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Feline Leukemia Vaccination
For many years, the Feline Leukemia (FeLV) vaccine was considered optional. However, with growing research and concern over the disease’s impact, the World Veterinary Association has now classified it as part of the core (essential) vaccinations for cats in certain...
Understanding and Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety is a common behavioural condition in dogs—especially in certain breeds that are naturally more sensitive or attached to their owners. While some dogs show only mild signs of distress when left alone, others can develop severe anxiety that leads to...
A Vet Visit Is More Than Just a Vaccination
Many pet owners think of the annual vet visit as “just a vaccination”—but it’s so much more than that. At Oribi Animal Clinic, your pet’s yearly check-up is a comprehensive health assessment, designed to catch early signs of illness, track overall wellness, and give...
Ivermectin Toxicity in Dogs
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug for the control of certain internal and external parasites. It rids our animals’ bodies of these parasites by paralysing them so that they can be excreted or fall off. Ivermectin is used routinely in cattle and horses but is used...
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus Is an insect borne disease that can symptomatically affect humans and horses. The name comes from the West Nile province in Uganda, where it was first isolated in a human patient with fever. West Nile Virus mostly circulates between birds and...
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Foot and Mouth Disease is one of the most important viral diseases in the world due to its economic impact on the livestock industry. It is extremely contagious and infects cloven hooved animals such as cattle, pigs and sheep; but not odd-toed ungulates like horses...
Is your pet vomiting?
Understanding Vomiting in Dogs and Cats: When to Seek Veterinary Care As pet owners, it's always concerning when our furry companions start vomiting. Whether it's a one-time occurrence or a recurring issue, understanding the reasons behind your pet's vomiting...
Enhancing Canine Comfort
Enhancing Canine Comfort: Monthly Injectable Antibody Therapy for Osteoarthritis Pain As pet owners, witnessing our beloved canine companions struggle with osteoarthritis (OA) pain can be heart-wrenching. Seeing them limp, struggle to rise, or become less...
Cancer
CAN CANCER IN ANIMALS BE TREATED? Lumps and bumps are common in dogs and cats, especially as they get older. Many are harmless with no treatment necessary, but some are nasty, so it is always worthwhile to have them checked out by your vet. Cancer is the...
Lumps and bumps… should I worry?
Many pets develop lumps at some stage of their lives. The question always asked by owners is whether or not they need to be removed, treated or left well alone. Here is a simple guide to lumps and bumps in pets: Any abnormal lump in a pet needs to be examined at least...