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Ikhala Vet Clinic is a multi-species clinic that provides advanced and innovative veterinary care. Veterinarian

03/09/2026

Out in the field with Dr Meg and an icon 🦅🇿🇦

A PhD project by Wesley Gush is tracking young adult Secretarybirds across multiple reserves, following their success rates, survival and movements.

For the study, Secretarybirds are weighed and measured, a small blood sample is taken to determine gender, and a lightweight GPS tracker is fitted to follow their journey. Dr Meg assisted the team with handling and sampling during recent fieldwork.

Why Secretarybirds? A majestic bird, standing up to 1.3m tall, they hunt snakes on foot by stomping them, and are featured on South Africa’s coat of arms. They’re now endangered as numbers are dropping fast due to habitat loss.

It’s great to see collaborative research and such important work happening across reserves in our area. 🙌

02/09/2026

Why the blindfold and earplugs? 🦒

It might look simple, but proper blindfold and earplug application is one of the most important steps in a safe giraffe capture.

A blindfold removes visual stimulation and when a giraffe can’t see people and movement around it, it is dramatically calmer. Earplugs muffle voices, radios and engines, reducing panic and the risk of struggling and injury.

A correctly placed blindfold is snug but not tight, fully covering both eyes without pressure and allowing normal breathing. Earplugs should be deep enough to dampen sound but easy to remove quickly.

Done right, the giraffe stays calm, heart rate stays lower, and the whole team stays safer. Small step, massive difference. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

01/09/2026

Why is my dog’s face swollen? 🤔

This sweetie came in with a sore, swollen face and a very painful mouth. Under anesthesia we found the culprit, a slab fracture of the upper carnassial tooth, exposing the pulp and nerve.

Ouch is an understatement. 😣

We extracted the tooth, along with a few others of concern, and the swelling and pain resolved quickly. Now she’s back to eating, playing, and being pain free!

A quick reminder that dental pain can progress really fast. If you notice swelling, drooling or not wanting to eat, get it checked sooner rather than later. 🩵😁

31/08/2026

Planning to take your pet overseas? ✈️🐾

A rabies titre test is an important part of the pet travel process for many international destinations.

After the required rabies vaccination, a blood sample is tested to confirm that your pet has developed adequate rabies antibodies.
Requirements vary between countries, so start the process well in advance.

Planning a trip with your pet? Contact us to help you get started, and you can be ready for adventure like Maverick!🐱✈️

28/08/2026

Blesbok capture 🦌

One of the interesting and less talked about parts of wildlife immobilisation is the recovery.

For blesbok being transported in a trailer, a slow drug reversal is key. A time coordinated, slow wake up allows them to gradually regain awareness rather than suddenly becoming fully alert instantly one-by-one.

Allowing them this time to find their balance and become properly aware of their surroundings, reduces the risk of injury, to self and others, from struggling or getting up too quickly in the confined space.

Knowing the species and understanding how they respond allows us to adapt our approach and keep the entire process as safe and controlled as possible. ❤️‍🩹

26/08/2026

Say hello to little Lily! 🐾💕

This pocket-sized cutie came in for her puppy check-up and absolutely stole everyone’s hearts.

Fun fact: Lily weighs just 450g at 8 weeks old! That’s less than a loaf of bread! 🥹

Lily’s visit included:
✨ First puppy exam - we do a full nose-to-tail check for things like cleft palate, hernias, heart murmurs and any abnormal lumps, bumps or growth issues while they’re growing so fast.
💉 Vaccinations - to get her protection started
👂 Itchy ears - Lily’s mom noticed she was scratching after her bath. Super common in pups! Water can trap in those little ears. We checked her ears and gave her relief.

Pro tip: If your puppy is scratching after a bath, gently dry those ears and let us know if the itching continues.

Welcome to the family, Lily! Can’t wait to watch you grow 🩷

24/08/2026

Good Deed Monday! 🫏✨

We had a knock at the front door this morning… from a donkey!

This poor chap wandered in with a tin can stuck around his hoof. The team happily assisted by removing it, cleaning his wound, and of course, he got a well-deserved biscuit for being so brave.

Then he was on his way, happy and tin free. 🩶

Your turn to pass it on and do a good deed today, big or small. 💫

21/08/2026

Another community outreach day in Paterson 🐾❤️

The Ikhala Vet team joined forces with Vets Go Wild and the Amakhala Volunteers to provide much-needed veterinary care to pets in the Paterson community.

Our day was focused on hands-on medical attention, including rabies vaccinations, flea/tick treatments, sterilisations, basic veterinary care and much-needed pet food for animals in the community. 🐶🐱

We are incredibly grateful to AzVMA , Montego Pet Nutrition and the Wilderness Foundation Africa Medivet & Partners for their generous donations, which made this outreach possible. 🙏

And a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and helped make another day of meaningful veterinary care possible! 🙌

20/08/2026

It’s not just dogs and cats that need x-rays! Can you guess which animal this?….

🐹 Scarlet our favourite guinea pig, came in after struggling with changes with her breathing and lethargy. X-rays revealed the presence of fluid in one of her sinuses.

❤️‍🩹 Given her small size surgery would have been risky, so less invasive options and appropriate medicinal treatments were prescribed. We are happy to report that Scarlet is back to old self and enjoying life running her mom’s office!

12/08/2026

🐄 Dr Meg was out on another farm call visiting some of her favourite patients for a health check.

🔬What did she find? Bovine Papillomavirus, a contagious disease characterized by warts localized around the eyes, neck, and teats. It is most commonly seen in younger animals and can be spread through direct contact or contaminated surfaces.

💉For a herd-specific solution, we sample the warts, inactivate the virus in-clinic, and make a custom autogenous vaccine.
This way the herd builds immunity to the exact strain affecting them.

Address

3 Strowan Road
Grahamstown
6139

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27877019501

Website

http://www.ikhalavet.com/

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