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Value Veterinary Clinic Hazelwood offers its customers personalized service to support the Primary Animal Healthcare needs of their beloved pets from our state of the art Veterinary Hospital in Hazelwood, Pretoria Some of the services we provide include:

Primary Animal Healthcare
Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery
Dentistry
Consultations
Nutritional Advice & Related Illnesses
Geriatric Care
Weight-Loss programs and dietary related illnesses
A wide array of pet foods and accessories.

09/11/2026

One household can have very different healthcare needs. 🐾

Perhaps you have a young, energetic dog, a senior cat and another pet who prefers the comfort of home. Although they share a household, their preventative care needs may not be the same.

Age, lifestyle, health history and individual risk factors all matter when planning:
- Routine health check-ups
- Vaccinations
- Tick and flea prevention
- Deworming
- Senior-pet health assessments

Preventative care is not about following the same checklist for every pet. It's about understanding what each one needs.

Have you considered whether every pet in your household is up to date with their individual healthcare plan?

Contact Value Vets to arrange a check-up.

Value Vets - We love them like you do!
📍 15 Oaktree Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria
☎️ 012 111 0073

19/10/2026

Why do hormones matter?

🧬 Testosterone does much more than influence reproduction

It also plays a role in:
👉 Bone development
👉 Muscle growth
👉 Physical maturation
👉 Metabolism

Recent veterinary research shows that hormones influences long-term health differently depending on the dog’s breed,, size and age.

That’s why modern veterinary medicine ia moving away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

The best reproductive management plan should consider:
🐶 Breed
🐶 Age
🐶 Lifestyle
🐶 Behaviour
🐶 Overall health

Every dog deserves an individual assessment.

23/09/2026

🤔 Did you know dogs can vasectomies too?

A vasectomy prevents a dog from fathering puppies by interrupting the transport of s***m.

Unlike traditional neutering:
🐾 The testicles remain
🐾 Testosterone production continues
🐾 Normal hormone levels are maintained

This means dogs will usually continue displaying hormone-driven behaviours such as roaming, urine marking and interest in females in season.

A vasectomy is designed to prevent breeding - not to reduce testosterone.

It’s one option among several and may be suitable for some dogs depending on their individual circumstances.

21/09/2026

Not ready to make a permanent decision?

Chemical castration uses a small hormonal implant placed under the skin.

The implant temporarily suppresses testosterone production and fertility without surgery.

It may be suitable for owners who:
➡️ Want to trial the effects of reduced testosterone
➡️ Prefer to avoid surgery
➡️ Need a temporary solution

Remember:
⚠️ The implant is temporary
⚠️ Repeat treatments are required
⚠️ Fertility does not stop immediately after placement

Chemical castration isn’t the right choice for every dog - but it can be a valuable option in certain cases.

17/09/2026

✂️ What is surgical castration?

This is the most common form of neutering.

During the procedure, both testicles are removed under general anaesthesia. This permanently prevents reproduction and significantly reduces testosterone production.

Benefits include:
✔️ Permanent contraception
✔️ Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer
✔️ Reduces the risk of several prostate conditions
✔️ May reduce roaming and urine marking in some dogs

Things to consider:
➡️ It is permanent.
➡️ Behaviour changes are not guaranteed.
➡️ Diet and exercise should be managed after surgery to prevent weight gain.

Every dog is different, and your veterinarian can help determine whether this option is right for your pet.

15/09/2026

🐶 Did you know there is more than one way to prevent a male dog from reproducing?

Many pet owners think there is only one option - but modern veterinary medicine offers several approaches, each with different benefits and considerations.

The 3 main options are:
1️⃣ Surgical Castration (traditional neutering)
2️⃣ Chemical Castration
3️⃣ Vasectomy

The right choice depends on your dog’s breed, age, lifestyle, health and your long-term goals as an owner.

Over the next few days, we’ll explain each option to help you make informed decisions for your pet.

📌 Because every dog deserves an individual healthcare plan.

13/09/2026

“I think my dog ate rat poison… but he seems completely fine. Should I be worried?”

YES. Please contact a veterinarian immediately. 🚨

One of the most important things pet owners should know is that “rat poison” isn’t one single poison.

Different rodenticides contain different active ingredients, and depending on the product, poisoning can result in internal bleeding, neurological problems, kidney injury or other potentially life-threatening complications.

Even more importantly: your dog may initially look completely normal.

Some effects can be delayed, which is why we don’t recommend waiting to see whether symptoms develop.

If you suspect your pet has eaten rat poison:
🐾 Contact a veterinarian immediately.
📦 Bring the original packaging if possible.
📸 Take a clear photo of the product and active ingredient.
⏰ Tell us approximately when it happened.
⚖️ Tell us your pet’s approximate weight and how much may have been eaten.

And please do not attempt to make your pet vomit or administer home remedies unless you have been specifically instructed to do so by a veterinary professional.

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📍 15 Oaktree Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria
📞 012 111 0073
💬 WhatsApp chat 083 609 7809

26/08/2026

IS YOUR FRENCHIE’S BREATHING REALLY “NORMAL”?

Frenchies are famous for their snorts, snores and funny little breathing noises. ❤️

But there’s an important distinction between a characteristic of the breed and a sign that your dog is struggling to breathe.

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) can affect French Bulldogs and may significantly impact their quality of life.

Loud breathing, poor exercise tolerance, excessive panting, difficulty breathing and collapse are some of the signs owners should never simply dismiss as “that’s just what Frenchies sound like.”

Swipe through this carousel to learn what to look out for.

🚨 If your Frenchie is struggling to breathe, has blue/grey gums or tongue, or collapses, seek veterinary attention immediately.

The goal isn’t to make every Frenchie silent. The goal is to make sure every Frenchie can breathe comfortably. 💙

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19/08/2026

🐾 BRINGING HOME A FRENCHIE PUPPY? SAVE THIS!

Those little ears, wrinkles and oversized personalities are hard to resist — but bringing a French Bulldog puppy home comes with plenty of responsibility too. 💕

The first few months are the perfect time to establish healthy habits that can benefit your Frenchie for years to come.

From vaccinations and parasite prevention to nutrition, dental care, socialisation and learning what normal breathing looks like for your puppy, there’s a lot to think about!

We’ve put together a simple checklist to help new Frenchie parents get started.

📌 SAVE this post so you can come back to it as your puppy grows.

🐶 Know someone who has just welcomed a Frenchie puppy? Tag them below!

17/08/2026

🐾 10 FRENCHIE HEALTH PROBLEMS EVERY OWNER SHOULD KNOW

French Bulldogs may be small, but they certainly come with a BIG personality — and, unfortunately, they can also come with some breed-specific health challenges.

From their breathing and skin to their ears, eyes, spine and weight, understanding what your Frenchie may be predisposed to can help you recognise problems early and seek veterinary care when it's needed.

And here's the important part: not every Frenchie will develop these problems. Knowing the risks simply means you're better prepared to look after your individual dog.

Swipe through our top 10 and save this post for later. 💙

🐶 Frenchie owners: What's the one thing you wish you'd known before getting your Frenchie?

And, of course...

Tag your favourite Frenchie! 🐾

Address

15 Oaktree Avenue, Hazelwood
Pretoria
0081

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+27121110073

Website

http://www.valuevets.co.za/

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