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Rabies is one of the world’s deadliest zoonotic diseases, with an almost 100% fatality rate once clinical symptoms develop. Despite being entirely preventable, rabies still causes ~59 000 human deaths annually, predominantly in Africa and Asia, where limited healthcare infrastructure and inadequate access to vaccines continue to perpetuate infection cycles.
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Running a successful veterinary practice demands more than clinical excellence. In Part 2 of her three-part series, Marianne van Wyk, CEO of Vetmaster Online, focuses on three foundational areas - outstanding patient care, exceptional customer service and effective stock control - that drive client loyalty, staff retention and long-term profitability.
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Informed consent is not a form - it is a conversation. Dr Cornelia Els, consultant to the Veterinary Defence Association, unpacks what 'informed' actually means, why generic consent forms fall short, and how documenting the discussion, not just the signature, protects both the client's right to decide and the veterinarian's legal position.
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Canine otitis externa is one of the most common and frustrating conditions in small animal practice, often treated reflexively with antibiotic-antifungal-steroid combinations. Dr Myra Rose Marais examines whether controlling inflammation first - rather than reaching for combination therapy - could improve long-term outcomes and reduce unnecessary antimicrobial exposure in selected cases.
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As cats age, their nutritional needs shift in ways that are not yet fully captured by formal guidelines. Drawing on Royal Canin Veterinary Academy insights, Dr Angeliki Kaldelis explores how declining digestive efficiency, hydration challenges, sarcopenia and cognitive decline shape the dietary requirements of senior and super senior cats - and why individualised nutrition is essential for healthy ageing.
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Feline diabetes affects roughly one in 200 cats, with obesity and age as major risk factors. The 2025 International Cat Care consensus guideline offers a comprehensive framework for diagnosis, treatment and long-term management, emphasising early diagnosis, individualised insulin therapy, newer agents such as SGLT2 inhibitors, and the critical role of caregiver collaboration in achieving remission.
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South Africa's biodiversity is more than a conservation priority. It is the natural capital that underpins our economy, wellbeing and future resilience.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting cats and remains the leading cause of death in geriatric felines. In this webinar, Dr Melanie Wergin reviewed the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of feline CKD, with particular emphasis on the importance of early detection, evidence-based interventions and supportive therapies aimed at preserving kidney function and improving quality of life (QoL).
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Parvovirus is one of the most frequently encountered diseases in small animal practice.
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South African Veterinary Association - 2026 Events