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...
by Dr Gerrit Pretorius | Jun 28, 2024 | Cats, Dogs
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...
by Eve Pearse | May 16, 2024 | Cats, Dogs
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...
by Eve Pearse | May 16, 2024 | Dogs
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...
by Ulrika Glanville | May 16, 2024 | Cats, Dogs
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...
