As animals age, their ability to maintain health and vitality becomes limited and growing old gracefully can be a challenge! An older animal in the wild becomes slower, less able… read more →

As our pets age they may suffer from arthritis. It can be a painful condition and is usually noticeable as a stiff gait first thing in the morning (often worse… read more →

***Please remember that Holistic Vets can be contacted for after-hours emergencies on 021 292 4029. Our vets are always available to help. 1. Heat Stroke: • Occurs when animals are… read more →

It’s becoming common place these days for people and businesses to become environmentally responsible and minimize the impact that they make on nature. Sustainability is a vastly important factor in… read more →

There are a multitude of complementary therapies available to help enhance health and well-being. A few of the more common therapies used to promote animal health in veterinary practice include… read more →

Occasionally dogs develop abscesses but cats are prone to getting them and sometimes it can make them feel quite sick and sore. Abscesses are usually the result of puncture wounds,… read more →

As with any dis-ease, a gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) upset is the body’s way of saying that something is wrong. With vomiting and diarrhea, it’s generally nature’s way of cleansing out… read more →

Raw meat: Cats and dogs are carnivores and so feeding them a balanced diet with fresh or pre-frozen raw meat can help to improve their health and vitality (there are… read more →

For our pets, like us humans, health is freedom from dis-ease. This means that they are strong and healthy and do not suffer any ills that require medical intervention. From… read more →

Although fireworks can be beautiful to watch they can be very scary and sometimes even dangerous to our pets. The responsible use of fireworks is important to ensure that people… read more →