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🐾 Tiny Paws, Big Milestones! 💉💛 These a

🐾 Tiny Paws, Big Milestones! 💉💛

These adorable Golden Retriever puppies visited us for their very first vaccinations 🐶✨

Vaccinations are one of the most important steps in giving your puppy the healthiest start in life. They help protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases while building a strong foundation for a long, happy future.

Remember, puppies are especially vulnerable while their immune systems are still developing. Staying on schedule with their vaccine programme is essential to keep them protected as they grow, explore, and make new furry friends. 🐾

‼️Puppies need their routine vaccinations on :
6 weeks.
10 weeks.
14 weeks.
By completing all 3 vaccines your puppy's immue system has a better fighting chance against deseases like parvo.

📅 Is your puppy due for their first vaccines, booster shots, or a wellness check?

📞 Contact us today to book an appointment and let us help your newest family member get the best start possible. Because every healthy dog begins with preventative care. ❤️🐕

Malmesbury : 0224871157
Riebeek : 0820891234
Whatsapp: 0600199467

POISONOUS GARDEN MUSHROOMS🍄 Many South African

POISONOUS GARDEN MUSHROOMS🍄

Many South African garden mushrooms are highly poisonous to dogs and can be fatal. Because it is almost impossible to reliably tell safe and toxic wild mushrooms apart, you should treat all backyard mushrooms as an emergency and prevent your dog from eating them. These mushrooms mentioned, commonly occure in the Western Cape region.

Common Symptoms to Watch For :

If your dog ingests a toxic mushroom, symptoms can appear anywhere from 15 minutes to 6 hours later, and sometimes even days later depending on the toxin:

🍄Mild/Gastrointestinal: Excessive drooling, vomiting, and explosive diarrhea.
🍄Neurological: Weakness, disorientation, tremors, and hallucinations.
🍄Severe: Liver and kidney failure, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes/gums), and collapse.

What to Do in an Emergency

If you catch your dog eating a wild mushroom, take action immediately:

🍄Remove the mushrooms: Pull up and safely dispose of any remaining mushrooms in your yard to prevent further ingestion.

🍄Collect a sample: If possible, take photos or save a piece of the chewed mushroom in a paper bag. Identifying the exact species helps the vet administer the correct treatment.

🍄Go to a vet: Do not wait for symptoms to show up. Go straight to your nearest emergency veterinary clinic.
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Malmesbury : 022 487 1157
Riebeek : 082 089 1234
Whatsapp : 060 019 9467

🔴 SENIOR MONTH AT GROENKLOOF ‼️ If your pe

🔴 SENIOR MONTH AT GROENKLOOF ‼️

If your pet is 7+ years old? They get a pensioner's discount. This will include:

🔺️1. FREE wellness check worth R838 ‼️‼️‼️
Includes glucose and urine SG test.

🔺️2. FREE or DISCOUNTED Hill’s Pet Nutrition ‼️

🔺️3. 20% DISCOUNT on GlucoCare‼️

🔺️4. And much more.........

Did you know that early detection can add YEARS to your senior pet's life?

(As well as savings to your pocket).

This leaves you with one question: Should your senior pet see the vet regularly? And the answer is YES. Absolutely. Good healthcare helps keep your pet happy and healthy and ensures they can stay with you for longer.

📌For more information, follow the link:
https://www.hillstransforminglives.co.za/seniorpets/common-conditions-affecting-older-pets

Call our friendly Groenkloof team to make an appointment or for more information:

☎️ Malmesbury: 022 487 1157
☎️ Riebeek: 082 089 1234
☎️ WhatsApp: 081 855 0301

HELP ASSEBLIEF ‼️ ‼️ ‼️ Ons is baie h

HELP ASSEBLIEF ‼️ ‼️ ‼️
Ons is baie hartseer.
Daar was oor die naweek `n inbraak by die
Voedingskema-kombuis van Meiring skool en daar is talle items gesteel.

Onder andere is die volgende items gesteel:
Visolie (4kanne)
7 pakke blikkiesvis
9 sakke rys
4 pakke blikkies lewertjies
5 emmers
7 bakke
ketel
10kg suiker
13 pakke Instant pap
10pk Sout

Daarbenewens, is daar ook waterpype van die
skool gesteel.

Dit is `n groot verlies vir die skool. Vir die leerders
is dit `n groter verlies, want talle kinders is na die
storms van die naweek baie honger skool toe.
Ongelukkig is daar nie kos vir die leerders nie.

