The Ten Points of Responsible Pet Ownership (with compliments from South African Companion Animal Council) Pet Safety Tips Unfortunately, even our favorite pets can sometimes bite. Here are some tips you can use to help prevent dog bites: Never approach a dog that you don’t know. Report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behaviour. Remain […]
The SAVA Wildlife Group is a special interest association of veterinarians involved with wildlife, and is a diverse collaboration from private practice, conservation bodies, Department of Agriculture, Forestries & Fisheries, as well as from university, diagnostic and research facilities. Please visit our website where you can easily find your preferred wildlife
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What we do RuVASA (Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa) is a special interest group of SAVA (the South African Veterinary Association). Membership is open to all registries of the South African Veterinary Council – please enquire from SAVA on debbie@sava.co.za. Current members are dispersed throughout the country, working as
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The South African Equine Veterinary Association (a group of the SAVA) is dedicated to improve the health and welfare of the equid through professional development of its members, providing leadership and resources in matters pertaining to the equine industry. Visit our website: www.saeva.co.za Members enjoy a number of benefits: An annual SAEVA
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Visit: www.vets4wildlife.co.za Wildlife Publications: Capture, Care and Management of Threatened Mammals (click here to view Table of Contents) Cheetahs as Game Ranch Animals (click here to view Table of Contents) Game Ranch Planning and Management (click here to view Table of Contents) Relocation of Large African Mammals (click here to view Table of Contents) Rhinos as Game Ranch
Birds There are many avian or bird species that are successfully kept as pets around the world, with the parrot and canary families being particularly popular. A critical component of good husbandry is the feeding of an appropriate diet to your bird. The following points will help you make the right choices: Do not perpetuate
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF): September 2015: Continuation of the annual Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) screening
What is spaying and neutering of dogs and cats? It is the surgical removal of reproductive organs of dogs or cats. Why is it necessary? Every year thousands of unwanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens are needlessly destroyed. The good news is that every pet owner can make a difference. By having your dog
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Hip and elbow dysplasia are developmental, multifactorial, genetically influenced conditions that are characterized by ill-fitting or loosely-fitting hip joints and the development of secondary degenerative joint disease (arthrosis). As hip and elbow dysplasia are developmental diseases, they usually only manifests radiologically after the age of about 6 months. There is no doubt about the fact that the
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Worms (hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms) commonly infect dogs and cats and also pose a threat to humans. How do dogs and cats pick up worms? Worms or internal parasites can be picked up by: licking the ground or drinking contaminated water ingesting infected fleas which can transmit tapeworms through the placenta before birth from the
