Resources & articles
by the Waterkloof Glen Animal Hospital vets
To Spay or not to spay…that is the question
People often wonder what the benefit is of sterilizing your new puppy or kitten. Is it a necessity? Will there be side effects from the sterilization? Are you doing the best thing for your animal by having them sterilized? When is the best time? There are many good...
It’s all about that cough!
Kennel cough in dogs and snuffles in cats is preventable to a large extent. Learn about the symptoms, the prevention and the cures right here!
Old, Older, Oldest
Senior pets require more than a basic consultation to detect health problems early on. This ensures effective treatment and the increased lifespan of your pet.
What is rabies and why should I care…
Rabies is a contagious viral disease causing damage to the brain and spinal cord and is uniformly fatal. It affects both animals and humans and is caused by the rabies virus. Although rabies can be found in domestic and wild animals most cases of rabies in humans are...
See Spot run #fracture #repair #plate #screws
Meet Spot, a three month old Jack Russel cross. Spot broke her leg only two weeks after being adopted from a shelter while playing with her not so tiny sibling, a Great Dane. It was a very unhappy puppy that was brought to our clinic in January with a dorsal short...
Pets need dental care too!
Does your pet have bad breath? Do you avoid having your pet’s face near yours? When last did you look in your pet’s mouth? It might be time to book your pet in for a dental! Pet owners need to know that oral health does impact general health. Unfortunately pets with...
Vaccinations: the good, the bad and the necessary
Vaccines have had a bad reputation for the last few years. With people worried about over vaccinating and vaccines having serious side effects it is just normal for pet owners to worry about vaccinating their furry children. These misconceptions about vaccines can...