Cape Vet Equine Practice

Cape Vet Equine Practice Cape Veterinary Equine Practice CAPE VET is a 100% equine practice consisting of predominantly sport and hack horses with 30% racing and stud work.

CAPE VET endeavours to provide professional, dependable and knowledgeable service to our clients at all times. We are available weekdays for routine and specialised work and provide a comprehensive 24 hour equine emergency service after hours including weekends and public holidays. At CAPE VET we always put your horse first.

✨Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event!✨Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning a...
06/08/2026

✨Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event!✨
Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning as we celebrate Women’s Month together.
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 39 Soetvlei Avenue, Sweet Valley, Cape Town
🎟️ R350 per person (Limited seats available!)
This year’s discussions will cover:
🐴 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). Understanding, diagnosing and managing gastric ulcers.
💉An Introduction to Equine Acupuncture. Discover how acupuncture can complement your horse’s healthcare.
Whether you’re a horse owner, rider or simply passionate about equine wellbeing, we’d love to have you join us!
📧 To book your seat, email [email protected]
🗓️ RSVP by Monday, 17 August 2026
Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to welcome you! 🩷

✨ Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event! ✨Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning...
04/08/2026

✨ Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event! ✨
Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning as we celebrate Women’s Month together.
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 39 Sutfley Road, Sweet Valley, Cape Town
🎟️ R350 per person (Limited seats available!)
This year’s discussions will cover:
🐴 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). Understanding, diagnosing and managing gastric ulcers.
🪡 An Introduction to Equine Acupuncture. Discover how acupuncture can complement your horse’s healthcare.
Whether you’re a horse owner, rider or simply passionate about equine wellbeing, we’d love to have you join us!
📧 To book your seat, email [email protected]
🗓️ RSVP by Monday, 17 August 2026
Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to welcome you! 🩷

✨ Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event! ✨Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning...
04/08/2026

✨ Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Month Event! ✨
Gather with fellow horse lovers for a relaxed and informative morning as we celebrate Women’s Month together.
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 39 Soetvlei Ave, Sweet Valley, Cape Town
🎟️ R350 per person (Limited seats available!)

This year’s discussions will cover:
🐴 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) understanding, diagnosing and managing gastric ulcers
🪡 An Introduction to Equine Acupuncture. Discover how acupuncture can complement your horse’s healthcare. Whether you’re a horse owner, rider or simply passionate about equine wellbeing, we’d love to have you join us!
📧 To book your seat, email Jackie on [email protected]
🗓️ RSVP by Monday, 17 August 2026
Don’t miss out! We can’t wait to welcome you! 🩷
equineacupuncture

Hi! As most of you know, I’m Cartina.I’m only 40 cm tall, but I have a very important job.I travel around Cape Town rais...
08/07/2026

Hi! As most of you know, I’m Cartina.
I’m only 40 cm tall, but I have a very important job.
I travel around Cape Town raising money for the city’s incredible working cart horses. Every rand I raise helps the horses receive veterinary care when they need it. For this Mandela day, please would you consider donating R67, R134, R201, R268, do you see the pattern? 😂 Or any amount that you are able to.

Important Reminder for After Hours and or ANY emergencies
29/05/2026

Important Reminder for After Hours and or ANY emergencies

We would like to wish you and your families a lovely Easter weekend.
02/04/2026

We would like to wish you and your families a lovely Easter weekend.

🚨 Heat Stroke in Horses: Know the Signs 🚨Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and needs immediate veterinary care...
16/02/2026

🚨 Heat Stroke in Horses: Know the Signs 🚨
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and needs immediate veterinary care. Here’s what to watch for:
🌡️ Body temperature: Re**al temperature of 40.5–41.7°C or higher
💧 Sweating: The horse may stop sweating, leaving the skin hot and dry
😴 Behaviour: Extreme lethargy, weakness, confusion, anxiety or agitation
💨 Breathing & heart: Rapid, shallow breathing and a high heart rate that doesn’t slow after exercise
⚠️ Movement: Muscle tremors, staggering, stumbling or collapse
🩸 Gums: Bright red or, in severe cases, bluish
Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke
➡️ Heat exhaustion: The horse is still sweating but appears sluggish with slightly raised heart and breathing rates
➡️ Heat stroke: Sweating stops, body temperature rises rapidly, and organs can begin to fail
🚑 What to do immediately:
• Call your veterinarian
• Move the horse into shade or a cool, breezy area
• Soak the entire body with cold water and scrape off warm water, repeating until temperature drops below 39.5°C
• Use fans to improve airflow
• Offer cool water (do not force)
Risk factors:
☀️ High heat and humidity
🏇 Intense exercise
🚚 Poor ventilation (stables or transport)
⚖️ Obesity or poor fitness
🚰 Limited access to water
Early recognition and fast action can save a life.

✨🐴 Here’s to a Happy New Year from Cape Vet🐴✨ Wishing our amazing clients and their equine friends a year filled with he...
31/12/2025

✨🐴 Here’s to a Happy New Year from Cape Vet🐴✨ Wishing our amazing clients and their equine friends a year filled with health, happiness, and countless adventures together. Thanks for your trust and loyalty. Here’s to a wonderful 2026 💗

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Cnr Firgrove Way And Howard Drive
Cape Town
7708

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