We recommend that you bring your pets in for a general checkover every 12 months.

A hands on examination is so valuable for the simple reason that our pets don’t speak our language and they are so stoic - they never complain. This is probably the best way to keep your pet in tip top health.

We recommend that you bring your pets in for a general checkover every 12 months.

A hands on examination is so valuable for the simple reason that our pets don’t speak our language and they are so stoic - they never complain. This is probably the best way to keep your pet in tip top health.

These are usually annual although needs will vary from pet to pet. Our vets have the most up to date vaccination protocols but realise its not always a one size fits all situation and we are happy to discuss vaccinations on a case by case basis.

Rabies is a legal requirement in this country and we are constantly dealing with contagious disease outbreaks like parvo and canine and feline infectious respiratory diseases so vaccination remains the single most preventative action you can take to keep your pets healthy all year through.

These are usually annual although needs will vary from pet to pet. Our vets have the most up to date vaccination protocols but realise its not always a one size fits all situation and we are happy to discuss vaccinations on a case by case basis.

Rabies is a legal requirement in this country and we are constantly dealing with contagious disease outbreaks like parvo and canine and feline infectious respiratory diseases so vaccination remains the single most preventative action you can take to keep your pets healthy all year through.

Of course, as soon as you notice your pet is unwell, it is best to book in with your vet for a full check over. Sometimes we can resolve the problem within a consultation but for more serious conditions, follow on exams and testing may be needed.

Of course, as soon as you notice your pet is unwell, it is best to book in with your vet for a full check over. Sometimes we can resolve the problem within a consultation but for more serious conditions, follow on exams and testing may be needed.

There are various products and diets that can assist but most pets will end up needing dental intervention at some stage in their lives.

If you can manage to brush your pet’s teeth twice a day that is super but if you are not one of those few then you need to keep up with dental health as best possible.

Small breed dogs, especially dachshund and Yorkshire terriers, are prone to dental disease and often require tooth extractions from a young age.

We subsidise our dental cleaning procedures as far as possible to encourage our clients to book pets in on a regular basis and avoid long costly anaesthetics for multiple extractions for as long as possible.

Where extractions are needed, our vets perform surgical extractions whereby they section and remove the teeth according to root structure and suture the gums closed afterwards. We are very experienced at this as well as full mouth extractions for cats as we perform these procedures on an almost daily basis.

There are various products and diets that can assist but most pets will end up needing dental intervention at some stage in their lives.

If you can manage to brush your pet’s teeth twice a day that is super but if you are not one of those few then you need to keep up with dental health as best possible.

Small breed dogs, especially dachshund and Yorkshire terriers, are prone to dental disease and often require tooth extractions from a young age.

We subsidise our dental cleaning procedures as far as possible to encourage our clients to book pets in on a regular basis and avoid long costly anaesthetics for multiple extractions for as long as possible.

Where extractions are needed, our vets perform surgical extractions whereby they section and remove the teeth according to root structure and suture the gums closed afterwards. We are very experienced at this as well as full mouth extractions for cats as we perform these procedures on an almost daily basis.

Spaying or Neutering is probably the most underestimated and important step to ensure your pets health.

We offer free pre-spay/castration checks so we can discuss pros and cons on a case by case basis however on the whole, it is advisable to spay female dogs at skeletal maturity and cats at 6months old.

We offer dissolvable sutures as well as gastropexies in addition to our usual service and only needs to be requested.

Spaying or Neutering is probably the most underestimated and important step to ensure your pets health.

We offer free pre-spay/castration checks so we can discuss pros and cons on a case by case basis however on the whole, it is advisable to spay female dogs at skeletal maturity and cats at 6months old.

We offer dissolvable sutures as well as gastropexies in addition to our usual service and only needs to be requested.

Lump removals and other soft tissue surgeries - these are performed under a full anaesthesia and hospitalisation may be required.

Lump removals and other soft tissue surgeries - these are performed under a full anaesthesia and hospitalisation may be required.

We perform various types of orthopaedic surgeries in house including Stifle surgery for torn cruciate ligaments and luxating patella repairs.

CSSV (Cape Specialists Surgical Veterinarian), Dr Christiaan Trichardt, performs an array of more complicated surgeries at our George clinic every month from spinal surgeries to more complicated patella luxation and cruciate disease repair surgical options. He also does arthroscopy to diagnose Elbow Dysplasia and to be able to burr down or remove cartilage fragments in cases of shoulder or elbow disease.

We perform various types of orthopaedic surgeries in house including Stifle surgery for torn cruciate ligaments and luxating patella repairs.

CSSV (Cape Specialists Surgical Veterinarian), Dr Christiaan Trichardt, performs an array of more complicated surgeries at our George clinic every month from spinal surgeries to more complicated patella luxation and cruciate disease repair surgical options. He also does arthroscopy to diagnose Elbow Dysplasia and to be able to burr down or remove cartilage fragments in cases of shoulder or elbow disease.

Our Mindray ultrasound machine is in constant use - from foreign bodies, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, pancreatitis - we use this amazing sound wave technology to diagnose a myriad of conditions each day and this allows us to treat your pet quicker and better - happy pets, happy vets!

Our Mindray ultrasound machine is in constant use - from foreign bodies, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, pancreatitis - we use this amazing sound wave technology to diagnose a myriad of conditions each day and this allows us to treat your pet quicker and better - happy pets, happy vets!

We have the latest digital radiography software which allows us to get instant images of your pet and make quick diagnoses. This technology also allows us to send images to the specialists so that in every case, we can offer the best options to you and your pet.

We have the latest digital radiography software which allows us to get instant images of your pet and make quick diagnoses. This technology also allows us to send images to the specialists so that in every case, we can offer the best options to you and your pet.

All intesive care patients are looked after at Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre in George.

We have direct links with specialist vets like Dr Christiaan Triegaardt of CSSV and the veterinary opthalmologist Dr Izak Venter, as well as medical specialists who we can confer with to optimise patient outcomes and get your pet back to you in top top health as soon as possible.

We regularly refer to specialist centres in Cape Town like Panorama Veterniary Clinic and Specialist Centre, and Vetscape in Paarl.

All intesive care patients are looked after at Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre in George.

We have direct links with specialist vets like Dr Christiaan Triegaardt of CSSV and the veterinary opthalmologist Dr Izak Venter, as well as medical specialists who we can confer with to optimise patient outcomes and get your pet back to you in top top health as soon as possible.

We regularly refer to specialist centres in Cape Town like Panorama Veterniary Clinic and Specialist Centre, and Vetscape in Paarl.

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