Equine Dental Services

We are able to provide a dental services to equine patients. Annual dental checkups are necessary to ensure that your horse’s teeth are kept in a healthy condition.

Mobile ultrasound

The Van Wijk Street Animal hospital has a mobile ultrasound unit which can provide ultrasound services to all our Equine patients.

Ultrasounds are used for examining soft tissue, particularly tendons and ligaments, but also many other structures including joints and even eyes.

Radiographs are the technical name for X-rays. They are used to examine the anatomy of the internal structures of horses, either for diagnosis of a disease or before purchasing a horse to confirm that it is sound.

Mobile X-ray services can be provided for horses needing X- rays.

Full lameness work ups are also provided to our equine clients.

A final act of kindness

Our pets bring joy and enrichment to our lives. The responsibility of a pet owner starts with adoption, vaccines, food, water, proper housing, exercise, love and attention, but often ends in a difficult and emotional end of life decision. We see this as the final act of kindness for our pets in allowing a pain-free, loving, and compassionate environment where they can pass surrounded by people who care for them.

Things to ponder over:

• Would you like your pet’s ashes returned back to you? We offer several cremation options.
• Would you rather prepay for everything, prior to this appointment, over the phone?
• Do you prefer an exam room you do not normally use?
• Would you rather have a house-call for this service? (Distance away and urgency may determine if this option is possible. Additional house call and mileage fees will apply)
• Would you or your children benefit from written materials on grieving and loss?  (We have materials in our hospital, free of charge)

Pet Identification is important

Our mission is to increase the number of pets with identification so that when they are lost or stolen, they may be reunited with their owners.

Permanent

The microchip is permanent which means it will not require replacing, nor will it require a battery and/or maintenance. The microchip is placed underneath the skin between the shoulder blades using a special needle.

Each microchip is differentiated with a number; using a special scanner, veterinary hospitals and shelters will be able to retrieve this individual number. Once the microchip number is retrieved, contacting the national registry will allow your contact information to be accessed, prompting the quick return of your lost friend. If you are not comfortable with your contact information on the registry you may opt to have your veterinary hospital contacted who will then contact you. These microchips are traceable throughout South Africa and many parts of the rest of the world. They are truly an invaluable tool in the return of a lost pet. Keep in mind that microchips are not Global Positioning Systems (GPS) but are instead more akin to a barcode.