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Brush up on good health this August |
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It’s not just people who should ‘brush up’ for the sake of good health. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society 80% of dogs and 70% of cats already have signs of oral disease by age three. "Oral disease is painful and potentially life-threatening," says veterinarian Dr Guy Fyvie, spokesman for Hill’s Pet Dental Month, "yet it can be prevented with a simple pet dental routine."
Dr Fyvie says that oral disease is caused by a build up of plaque. "If it is not removed, either by brushing the pet’s teeth or feeding special oral care foods, plaque can cause irritation and gum disease."
"If your pet has discoloured teeth, smelly breath, tender and bleeding gums, pain, tooth decay and / or tooth loss they may already have oral disease. It is important to act quickly as the bacteria and toxins in an infected mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect vital organs, causing serious illnesses such as heart and kidney disease." |
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Husky decapitator fined R10 000 |
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Phillip
Matthysen of Sundra was sentenced to a fine of R10 000.00 or
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, suspended for 5 years,
in the Delmas Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 July 2007. He was found
guilty of criminal charges laid against him in terms of the Animals
Protection Act No 71 of 1962.
He was permitted to keep the dogs currently in his possession. The Court ruled that he may never own a husky again.
Mr Matthysen was also ordered to pay R5 000.00 to the SPCA Springs.
In February 2007, he cut off the head of his young Husky, using a chain saw.
Charges against co-accused Alec Serate were withdrawn. |
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The lovely mutts of Lidgetton shine |
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Sadie, a gorgeous German Shepherd cross owned by a very proud Boy Nxele, won Best on Show at the fourth annual Hill’s Township Dog Show, recently held in Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal. Unlike traditional shows where the entrants arrive ready groomed, at the Hill’s Township Dog Show each of the 77 contestants were first given a lead and collar, then had a veterinary check up and were dipped, de-wormed and inoculated before entering the show ring. This was the fourth Hill’s Township Dog Show organised by the uMngeni SPCA, as part of their ongoing outreach programme. “We held the show in Lidgetton for the first time this year because we’ve seen the positive difference it has made in the Mpophomeni area. We are trying to reach as many communities as possible,” said uMngeni SPCA’s Adrienne Olivier, the Show Co-ordinator. |
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