Fourways Vet Hospital

15/06/2026

🐾 You're Invited to Our FREE Pet Parent Evening! 🐾

When Hearts Need Help: Recognizing, Diagnosing and Managing Heart Disease in Pets

Join us for an informative and engaging evening dedicated to helping pet owners better understand heart disease in dogs and cats.

Presented by Dr Debra Hyman (Advanced Cardiac Practitioner), this educational talk will cover:

❤️ Common heart conditions in pets
❤️ The difference between heart disease and heart failure
❤️ What heart murmurs and arrhythmias mean
❤️ Signs and symptoms to watch for
❤️ The tests used to diagnose and monitor heart disease
❤️ How you can help monitor your pet's heart health at home

Whether your pet has a diagnosed heart condition or you'd simply like to learn more about keeping their heart healthy, this evening is for you. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights from our team.

📅 15 July 2026
🕖 19:00
📍 Fourways Veterinary Hospital

📧 To reserve your spot, please email [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent to confirm your spot.

⚠️ Limited spots are available, so booking is essential.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of learning, discussion, and better heart health for our beloved pets. ❤️🐶🐱

14/06/2026

🐾❤️ PAWS FOR A CAUSE – OWNER AND DOG BLOOD DRIVE ❤️🐾

Imagine saving two lives in one day.

Join Fourways Veterinary Hospital and SANBS for a special blood donation drive where both dogs and their owners can help save lives.

📅 Saturday, 11 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 – 15:00
📍 Fourways Veterinary Hospital

Whether you're bringing your dog to donate, donating blood yourself, or both, every donation makes a difference. 😊

As a thank you for helping save lives, you'll also enjoy:

📸 A special photo booth experience with your dog
🍪 A complimentary FVH biscuit
🎁 A Paw Ways voucher to treat your four-legged friend

🐶 Dogs that donate will receive:

• A goodie bag with a box of Simparica Trio (valued at R700), treats, and an "I Saved a Life" bandana
• R350 credit on the owner's account
• A free veterinary health check before every donation
• Free vaccinations if they donate two or more times in a year

🐾 Dog donor requirements:

• Between 1 and 7 years old
• Weigh more than 25kg
• No previous blood transfusions
• No critical disease or chronic medication
• Neutered and no previous pregnancies
• Vaccinations up to date

Please note:
• You do not need a dog to donate blood
• If your dog is donating, you do not have to donate yourself
• First-time donors will be blood typed and assessed on the day

📢 SANBS requires a minimum of 20 human donors for the event to take place, so please invite your friends and family to join us – even if they don't have a dog.

Book your donation slot:
https://sage-pasca-099748.netlify.app

Or scan the QR code on our event poster to book your time slot. 😊

Together, we can give both people and pets a second chance. ❤️🐾

12/06/2026

Be honest… how many blocks can you tick? 👀🐾

If your camera roll is basically a shrine to your pet, you cancel plans to get home to them, and they somehow have a better wardrobe than you… congratulations. You may officially be that pet parent. 😂

We want to know:
How many of these apply to YOU? ⬇️

Bonus points if your pet has their own social media account AND gets birthday presents. 🎂

Tag a fellow pet parent who would probably tick every single box 🐶🐱

12/06/2026

💙 200 blankets. Countless lives touched.

💙 200 blankets. Countless lives touched.

A huge thank you to our incredible Fourways Vet Hospital and Paw Ways community for supporting our annual Winter Blanket Drive.

Over the past month, our clients purchased and donated an amazing 200 blankets, helping provide warmth and comfort to animals in need during the cold winter months.

We're so grateful to have received this heartfelt thank you from Woodrock Animal Rescue, one of the organisations benefiting from the campaign. The blankets donated through this initiative are also being shared with Rainbow Nation Rescue, Kitty and Puppy Haven, and Sandton SPCA.

This achievement is a true reflection of the kindness, compassion, and generosity of our community. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one blanket at a time. 🐾❄️

10/06/2026

One of the biggest myths in veterinary medicine?
“If my pet isn’t limping, they’re fine.” 👀

In reality, many pets with joint pain due to Arthritis show signs long before limping ever starts.

Sometimes it looks like:
• Sleeping more
• Avoiding stairs
• Hesitating before jumping
• Slowing down on walks
• Taking longer to stand up after resting

Because these changes happen gradually, they are often brushed off as “normal ageing.”

