Croft Animal Hospital

Croft Animal Hospital We are a Veterinary Practice striving to provide optimal veterinary healthcare to all.

Klein Pretzel en haar mens-boetie was bitter bang voor Pretzel se enting, maar het albei groot geglimlag toe dit als ver...
15/09/2025

Klein Pretzel en haar mens-boetie was bitter bang voor Pretzel se enting, maar het albei groot geglimlag toe dit als verby is en ook glad nie so erg was nie!! Dit moes Dr Didi se "magic touch" wees.

Croft se nuwe veeartsassistent, Kean Roux, het sy eerste week met vlieënde vaandels geslaag. Kean vervang vir Melinda, w...
05/09/2025

Croft se nuwe veeartsassistent, Kean Roux, het sy eerste week met vlieënde vaandels geslaag. Kean vervang vir Melinda, wat 'n wonderlike geleentheid vir bevordering by 'n ander praktyk gekry het.
Ons mis jou Melinda, en baie welkom Kean!!

🐾 Fundraiser Alert! 🐾We're doing something pawesome for a great cause!This year at the Meiringspoort Half Marathon, we'r...
03/09/2025

🐾 Fundraiser Alert! 🐾
We're doing something pawesome for a great cause!

This year at the Meiringspoort Half Marathon, we're turning our vets into racehorses 🐎 — all in support of Plaashonde en katte, a local charity that helps care for dogs and cats in need on farms in our community. 🐶🐱❤️

Here’s how it works:
🎽 Our amazing vets will be running Meiringspoort...
💸 YOU get to “bet” on your favourite runner (donation = your bet!)
🐾 All proceeds go directly to Plaashonde en Katte!

Let’s have some fun AND make a difference.
Support your favourite vet, place your "bet," and help us raise funds for our furry friends who need it most!

👉 Stay tuned for profiles of our brave runners and how to place your bets!

🐶 KENNEL COUGH: What Every Dog Owner Should Know 🐾Is your dog suddenly coughing, especially after being around other dog...
04/08/2025

🐶 KENNEL COUGH: What Every Dog Owner Should Know 🐾

Is your dog suddenly coughing, especially after being around other dogs? It could be kennel cough—a common and highly contagious respiratory illness in dogs.

💨 How it Spreads:
Kennel cough spreads easily through the air, direct contact (like nose-to-nose sniffing), or shared items like water bowls and toys. It’s especially common in places where dogs gather—boarding facilities, dog parks, groomers, and daycare centers.

📌 Symptoms Include:

A dry, hacking cough (like something’s stuck in their throat)
Sneezing or nasal discharge
Mild lethargy or loss of appetite
💉 Prevention is Key!
There’s a kennel cough vaccine (Bordetella vaccine) that helps protect your pup. While it doesn’t prevent all cases, it can greatly reduce the severity and spread.

🐾 If your dog has symptoms, keep them away from other dogs and contact your vet. It’s usually treatable, but early care helps!

📢 Help keep your pet and your community healthy—stay informed, vaccinate, and keep an eye out for symptoms. 🐕

RABIES ALERT - SANParks has once again issued a warning to the public to avoid contact with seals - dead or alive - alon...
30/07/2025

RABIES ALERT - SANParks has once again issued a warning to the public to avoid contact with seals - dead or alive - along the Western and Northern Cape coastlines.
This amid an outbreak of rabies that has become established and persistent within seal populations along these shores.
SANParks head of communications JP Louw said it is the first time that a disease has become endemic in a marine mammal population. He added that no rabies have thus far been found in other marine mammal species.

"Rabies is a serious concern in Cape fur seals, particularly due to their social nature and frequent close-contact interactions with humans, increasing the risk of transmission," Louw said.
The disease is highly contagious and is primarily spread through bites, scratches or contact with saliva from an infected animal.
"The virus is transmitted when saliva from an infected seal enters the body of another animal or human, typically through broken skin or mucous membranes," he explained.
In the light of this, Louw reminded the public that seals are wild animals that should not be touched. In the event of being bitten, he advised cleaning the wound thoroughly and seeking immediate medical attention at a hospital.
Please report unusual behaviour
SANParks is responsible for keeping an eye out for any unusual seal behaviour, whether overly aggressive or very tame, to immediately report such behaviour and take appropriate action. Simultaneously, the public, especially water users, are advised to be cautious when visiting coastal areas and urged to report any unusual seal behaviour.
Beachgoers and water users may contact the offices of SANParks to report related incidents.
West Coast National Park: Contact 022 772 2144 between 08:00 and 16:00 (Mon – Fri) or standby number 063 876 3566 from 16:00 to 08:00 daily to report incidents.
Table Mountain National Park Marine Unit: Telephone: 021 783 0234 (after hours the SANParks TMNP emergency number is 086 110 6417).
For more information, please visit https://www.nicd.ac.za/rabies-and-seals-in-south-africa-what-you-need-to-know/.

