Frequently Asked Questions

SPIROCERCA LUPI IN DOGS

Dr Dave Miller, Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary CentreDr Liesel Van der Merwe , Onderspoort Veterinary Academic Hospital Spirocerca lupi [S lupi] is a worm that has dogs as its definitive host and forms a nodule [“granuloma”/mass] within the lower oesophagus (“slukderm”]. The wormIt is a large± 5cm long red worm that lives inside the oesophagus (slukderm) of …

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I HAVE A NEW PUPPY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you have a new puppy – get them accustomed to having the eyes, ears, mouths and paws touched and handled. This will make visits to the vet a lot less stressful and will help you to be able to brush their teeth and cut their nails.

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