❄️❄️❄️Winter is slowly creeping up upon us again this year. ❄️❄️❄️ Please be aware of the following signs that your pets may be starting to feel the cold too, especially if they sleep outside. Symptoms to watch for: Hesitance to go outside Shivering Weakness Searching for warmth Whining in dogs Slowing
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Bulawayo Veterinarians
If you have an animal emergency, please contact any of these qualified vets immediately.
A Typical Day for an SPCA in Zimbabwe
From a post on the Harare SPCA Facebook page. Reproduced with permission. In the short few hours we were open today we were bombarded with calls about cruelty and neglect. Our inspector responded to multiple calls for help from members of the public. Sick, emaciated , abused and abandoned dogs
CANINE PARVOVIRUS OR PARVO
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have “parvo.” The virus affects dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and is spread
Transmissable Venereal Tumor or TVT
Transmissable Venereal Tumor or TVT is transmitted from dog to dog during mating. The tumor cells are themselves the infectious agents. Spay/neuter your animals to prevent them contracting the condition. From the Harare SPCA comes the story of Barky, an unneutered male with TVT. His story was posted time back
