Cape Companions Veterinary Clinic

12/09/2025

✨ Keep those golden years shining bright! 🐾 Our Geriatric Screening Special starts Monday, 15 September.

01/09/2025

🌼🐾 Hello Spring! 🐾🌼

Spring has finally sprung, and we’re just as excited as your furry friends to enjoy the sunshine, blooming flowers, and longer days! 🌞🌿 But as the season changes, so do the risks for your pets. Here are a few spring safety tips to keep them happy and healthy:

🌸 Watch Out for Toxic Plants – Many spring flowers like lilies, tulips, azaleas, and daffodils can be harmful to pets if ingested.
🦟 Parasite Protection – Warmer weather means fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are back! Make sure your pet is up to date on preventatives.
🌿 Allergy Season – Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies too! Look out for excessive scratching, licking, or watery eyes.
🚶‍♀️ Outdoor Adventures – Enjoy those walks, but be cautious of snakes, bees, and hidden hazards in tall grass.
🌊 Hydration & Heat – Warmer days can sneak up quickly; always keep fresh water available when you’re out and about.

Let’s make this spring a safe, fun, and tail-wagging season! 🐶🐱💛

29/08/2025

🌟🐾 What an ADVENTURE at the Vet Practice Today! 🐾🌟

Today was one for the books! 😍 We had the cutest little pony trot in for a visit 🐴✨ and we got the rare chance to see a wild spotted genet up close! 🐆💛

From tiny hooves to curious wild eyes, every day at the practice is full of surprises and today reminded us just how incredible our job really is! 🩺💚

Who knows what amazing animal will walk through our doors next? 🐾💫

26/08/2025

🎉 *Exciting Raffle Alert!*

Surprise your loved one with a romantic escape to 5- star Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel. This voucher includes 1 night stay in one of their en-suite all inclusive (B&B, dinner and beverages). Valid until 12. July 2026.

🌿 *Pristine. Peaceful. Perfect !*
Valid R10 500 - but you could win it for just R100 !

TICKET PRICES:
🎟️ 1 ticket for R100
🎟️ 3 tickets for R250

🗓️ RAFFLE CLOSES: 5. September 2025

All proceeds go towards supporting Safe Hands Animal Rescue Franschhoek, who is committed, proactive and dedicated to help all animals in and around the Valley !

How to enter:

Use our Snapscap QR code on the collage or direct bank transfer to:

Safe Hands Animal Rescue Franschhoek
Bank: FNB
Acc. nr: 62836203076
Ref. Raffle + your name

Please forward POP to: Juani 0763274939

*Join hands to safe animals !* 🐾

22/08/2025

We all agree on the importance of preventing unwanted litters, but it may be time to rethink how it’s done. Hysterectomies and vasectomies can be performed safely as early as 8 weeks, providing sterilization without disrupting a dog’s natural hormones.

“Removal of the go**ds with surgical sterilization results in a loss of negative feedback to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. The sustained supraphysiologic luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations in g***dectomized dogs can significantly alter organ function and even induce neoplastic changes. For example, g***d removal has a profound effect on thyroid function and is reported to be the most significant cause for the development of hypothyroidism in dogs. Thirty percent more g***dectomized dogs develop hypothyroidism compared with intact dogs. Within the canine thyroid, LH receptors are co-localized with thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors.

Continuous LH receptor activation in g***dectomized dogs may interfere TSH receptor function by consuming second messengers involved in G-protein receptor cell signaling, preventing the action of TSH when it binds to its receptor in the thyroid, resulting in hypothyroidism. The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures is significantly increased following g***d removal independent of breed, s*x, weight or body condition. Luteinizing hormone receptors are expressed in the cruciate ligament and continuous LH receptor activation may increase laxity in these ligaments, resulting in joint instability. Both male and female g***dectomized dogs are at a significantly increased risk for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. Luteinizing hormone receptors are also abundant in these tissues. Research in four canine hemangiosarcoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation. In addition, research in three canine T-cell lymphoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation, adhesion, and invasion as well as increases LH receptor expression. Research is needed to determine if LH reducing strategies using g***dotropin releasing hormone agonists will increase remission times in g***dectomized dogs with LH receptor-positive tumors. In conclusion, among the non-reproductive functions of go**ds, suppression of LH secretion and resulting LH receptor overexpression appear necessary in maintaining endocrine, musculoskeletal, and anti-neoplastic health.”

