Cornerstone Veterinary Services

13/08/2025

Say hello to Rex. Rex comes in to say hello and to weigh on our scale ( so that he can get used to visiting the vet).
Isn't he a cutie💞

13/08/2025

GCS Joint Care Advanced Powder & Powder XL
Nutritional aid in the management of degenerative joint disease in dogs & cats.

GCS Joint Care is a highly palatable powder supplement that supports joint health in dogs. Formulated with 6 active ingredients to help manage pain & inflammation as well as repair and regenerate damaged joints. It can be administered directly over food, after initial 3 weeks the dose can be halved for long term use. The Powder format is also available in Powder XL for Large Breed dogs.

12/08/2025

HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL:

1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2) Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in
left arm and repeat process.

3) Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.

4) Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear
paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5) Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

6) Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

7) Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap.
Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

😎 Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill inside end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

9) Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10) Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

11) Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12) Call fire brigade to retrieve the f------ cat from tree across
the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.

13) Tie the little b**tard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of steak filet. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

14) Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the
emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and remove pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

HOW TO GIVE A DOG A PILL:

1) Wrap it in cheese. 😂😂😂

11/08/2025

🐾 Fun Facts About Cats

From ancient temples to your living room couch, cats have been fascinating companions for thousands of years. They’re mysterious, graceful, and full of surprises — and the more we learn about them, the more we fall in love. Here are some delightful facts that show just how amazing our feline friends really are.

09/08/2025

This Women's Day, are you aware of Joan Morice, a trailblazer who broke barriers by becoming the first woman to graduate as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria? In 1927, she graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, achieving a milestone. Furthermore, she established her private practice in Johannesburg, being the first from Onderstepoort. Moving forward to 2025, a significant number of women will undoubtedly continue to propel the profession forward.💪

09/08/2025

Happy Women's Day to all the fabulous women. We hope that you will have a wonderful day.
HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!

This Women's Day, we celebrate all the incredible women who bring love, compassion, and dedication to the world of animal care - from our amazing female veterinarians and staff to the devoted pet mums who go above and beyond for their furry families. Your strength, kindness, and nurturing spirit make such a difference in the lives of every pet we have the privilege to treat.

Please note that due to the public holiday, we are closed today.
For emergencies, please call the vet practice on call on 0764525852. ( after hours call out fee applies)

08/08/2025

We'd love to have you join our team!

WE'RE HIRING!
VACANCY – HALF DAY RECEPTIONIST for Cornerstone Veterinary Services Robertson.
Immediate vacancy.
We are looking for a dynamic person with a passion for animals to join our team.
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good client communication skills
- Computer literate
- Point of sale skills
- Bilingual
- Diligent and reliable with consistent work ethic
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Must be able to work well under pressure

Email CV to [email protected]
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 15 August 2025
Apply today- we’d love to meet you!

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08/08/2025

HAPPY WORLD CAT DAY!

Today we're celebrating our fabulous feline friends on World Cat Day - from the mischievous kittens who turn every cardboard box into an adventure playground to the wise old cats who've mastered the art of the perfect sunny windowsill nap! Whether your moggy is a chatty Siamese or a laid-back tabby, every whisker, purr, and head bunt reminds us why cats truly rule our hearts (and homes).

07/08/2025

Gemma, the Staffie, was recently sterilized at Cornerstone Vet Robertson. Her sleepy face had our staff melting❤.
We cover our patients with blankets and they lie on soft sheepskin blankets in a warm recovery area( controlled with an air conditioner) to enhance your pets comfort and facilitate healing.
This personal touch and attention to detail allows us to deliver optimal care for our patients💞.

07/08/2025

Reminder that we will be closed on Saturday 9th August due to it being a public holiday.