Officials are investigating one confirmed case of rabies and a second suspected case in the Capri community on the Cape Peninsula. Both dogs were from the same household and, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in liaison with the State Vet and other authorities are offering assistance via proactive vaccination of animals in the area […]
Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Two different mange mites cause this skin disease in dogs. One lives just under the surface of the skin (sarcoptic mange), while the other resides in the hair follicles (demodectic mange). Although both mites share similar characteristics, there are also important differences. It is important […]
Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped infection onthe skin. Conditions like eczema and psoriasis can sometimes resembleringworm, but there are key differences in appearance and treatment. “Ringworm” is actually a misnomer since it’s a fungus and not a worm that causes the infection. The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm […]
Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch. Cellulitis is usually a superficial infection of the skin. But if severe or if left untreated, it can spread into the lymph nodes and bloodstream. Cellulitis usually affects the […]
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well. Scientists do not fully understand what causes psoriasis, but they know […]
PUPDATE: All 7 pups made it and have gone back to foster. Great news the whole litter of parvo pups made it and 7th pup went back to foster. On Friday they were booked to be euthanized after 3 vets thought it would be best. We felt we wanted to give the litter a chance […]
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27 April 2020 As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 4793. The total number of tests conducted to date is 178 470, of which 9 827 were done in the last 24 hours. The provincial breakdown is as follows: GAUTENG 1353 WESTERN CAPE 1737 KWAZULU – NATAL 902 […]
A total of 143 570 COVID-19 tests has been conducted as per table below: Testing Data A total of 143 570 COVID-19 tests has been conducted as per table below: Province Total cases for 22 April 2020 New cases on 23 April 2020 Total cases for 23 April 2020 Percentage total Eastern Cape 377 40 417 10,5 Free State […]
