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Olympus 24 hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center

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23/10/2025

🎬🐾 BIG NEWS!

We’re beyond excited to announce our brand-new TV feature series about Olympus 24-Hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center! 🏥💙

Catch us every second week on the “Goeie More / Good Morning” show on VIA (DSTV Channel 147) 📺 — where our team will share expert insights on pet health, routine care, and the specialist services we offer for more complex cases.

✨ Our first episode, presented by Elsa Esterhuizen, is all about who we are, what we do, and how our incredible team works together to care for your pets. 🐶🐱

📽 Watch our introductory episode below, and stay tuned for more exciting topics to come on VIA!

10/10/2025

Happy Vet Nurse Day ❤️❤️

A huge thank you to one of our wonderful clients for spoiling us with the most gorgeous cake today 🎂

And an even bigger thank you to all the incredible Vet Nurses out there - especially our own team - who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for our patients with skill, compassion, and dedicarion every single day. 🐱🩺

We appreciate you more than words can say!

07/10/2025

Meet Lila 😍😍
She is too sweet for words ❤️

29/09/2025

Update: a Family has come to adopt Sky. She is going to live on a plot with another Husky friend. Thank you for everyone who shared the post. And thank you to the kind people who were willing to help Sky ❤️

Meet Sky 🐾

Sky was brought into the practice last night as a stray roaming the streets. Thankfully she was microchipped, but sadly the owners we got ahold of did not want her anymore😢.

If there are any Husky lovers out there willing to adopt Sky, please contact us.
Home checks will apply, and the information on the microchip will need to be updated.

Husky's are very boisterous and energetic. They need a lot of space, and owners who are willing to do training. We are looking for owners who are willing to put in the time and effort. Owners who are willing to keep her vaccinations, tick & flea treatment and deworming up to date.

According to our evaluation, Sky has recently been sterilised, and we estimate her to be 1 year old.

Please contact the clinic for more information ❤️

28/09/2025

🌍🐾 Today is World Rabies Day 🐾🌍

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can affect all mammals, including our beloved pets.
It is spread through the saliva of an infected animal via a bite.

💉 The good news? Rabies is 100% preventable!
That’s why keeping your pets’ vaccinations up to date is absolutely crucial.

📅 When to vaccinate:

Puppies & kittens: at 12 weeks

Booster: 1 month later

Thereafter: annually in high-risk areas

Protect your pets, protect your family, and help us fight rabies together. ❤️🐶🐱

26/09/2025

Stray found ‼️
This beautiful Afrkanis is on her way to Wetnose Animal Shelter, but we are looking for her owners.
She was picked up next to the N4 close to Kleinfontein, with an injured paw. That has now been treated.
She is sweet natured.
Please help us find the owners 🙏

25/09/2025

🐾👂 Ear Infections in Dogs 👂🐾

Ear infections are very common in dogs, especially this time of year.

Some symptoms to look out for:
✅ Scratching at their ears
✅ Shaking their heads
✅ Redness, discharge or a bad smell from the ears

There are two main types of ear infections:
🔸 Fungal infections – most often caused by Malassezia
🔸 Bacterial infections – sometimes both can occur together

💊 Treatment requires ear-specific veterinary medication. In some cases, the ears may first need to be properly cleaned before treatment can be effective.

Are certain dogs more prone to ear infections?
Yes! 🐶 Dogs with floppy ears, dogs who swim often, or dogs who visit grooming parlours regularly are at higher risk.

How do veterinarians diagnose an ear infection?
Your vet will take an ear smear by gently swabbing the ear, rolling it onto a glass slide, staining it, and examining it under a microscope 🔬. This helps identify the exact cause and guides the correct treatment.

👉 If you notice any of these signs in your furry friend, don’t wait—book a check-up with your veterinarian to prevent discomfort and further complications.

Photo credits: Dr Janco de Lange

18/09/2025

🚨 Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) Alert – Recent Outbreaks in Pretoria 🐶💉

CDV is a highly contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system of dogs and other canine species. Sadly, recent outbreaks have been reported in Pretoria, so awareness and prevention are more important than ever.

⚠️ Symptoms to look out for:

Fever & lethargy

Eye & nasal discharge, coughing, pneumonia

Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite

Neurological signs: seizures, tremors, circling

🦠 How does it spread?
Through direct contact with bodily fluids from infected animals or contaminated objects like blankets, food bowls, or toys.

✅ Prevention is key:

Keep your dog’s vaccinations up to date

Avoid exposing unvaccinated puppies to parks, kennels, or other dogs

💙 Protect your furry family members — vaccination saves lives!
🚑 If you suspect your pet may have any of these symptoms, take them to a veterinarian immediately.

16/09/2025

GDV - a life-threatening, yet preventable disease.

Meet Mison, who presented to us with severe bloating — a true emergency in dogs. He was quickly diagnosed with GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus), a life-threatening condition where the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself. This cuts off blood supply, leading to shock, organ damage, and if untreated, death.

💉 Immediate treatment included placing a stomach tube to relieve the gas and starting fluid therapy. Yesterday, our Specialist Surgeon, Dr. Hermien Viljoen, performed a Gastropexy — a surgery where the stomach wall is sutured to the abdominal wall to prevent this from happening again.

🐶 Are certain breeds more at risk?
Yes! Large, deep-chested breeds such as Great Danes, Boerboels, and Ridgebacks are especially susceptible.

🥩 How to help prevent GDV:
✔️ Feed smaller meals more frequently instead of one large meal.
✔️ Avoid exercise, running, or playing right after eating.
✔️ Consider a preventative gastropexy — often done at the same time as sterilisation.

We are pleased to share that Mison is recovering well after surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. 💙🐾

10/09/2025

Meet Xena 🤗
How beautiful is this Malinois puppy, so well behaved for her appointment 🐾

03/09/2025

Meet Steve 🐾🐾
Just casually chilling on a chair in the waiting room, waiting for his consultation like the good boy he is 🤗

02/09/2025

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Address

966 Tonetti Street
Faerie Glen
0081

Telephone

+27127860967

Website

http://www.olympus24hourvet.com/

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