Archive for August 2020
Exciting New Home for TEARS Charity Shop
The TEARS Charity Shop in Fish Hoek has moved to larger premises after outgrowing its previous home. The newly decorated and creatively fitted shop officially opened its doors on Saturday, 1 August. Situated just five doors away from its previous location in Recreation Road, Fish Hoek, the move will allow the Charity Shop to stock…
Read MoreCanine Parvovirus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Canine parvovirus (parvo) affects all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months are at the greatest risk. Highly contagious, it causes an infectious gastrointestinal (GI) illness in puppies and young dogs, and without treatment can be fatal. Readily transmitted from one place to another on the hair or feet of dogs or…
Read MoreFeline Herpesvirus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Nearly all cats are exposed to Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) at some point in their lives. Some develop more effective immunity against it, while many become carriers of the disease. Feline Herpesvirus (FHV), also known as Feline Viral Rhinopneumonitis (FVR), Rhinotracheitis Virus or Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1), is highly contagious and one of the major…
Read MoreAdoption Advice for New Pet Parents
Adopting a pet can be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. In addition to gaining a loyal friend who will bring endless joy and companionship, adopting from a shelter or rescue group means you are directly saving two lives: when you bring home a rescue pet you’re freeing up a space for another…
Read MoreHazel: Beauty Burned with Boiling Water
It was a cold dark night and I was looking for some food. There were lights on in the houses, but I knew that the people didn’t want me there. But I was hungry. It had been three full days since I’d had anything to eat and that had been a meagre meal of a…
Read MoreFeline Leukaemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Feline Leukaemia is one of the most common infectious diseases found in cats. As the second-leading cause of death in cats, it’s responsible for up to 85% of deaths in infected felines within three years of diagnosis. However, exposure to the Feline Leukaemia virus, or FeLV, doesn’t have to be a death sentence; about 70%…
Read MoreCanine Distemper: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Canine distemper is a highly contagious, systemic, viral disease, occurring in dogs worldwide. It’s among the most serious diseases your dog can get, but, thanks to modern-day vaccinations, it’s also one of the most preventable. The disease is highly contagious and potentially fatal. It affects a dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems, as well…
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