22/08/2025

🐾🌍 International Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 🌍🐾

Today is the purr-fect reminder to book that vet visit for your feline friend! 🐱✨
Regular check-ups keep your kitty healthy, happy, and safe — and here’s why it’s so important:

✅ Early Detection – Spot health issues before they become serious 🩺
✅ Vaccinations – Protect your cat from dangerous diseases 💉
✅ Dental Care – Healthy teeth = a happier, purr-ier kitty 😺
✅ Parasite Prevention – Keep fleas, ticks & worms away 🪳
✅ Overall Wellness – Diet, weight & behaviour checks to keep them thriving 🐾

🐱 Did you know? Cats are experts at hiding their pain and discomfort. That’s why it’s always better to be a little extra cautious and have them checked, even if they seem perfectly fine. 💛

🐾❤️ Show your cat some love today — give them the gift of good health! ❤️🐾

24/07/2025

🖤 Meet Little Panther 🖤

This precious soul is searching for his forever home — a place where he can finally feel safe, loved, and understood. Little Panther is as gentle as they come. He has the sweetest nature and a quiet heart full of love just waiting to be shared 🐾

He adores affection and gets along beautifully with other dogs, making him the perfect little companion. Sadly, Panther hasn’t had the easiest start to life, and it shows in his soft, cautious eyes. But even after everything he’s been through, he still chooses love — he just needs someone who will be patient, kind, and give him the time he needs to bloom 🌱💕

If you’ve got a heart big enough for a little dog with a lot of love to give, Little Panther is ready to meet you 🐶💫

📍Let’s help this brave boy find the gentle home he’s been waiting for 🏡🖤

24/07/2025

🌟 Meet Bibo! 🌟
Foster /forever home needed❗️

This sweet little lady is only about 6 months old, and she’s looking for a foster or forever home where she can truly shine ✨ Bibo is as smart as they come — she learns fast, listens well, and has the gentlest heart with just the right amount of playful s***k 🐾💫

She absolutely lives for cuddles but is always ready to play and bounce around when the mood strikes! 🧸💕

Bibo recently underwent surgery for a broken femur head 💔 — we don’t know what happened to her, but what we do know is that she’s a brave little fighter, healing beautifully and still full of love and trust ❤️‍🩹

If you’re looking for a loyal cuddle-bug who will also make you smile with her goofy, cheeky side — Bibo might just be your girl 💕🐶

📍Ready to foster or adopt? Bibo’s waiting with tail wags and kisses 💌

21/07/2025

Meet Simba, one of the lucky souls rescued in Klapmuts 🐾💛

From the streets to a life of love. Simba's story is one of resilience and hope. He arrived at our clinic only for us to discover he was a double cryptorchid and TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumor). His journey wasn’t easy. A long procedure, a tough recovery, and countless check-ups. But with the dedicated care of his amazing owners and regular treatments, Simba pulled through like the little warrior he is 💪✨

Today, Simba is in remission and living his best life (CONE FREE🙈), spoiled with affection, comfort, and plenty of treats 🍖🐶 His happy ending is a reminder of what love, care, and second chances can do. 💕

From rescue to recovery, Simba is a true success story. 🐾🏡🌈
❤️

15/07/2025

We had the sweetest little visitor yesterday Luna the cat! 🐱🌙✨ She strutted into the consult room like it was her kingdom, exploring every corner with her tiny paws and big curious eyes 👀🐾 What a purrfect little adventurer! 💖👑🐾

19/06/2025

31/05/2025

The end of May was all about wagging tails and happy paws at the clinic.. Puppy Week! We welcomed dozens of adorable new pups for their first checkups, vaccines, and plenty of cuddles. A big thanks to all the pet parents who trusted us with their newest family members! 🐶💉🩺