira Pet Photographer DIE KAT WIL BUITE BLY….THE CAT WHO DID NOT WANT TO COME IN Vraag: Hoop julle kan afrikaans verstaan want ek gaan my nie kan uitdruk in engels nie, my kat is ongelooflik anders vir die afgelope 3 weke. […]

Feline Calici Virus part 2

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FELINE CALICI VIRUS (part 2) There is no specific treatment for Feline Calicu Virus (FCV)Antibiotics are used for secondary bacterial infections, and immune modulators, such as lymphocyte T-cell immune modulator, have been used for immune support. Feline interferon had also shown some promise.Nursing care and rehydration are used for dehydrated and anorexic(not eating) cats.Sometimes cats […]

Calici Virus part 1

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CALICI VIRUS IN CATS Part One Feline calicivirus infection ,together with Feline Herpes virus ,are the the most common causes of respiratory disease. The virus attacks the respiratory tract — lungs and nasal passages — the mouth, with ulceration of the tongue, the intestines, and the musculoskeletal system. It is highly contagious in unvaccinated cats […]

Bloating in rabbits

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BLOAT Bloat is an excruciatingly painful , often fatal condition in rabbits. It begins as an abnormal accumulation of gas that leads to huge distention(stretching) of a rabbits stomach. Rabbits stomachs are different from most animals in that they are not as elastic and will therefore not shrink back to their normal size. This is […]

Rocco

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Rocco the pitbull is feeling very sorry for himself. He has been vomiting and had diarrhea. On a faecal smear unusual large bacteria were identified that shouldn’t be there. They are a type of food or garbage born bacteria that cause food poisoning. Dr Orisha  

Buddy

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Recieved this post from my friend Ischell about Buddy ,an old chap that I treated …there is an important message here “This is Buddy and he is 16, he has a few tumours hanging off his body and he had the worst teeth I have ever seen on a dog. Because he is so old his parents […]