Enige nie bederfbare donasies kan by Groenkloof afgelewer word.

✨FLASH PROMO✨ Mid - month April 20% discount

✨FLASH PROMO✨

Mid - month April

20% discount on spays and castrations !

Only valid until 30 April

Book now ‼️

Malmesbury 0224871157
Riebeek 0820891234
Whatsapp 0600199467

SAVE SAVE SAVE ‼️‼️ 1st vaccination bundl

SAVE SAVE SAVE ‼️‼️

1st vaccination bundle discount on litters.

Puppy/kitten #1 full price
Get 30% discount for the rest of the litter!

FREE 15 point wellness checks done on every puppy/kitten.

Contact us now !

☎️ Malmesbury 0224871157
☎️ Riebeek 0820891234
☎️ Whatsapp 0600199467

✨Healthy Pet Club✨ Enjoy these luxurious bene

✨Healthy Pet Club✨

Enjoy these luxurious benefits today !

📌FREE: Tick and flea treatments are either Bravecto x4, Nexgard x12. You will be able to collect it when your pet is due.

📌FREE: Deworming can be done every 3 months. You can collect it when your pet is due.

📌FREE: Consultations, include all consultations. Excluded are drugs and the surcharge on after hour consultations.

10% discount on professional fees ( Dental scaling and sterilisation).

📌FREE: Annual vaccination is 1x5 in 1 and Rabies vaccination per year.

The prescription of R300 x12 months is for one pet for one year.

You may pay your whole subscription upfront.

Join the luxurious HPC club today !

☎️
Malmesbury 0224871157
Riebeek 0820891234
WhatsApp 0600199467

#lovemyveterinarian

#lovemyveterinarian

The BEFORE and AFTER. Dr NJ did a wonderful job r

The BEFORE and AFTER.
Dr NJ did a wonderful job removing the warts.

Canine papillomas, also known as dog warts, are typically benign, cauliflower-like growths caused by the contagious canine papillomavirus (CPV-1), commonly appearing on the lips, mouth, or eyelids of young dogs or immunocompromised pets.

They generally resolve spontaneously within 1-3 months. However, if they fail to resolve within this timeframe, veterinary assistance is recommended.

Although not transmissible to humans or other pets, they can easily spread among dogs.

#doglovers

Protect pets during extreme heat by keeping them i

Protect pets during extreme heat by keeping them indoors with air conditioning or fans, ensuring constant access to water, and avoiding walking them on hot asphalt.
Never leave pets in parked cars, as temperatures rise rapidly to deadly levels.
Limit exercise to early morning or late evening, and watch for signs of heatstroke.

Key Safety Measures
📌Hydration: Provide multiple, easily accessible water bowls, potentially adding ice cubes.
📌Environment: Keep pets indoors during peak heat (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). If they must be outside, ensure constant, ample shade.
📌Walking: Use the "7-second rule": if you cannot hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it is too hot for paws. Walk in early morning or late evening.
📌Cooling Aids: Use damp towels, cooling mats, or shallow wading pools for dogs.
📌Grooming: While brushing removes excess hair, it can also allow cool air to reach the skin.

Signs of Heatstroke in Pets‼️
📍Heavy, excessive panting and drooling.
📍Glazed or bloodshot eyes.
📍Rapid, erratic heartbeat.
📍Lethargy, weakness, or stumbling.
📍Vomiting or diarrhea.
📍Dark red or purple gums.

What to Do if a Pet Overheats
☀️Immediately move the pet to a cool, shaded area or air-conditioned space.
☀️Apply cool (not cold) water to their body, belly, and paws, or use damp towels.
☀️Offer water, but do not force them to drink. ☀️‼️Contact a veterinarian immediately, as heatstroke can lead to organ failure.

High-Risk Pets‼️‼️
Brachycephalic breeds: Flat-faced dogs (Pugs, Bulldogs) and cats (Persians) struggle to pant effectively.
Other vulnerable groups: Elderly, overweight, or pets with heart/lung diseases.

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Groenkloof Malmesbury 022 487 1157
Groenkloof Riebeek 082 089 1234
WhatsApp 060 019 9467

#lovepets❤️

Did you know? We offer a daily special at Groenklo

Did you know?
We offer a daily special at Groenkloof.
With litters coming in for first vaccinations, you only pay full price for the 1st puppy/kitten.
Rest receive 30% DISCOUNT.