But subtle changes in mobility can be your pet’s first way of telling you they are uncomfortable 🦴🐾

This reel may change the way you look at your pet’s daily behaviour forever.

Have you noticed any of these subtle signs in your pet lately? ⬇️

08/06/2026

🩺 FOURWAYS VET JOURNAL CLUB 🩺

Join us for an evening of evidence-based discussion, learning, and networking for veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

📖 Topic:
Periodontal Disease

Presented by Dr Frikkie Strydom.

📅 Date: 14 July 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Venue: FVH Conference Room

To reserve your spot:
📧 [email protected]

Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

CPD accreditation pending.

Proudly sponsored by Zoetis.

We look forward to seeing you there.

05/06/2026

🐾 Meet the Team: Dr Farai Munjere 🩺

Meet Dr Farai Munjere, Head of the After-Hours Department at Fourways Vet Hospital.

With more than 23 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Dr Farai leads the team responsible for providing prompt and coordinated care during some of our patients' most critical moments.

Dr Farai has a special interest in initial emergency clinical work, consultations, patient work-ups, stabilisation, and early patient management before handing cases over to our Generalist and Specialist teams for further case management. He particularly enjoys the initial client liaison, setting a clear plan in motion, and ensuring patients receive prompt and coordinated care from the outset.

What Dr Farai enjoys most about his role is the unpredictability of after-hours work, where a wide variety of cases need to be managed and coordinated within resource constraints. He thrives in a fast-paced environment, where quick decision-making is essential to manage the many cases that can arrive within a short period of time. He particularly enjoys handling both medical and surgical emergencies and coordinating the work-up, stabilisation, and treatment of these cases.

As Head of Department, he values the opportunity to improve operational efficiency, promote teamwork within his department, coordinate with other teams across the practice, and contribute towards developing systems that support both patient care and staff performance. He is also passionate about encouraging the ongoing personal and professional development of his team members.

Outside of work, Dr Farai shares his home with two 12-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback sisters and two cats. 🐶🐶🐱🐱

He enjoys documentaries and podcasts on a wide range of topics, particularly those related to people, workplace behaviour, workplace psychology, and workflow management. He also enjoys reading about leadership and organisational dynamics. In his spare time, he follows sports closely, especially football! ⚽

His favourite part about working at Fourways Vet Hospital?

Balancing excellent patient care, customer care, and staff wellbeing. I strongly believe that staff wellbeing is essential for achieving high standards of patient and client care. I also value the practice's willingness to continuously evaluate systems and identify areas for improvement so that we can operate more efficiently, support our teams effectively, and continue striving towards overall excellence as a practice."

Please join us in showing Dr Farai some appreciation in the comments! 👇💙

03/06/2026

📚 Save the dates! 🩺🐾

We’re excited to announce our upcoming July education events at Fourways Vet Hospital, created for both veterinary professionals and pet parents.

🦷 Journal Club
For veterinarians & vet nurses
Topic: Periodontal Disease
Presented by: Dr Frikkie Strydom
📅 14 July 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

❤️ Pet Parent Talk
Topic: Heart Disease in Pets
Presented by: Dr Debra Hyman
📅 15 July 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical knowledge or learn more about keeping your pets healthy and happy, we’d love for you to join us.

Keep an eye on our page for RSVP details and additional event information. 👀

02/06/2026

🏆 Kennel Assistant of the Season: Antonius Nare 🏆

For the past 18 years, Antonius has been a dedicated member of the Fourways Vet Hospital family, serving as one of our Kennel Assistants with commitment, compassion, and a genuine love for our patients.

Outside of work, Antonius enjoys watching soccer, listening to music 🎶, and keeping up with the latest news. He is also a proud father to a wonderful little boy and is excited about the future with his partner.

One of Antonius' favourite cases to care for is patients with pneumonia, as he enjoys the focus and attention these cases require to help them on their road to recovery.

Thank you, Antonius, for your hard work, dedication, and the exceptional care you provide to our patients every day.

Congratulations on being named our Kennel Assistant of the Season! 👏🐾💙

01/06/2026

Why do pets always sleep in the strangest positions? 🐾

One minute, they look absolutely adorable.
The next minute, you’re checking if they’re comfortable… or even alive! 😂

From curled-up donut sleepers to dramatic belly-up sprawlers, every pet has their own unique sleeping style.

Swipe through to see what your pet’s sleeping position could be saying about them 👀

Then show us yours! 👇

Drop a photo of your pet’s funniest sleeping position in the comments 📸🐾