🐾 GUS BEATS PARVO! 🐾Meet Gus, an 8-month-old Rottweiler who recently spent two long weeks in our clinic fighting canine ...
29/07/2025

🐾 GUS BEATS PARVO! 🐾

Meet Gus, an 8-month-old Rottweiler who recently spent two long weeks in our clinic fighting canine parvovirus — a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs. 💔

Thanks to early intervention, dedicated care, and his strong spirit, Gus has made a full recovery and is now back home, happy and healthy! 🐶💪🏽

But not all dogs are as lucky.

⚠️ Parvo is currently circulating in our area, and we are seeing a concerning number of cases. This virus can survive in the environment for months and spreads easily between dogs — especially in parks, kennels, and shared spaces.

🛡️ The best protection? Vaccination. Puppies should start their parvo vaccines as early as 6-8 weeks of age, followed by boosters as recommended by your vet. Adult dogs also need regular boosters to stay protected.

If your dog isn’t up to date on their vaccines, please don’t wait. Gus’s story had a happy ending, but many don’t.

❤️ Stay safe. Vaccinate. And give your pups a hug from Gus!

Danksy haar wonderlike ondersteuningspan was Vlokkie Hugo glad nie bang om haar enting te kry nie. Hulle het tot saam me...
21/07/2025

Danksy haar wonderlike ondersteuningspan was Vlokkie Hugo glad nie bang om haar enting te kry nie. Hulle het tot saam met haar op die skaal geklim!

The winter chill was soon forgotten when these adorable Maine C**n kittens from Maine Love Cattery visited Croft for the...
07/07/2025

The winter chill was soon forgotten when these adorable Maine C**n kittens from Maine Love Cattery visited Croft for their first vaccinations. Maine C**ns are very sociable, playful, intelligent cats known especially for their size. It is not uncommon for a male Maine C**n to weigh 10kg – which is huge in Cat terms. The long hair also makes them look even bigger, but that coat requires daily brushing to keep it tangle free and healthy.

A Picture is worth a thousand words....Welcome to Croft little Lienkie de Wit. 😘
02/07/2025

A Picture is worth a thousand words....
Welcome to Croft little Lienkie de Wit. 😘

CROFT staff dogs are really enjoying their Hills Buddy beds!!! Share pictures of your furry friend and his/her Hills bed...
01/07/2025

CROFT staff dogs are really enjoying their Hills Buddy beds!!! Share pictures of your furry friend and his/her Hills bed and make us all smile a bit today😁😻

DONT miss out! Get your FREE Hills Buddy Bed at Croft while stocks last!! HOW? Just buy any 1 x 10kg or 12kg Bags of Hil...
30/06/2025

DONT miss out! Get your FREE Hills Buddy Bed at Croft while stocks last!! HOW?
Just buy any 1 x 10kg or 12kg Bags of Hills Plus 6 Tins OR
Any 2 x 6kg Bags of Hills plus 6 tins and get a FREE Bed worth R790. Call us ASAP to place your order and spoil your best friend...just in time for the next cold front.

Little Billy Swart stole hearts while waiting to be checked in for a proper dental cleaning. Good dental health can grea...
30/06/2025

Little Billy Swart stole hearts while waiting to be checked in for a proper dental cleaning. Good dental health can greatly improve the quality of life as well as increase the life expectancy of our pets.
Bring your best friend for a FREE dental check-up before the end of August. Please phone to make an appointment.

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47 Long Street
Great Brak River
6525

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Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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Croft Animal hospital in Great Brak River - for all your veterinary needs! - 47 Long Street, Great Brak River, Tel: 044 620 3133. After hours: 0829227010.