The Ridge Vet and Pet Spa

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Dr. Naidoo and the Team! 🐾✨

"To all our wonderful clients and their beloved furry family members,

Happy New Year from Dr. Naidoo and everyone at The Ridge Vet and Pet Spa!

As we look back on 2025, we feel so privileged to have cared for your pets—from their healthiest check-ups to their most relaxing spa days. Thank you for trusting us with the members of your family who have four legs and wagging tails.

May your 2026 be filled with long walks, happy purrs, and plenty of treats. We look forward to seeing you and your pets in the new year!

Wishing you a healthy and happy 2026, Dr. Naidoo & The Ridge Team"

31/12/2025

Dear Clients and Friends,
Please see our festive season hours below.
To give our dedicated staff the opportunity to spend some much needed time with their families our practice will we closed for a few days and we will have a few days with shorter hours.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal support during this extremely challenging year ! It has been an honour and privilege to be of service to you !

We look forward to seeing you and taking care of your beloved fur children once again in 2026.

Wishing you and your families a blessed, safe and happy festive season!
Much love from Dr Yecintha Naidoo and The Ridge Vet and Pet Spa Team. 🐾

*For emergencies and after hours consultations please contact Westville Veterinary Hospital - 31 Jan Hofmeyr Rd Westville / 031 267 8000.

30/12/2025

Have you ever seen how animals react when the night suddenly explodes with noise 🎆🐾

For many pets and wild animals, fireworks are not beautiful or exciting, they are confusing, frightening, and overwhelming. Loud bangs, bright flashes, and vibrations can send them into panic, causing stress, injuries, or worse ❤️‍🩹

Some people choose to celebrate quietly, not to take away joy, but to protect those who cannot understand what’s happening. For animals, calm voices, familiar spaces, and silence can be the greatest gift 🐶✨

Moments like this remind us that compassion sometimes means changing small habits to spare others from fear 💫

Kindness is often quiet 💜

30/12/2025

30/12/2025

As New Year celebrations approach, police have issued a warning regarding fireworks, outlining the legal rules that must be followed to ensure safety and compliance.

The SAPS strongly advised parents and guardians to ensure strict supervision of underage children when fireworks are used and warned that failure to comply with the Explosives Act and municipal by-laws may result in immediate police intervention and appropriate legal action.

Meanwhile global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS urged South Africans to avoid setting off fireworks altogether as they celebrate the New Year, warning that the noise and unpredictability cause severe distress to pets, wildlife, and livestock.

In a statement, FOUR PAWS said fireworks, while popular during celebrations, pose a serious risk to animal welfare and often lead to pets fleeing, being injured, or suffering long-term trauma.

“Fireworks may be a thrill for some, but for animals, they’re a source of panic and trauma. Every year, we see pets go missing, injuring themselves, or suffering severe anxiety due to the noise and chaos. It’s time we prioritise compassion over spectacle,” said Fiona Miles, director of FOUR PAWS South Africa.FOUR PAWS warned that panicked animals often attempt to escape, placing them at risk of traffic accidents or becoming lost.

Wildlife and livestock are also affected, with sudden noises causing disorientation and injury. According to the organisation, even a single traumatic experience can result in lifelong noise phobias, which are often worsened by repeated exposure during the festive season.

FOUR PAWS encouraged communities to consider alternatives to fireworks, including silent celebrations such as laser shows or eco-friendly light displays. It also urged residents to support municipalities that enforce firework restrictions and to report illegal use.

Pet owners were advised to prepare safe spaces for animals during the festive period. FOUR PAWS recommended setting up quiet, secure areas with familiar bedding and toys, closing windows and curtains, and playing calming music to reduce outside noise.The organisation also stressed that pets should not be left alone when fireworks are likely to be set off.

Beyond individual households, FOUR PAWS called for broader community awareness. This includes educating children about the impact of fireworks on animals, sharing information with neighbours, and checking on vulnerable households.

“Let’s shift the culture; celebration doesn’t have to come at the cost of animal welfare. By choosing kindness, we create safer, more inclusive communities,” Miles said.

THE MERCURY

Read more: https://themercury.co.za/2025-12-30-new-year-fireworks-warning-issued-by-police-legal-rules-you-must-follow/

24/12/2025

To our wonderful clients and their beloved furry family members,

At The Ridge Vet and Pet Spa, we know that pets aren't just animals—they’re family. This holiday season, we want to thank you for trusting us to care for them, whether it was through a checkup or a relaxing day at our spa.

May your Christmas and New Year be filled with cuddles, wagging tails, and happy purrs. We wish you and your pets a safe and festive holiday, and a healthy, prosperous 2026! 🥂✨

Warmest wishes, Dr Yecintha Naidoo and The Team at The Ridge.

23/12/2025

Update: Owner Found. Male, Chocolate coloured Yorkie found running on Westridge Road Umhlanga No micro chip
PROOF OF OWNERSHIP REQUIRED

20/12/2025

Update : Owner Found
We have a young female husky brought in - found on Kingston Drive. Proof of ownership required. 031 566 4505