Future Veterinary Services - Jacobsdal Veearts

05/03/2026

18/12/2025

14/11/2025

Slenkdalkoors (Rift Valley Fever) uitbraak

Jacobsdal Veearts het pas bevestiging gekry van Upington Provinsiale Veeartseny Dienste dat daar bevestigde gevalle van Slenkdalkoors (Rift Valley Fever) by skape in die Kakamas area is. Post-mortem monsters is weggestuur en positiewe resultate is bevestig deur LNR/ARC in Pretoria.
Boere en kliente word aangemaan om inentings op datum te kry en op te lees oor Slenkdalkoors.
Uitbrake word geassosieër met grootskaalse aborsies en vrektes onder veral kleinvee, maar grootvee en wild is ook vatbaar.
Dit is ook 'n ernstige zoönose, wat siekte en sterftes in mense kan veroorsaak.
Skerp biosekuriteit op en moet asb geensins karkasse oopsny. Tree asb met ons in verbinding indien u enige verdagte vrektes of aborsies onder u vee waarneem.

Dr. Ben Jacobs en Sr. Inge Jacobs
Jacobsdal Veearts

28/10/2025

Kom kry jou entstof!

'n Uitbreking van miltsiekte, 'n hoogs aansteeklike bakteriese siekte in die Douglas en Ghaapse berg-omgewing in die Noord-Kaap, is bevestig.

13/10/2025

Die nuwe uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer in Karan Beef se Heidelberg-voerkraal kan, veral gedurende die komende feestyd, hoë beesvleispryse vir boere en verbruikers tot gevolg hê.

23/09/2025

Which animals can get rabies?

Remember all mammals can get infected by rabies. The common signs of rabies are: Sudden changes in behaviour, excessive salivation and neurological symptoms, which may include the following signs: paralysis, inability to swallow, continuous vocalisation, convulsions, aggressiveness, or non-responsive behaviour.

Report any suspected rabid animals immediately to your state or private veterinarian, animal health technician or the police.

Have your dogs and cats been vaccinated against rabies in the last year? Protect them and you!

This campaign is proudly sponsored by VTech Veterinary Pharmacies



Global Alliance for Rabies Control

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18/09/2025

Whether it’s a new park or a trip to the vet, every experience is an adventure with you! ✨

Help your pet stay calm and confident for every step with VetsBrands CalmFocus. Give them the gift of tranquility so you can share more beautiful moments.

01/09/2025

Goeie dag
Neem asb kennis dat ons Vrydag, 5 September om 11h00 sal toemaak. Ons is Maandag, 8 September weer oop soos normaal.
Groete
Jacobsdal Veearts

Good day
Please note that we will close at 11h00 on Friday, 5 September. We will be open as normal again on Monday, 8 September.
Regards
Jacobsdal Veearts

29/08/2025

🐾 Vaccinating Your Dog in South Africa: What You Need to Know 🐾

Why Vaccinate?
✅ Rabies outbreaks still reported in SA
✅ Parvovirus is deadly & common in townships and shelters
✅ Protects your dog, your family & your community.

Core Vaccines (Essential for ALL dogs):

💉 Rabies (Legally required, especially vital in rural areas)

💉 DHP Combo: Canine Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus

Puppy Vaccination Protocol:
📅 Start at 6–8 weeks
📅 Booster every 3–4 weeks (x3)
📅 Booster at 1 year, then every 1–3 years

Adult Dogs:
🐶 Never vaccinated? → 2 doses, 3–4 weeks apart
🐶 Keep up with annual boosters (or as vet recommends.

👉 Chat to your vet about a tailored schedule for your dog.

17/08/2025

Met die reën wat in September moontlik kan kom, wees voorbereid met jul inentings program en simptome van siektes wat kan voorkom.

11/07/2025

Beste Jacobsdal Veearts kliënt

Neem asb kennis dat ons winkel van 2 - 13 Augustus 2025 gesluit sal wees en ons ook nie beskikbaar sal wees vir afsprake gedurende die tyd nie. Beplan asb vooruit sover moontlik.

Dear Jacobsdal Veearts client

Please note that our shop will be closed from 2 - 13 August 2025. We will also not be available for appointments during this time. Please plan ahead as far as possible.