by Emma-Lisa Lok | Jul 21, 2025 | Cats, Dogs
A common problem in many homes and businesses are pests such as rats. Rat and mouse poison are freely available at grocery stores, home and garden warehouses, and even your local corner shop. But did you know the effect of the poison is often not limited to the...
by Eve Pearse | Jul 21, 2025 | Dogs
We’ve all heard the old saying “Give a dog a bone,” but is it really good advice? While it may seem natural or even beneficial to toss your pup a bone, the truth is that bones can cause serious health problems for domestic dogs. Let’s take a closer look—starting with...
by Dr Gerrit Pretorius | Jul 21, 2025 | Cats, Dogs
Why Your Pet’s Dental Health Matters More Than You Think When we think about keeping our pets healthy, we often focus on vaccinations, nutrition, and parasite prevention. But did you know that dental health is just as vital? Just like in people, your pet’s oral health...
by Eve Pearse | Jun 3, 2025 | 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...
by Eve Pearse | Jun 3, 2025 | Cats, Dogs
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...
by Dr Gerrit Pretorius | Sep 20, 2024 | 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...