Included is a FREE 15 point wellness check for every puppy or kitten.

Make your appointment today.
☎️
Groenkloof Malmesbury 022 487 1157
Groenkloof Riebeek 082 089 1234
WhatsApp 060 019 9467

#puppies #kittens

Purrr-cision and care 🐱 Cheech was showered wi

Purrr-cision and care 🐱

Cheech was showered with love and care when visiting Dr Van Wyk for a second vaccination, a testament to the power of compassion in healthcare.

Just like canines, felines also need their 3 kitten vaccines with a follow up rabies booster, a crucial step towards a vibrant and thriving kitten.

Make your appointment today and indulge in the luxurious experience in our designated cats consultation room, where every detail is designed to inspire relaxation and trust.

☎️
Malmesbury 0224871157
Riebeek 0820891234
Whatsapp 0600199467

#lovecats

Acute moist dermatitis, commonly known as hot spot

Acute moist dermatitis, commonly known as hot spots or pyotraumatic dermatitis, is a rapid-onset, painful skin infection in dogs characterized by red, inflamed, oozing, and often hairless lesions.

Triggered by allergies, bug bites, or moisture, the dog’s intense licking and scratching cause rapid, severe infection.

Treatment involves immediate veterinary care: clipping the hair, cleaning with antiseptic, and using topical/oral steroids or antibiotics to break the itch cycle.

As this is a painful and very uncomfortable condition for your pet, please seek immediate veterinary care.

If you have any concerns, contact the friendly Groenkloof team.

#doghotspot

"Happy Valentines day!" From your Groenkloof team

"Happy Valentines day!" From your Groenkloof team ♥️♥️♥️♥️

#loveveterinary

Does your pet's teeth look like this⁉️ Do they

Does your pet's teeth look like this⁉️ Do they have bad breath⁉️
Then, they are in need of urgent medical attention.

We're delighted to announce a special offer for February and March: 10% off all dental services‼️

Unsure if your pet requires dental attention? Our veterinarians provide FREE dental checks, which include an examination of your pet's teeth and a detailed estimate of necessary procedures.

They may also recommend optional services such as bloodwork, particularly beneficial for senior pets.

☎️ Schedule your appointment today:
Malmesbury 022 487 1157
Riebeek 082 089 1234
WhatsApp 060 019 9467

#petdental #petdentalcare

WHY SHOULD YOUR PET'S VACCINATIONS BE UP TO DATE ⁉️

🩺Protection Against fatal Diseases:
Vaccines safeguard dogs from highly contagious, life-threatening diseases. Core vaccines (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis) are crucial for all dogs.

🩺Preventing Zoonotic Disease transmission: Certain diseases, particularly rabies, can be transmitted from dogs to humans. Vaccination protects your family and the community.

🩺Cost-Effective Healthcare:
Preventive vaccination is significantly cheaper than treating a full-blown illness.

🩺Environment exposure:
Not vaccinating a dog leads to significant environmental exposure risks, as many deadly canine diseases are highly contagious and can persist in soil, water, and on surfaces for months or even years. Unvaccinated dogs are vulnerable to contracting these diseases from contaminated environments, even if they rarely leave the house, as pathogens can be brought inside on shoes or clothing.

🩺Long-Term Health and Immunity:
Vaccines boost immunity against pathogens, reducing long-term health problems and pain.

🩺Legal Compliance:
In many areas, certain vaccinations (such as rabies) are legally required.

🩺Bording and Travel :
Vaccinating your dog is critical for boarding and travel because it protects your pet from highly contagious diseases, ensures compliance with legal requirements, and prevents the spread of illness in crowded environments. Boarding kennels, daycares, and international travel authorities enforce these regulations to maintain a safe, disease-free environment for all animals.

Make an appointment today and get those vaccinations up to date. 👌

#petvaccinations

Groenkloof continues to deliver exceptional value

Groenkloof continues to deliver exceptional value to our clients!!

WEEKLY SPECIALS (Every week‼️)

Amazing daily specials are available at our Malmesbury and Riebeek branches.
Don't miss the opportunity to save significantly‼️.

Special deals must be purchased on the day the promotion is offered.

☎️ Contact your nearest branch to place your order.
Malmesbury: 0224871157,
Riebeek: 0820891234,
Whatsapp: 0600199467

#veterinarylife

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