Cornerstone Veterinary Services

23/06/2026

Today we had a fun day showing high school learners everything that Veterinary science has to offer.

From subjects that are needed to all the different career paths within the veterinary field.

Dr Marie, Animal Health Technician Rianne and Practice manager Hanelize, together with their two mascots Gibbs and Ziva, had a great day interacting with students.

21/06/2026

Happy father’s day to all the pet dads out there 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🐎

19/06/2026

Interesting fact

Did you know the Platypus does not produce acid in its stomach?

This interesting creature has no true stomach that produces acid or other enzymes. Instead it grinds the food in its mouth before transporting it through the oesophagus to the intestines. It passes through a small pouch like section where mucous is produced to help with digestion.

18/06/2026

Hip luxation (dislocation)

Hip luxation occurs when the ball of the femur (thigh bone) is knocked out of the hip socket. The most common cause is trauma - hit by a car, falling off a bakkie etc. Underlying hip dysplasia can also contribute.

The manual reduction needs to happen as soon as possible (under anaesthesia). This will ensure a better result. Sometimes surgical intervention is needed.

With reoccurring dislocations or injury to the femur head or neck, the head of the femur can be surgically removed. This is known as a femoral head osteotomy. The body will then form a free joint.

16/06/2026

14/06/2026

All cat parents,

With a sharp increase in tick bite fever cases the last month - please make sure you are up to date on tick and flea medication.

Tick bite fever in cats can be deadly, even with intense medical management.

Keep your furry friends safe this season.

12/06/2026

Interesting fact

The biggest frog species: Goliath Frog (Giant slippery frog).

These endangered frogs have a relatively small habitat range - they are only found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

They can weigh up to a whopping 4.5kg! Snout to vent length can be up to 45cm long. These frogs can live up to 15 years in the wild.

09/06/2026

Beautiful Mietsie 🐈

05/06/2026

Interesting fact

The wrap-around spider (Dolophones conifera)

Located in Australia, this interesting arachnid has the amazing ability to flatten his entire body and camouflage himself by wrapping around a tree.

This way, he can remain almost completely invisible during the day and then move around during the night to feed.

They pose no threat to humans 🕷️