With winter around the corner, parvo risk increases: Are you ready?
Parvovirus is one of the most frequently encountered diseases in small animal practice.
COMPANION ANIMALS
NEWS
A tail of two dogs: One fight for survival, one gift that saves a life
The Vet’s Hub speaks to Dr Shona Elliott, a University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) graduate specialising in ophthalmology and diagnostic ultrasound, about a recent case at Craighall Veterinary Hospital, Johannesburg, where swift veterinary intervention and innovative canine blood donation saved a critically ill recipient dog’s life.
NEWS
What makes a diet truly purr-fect or tail-wag worthy?
Nutrition is a cornerstone of preventive and therapeutic care in veterinary medicine. Vet’s Hub interviews Drs Angeliki Kaldelis and Debby Bain, Scientific Communications Managers at Royal Canin South Africa. They share insights on trends, dietary strategies, and the latest evidence in small animal nutrition, helping veterinarians better support the health and wellbeing of their patients.
INDUSTRY & PRODUCTS
When prescriptions fail, V-Tech fills the gap
For most veterinarians, prescribed treatment plans often don’t match available medicines. Chronic patients may need non-standard doses, cats refuse certain formulations, and rabbits, reptiles, birds, wildlife, and production animals often lack suitable labelled options. Products can also be discontinued or out of stock. V-Tech deliberately fills this critical gap between clinical need and market supply.