Every microchip has a unique number which, together with your contact information, is stored on a national database. Should your pet ever become lost, it can be scanned by a veterinary practice or rescue shelter in order to obtain your contact information and reunite you with your furry friend. To prevent your pet of ever …
We do not have a permanent parlour at our practice. We do however have a groomer in every two weeks to service all of Zeerust’s furballs. For more information, please contact Annette Visser at +27 83 654 5779.
It is extremely important to know whether your ram or bull is fertile and does not carry any sexually transmitted diseases. Looks can often be deceiving. Having an infertile ram or bull can lead to serious losses because of a decreased production rate. When testing your ram or bull we can determine the quality of …
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It is necessary to identify “passenger cows” (cows that don’t conceive) at the earliest so that they can be dealt with appropriately and so that limited and costly resources will not be wasted in keeping them longer than necessary. If an excessive number of cows or heifers do not conceive, it is important to know …
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We render companion animal (dogs and cats), production animal (cattle, goat, sheep and pigs), equine and wildlife veterinary services. We offer a limited range of services for exotic animals. Our vetshop has an extensive selection of products for a wide variety of animals. This includes food (for companion as well as exotic animals), toys, clothing, …
Vaccinations are a vital part of keeping your animals healthy and preventing serious diseases. Vaccination often seems unnecessary to some people, but prevention is better than cure since some of these diseases are often fatal. Furthermore, treatment of some of these diseases, such as Parvo virus (Katgriep), can result to a hefty veterinary bill. Some …
We recommend sterilising all your cats or dogs at 5 months of age. This ensures that your pets have enough time to grow and develop and also decreases their risk of complications because of anaesthesia. Furthermore, there are various advantages of spaying or castrating your pet before it becomes sexually mature. Some of these advantages …
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We still encourage sterilising your pet, even if there cannot be any unwanted pregnancies. The reason being the medical advantages of spaying/castrating dogs and cats. Spaying a female before her first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary cancer and completely removes the risk of pyometra (uterine infection) which can be fatal if left …
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Our vetshop hours are: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 17:00. Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00. Consultations are done by appointment to ensure the best possible service to all our clients.
We always try to walk the extra mile with all of our clients and patients. In order to deliver exceptional service for you and your furry friend, our veterinarian needs to be as fit as a fiddle at all times and can therefore not work 24/7. If we are unable to assist you after hours, …