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Heatherdale Veterinary Clinic

Practice details

HOLISTIC TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

ACUPUNCTURE
HOMOEOPATHY

Animals treated

Birds
Cats and dogs
Exotics

Directions

GPS Coordinates: S 25°39'45.4907'' E 28°7'38.0208''

HOLISTIC TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

ACUPUNCTURE
HOMOEOPATHY

Services

At Heatherdale Vet Clinic Dr Anita Schwan, a certified veterinary homoeopath, uses a holistic approach to animal health care. Acupuncture, homoeopathy and herbs are some alternative treatments used exclusively or in combination with conventional treatments.
Please find below some of the services we provide:

 
  • Acupuncture
     
  • Complete Companion Animal Care 
  • Dental Care and Surgery
     
  • Dietary and Nutritional Counselling
     
  • Examinations, Vaccinations, Surgery and Medicine
     
  • Exotic Pet and Bird Medicine and Surgery
     
  • Geriatric Care
  • Herbal Treatment
     
  • Homoeopathy
  • Medical Diagnostics and Hospitalized Treatment
     
  • Microchipping
     
  • Pet Accessories and Holistic Pet Care Products
  • Pet Food
     
  • Racing Pigeon Health Care
     
  • Routine Radiology and Ultrasound Examinations
     
  • Routine Surgeries
     
  • Small Animal Medicine and Surgery for Cats and Dogs
     
  • Wellness and Preventative Medicine

Staff

Dr Anita Schwan BVSc(Pretoria), BSc(Hons)(Pretoria), CertIAVH
Veterinary Surgeon
SA Representative of the International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy (IAVH)
Areas of interest: Acupuncture, Homoeopathic treatment all animals, Birds

Daleen Van Zyl
Reception: big love for animals

Ruben
Assistant and cleaner: loves animals and can lift the heaviest ones
 

Cat care info

Basic Health Check Basic Health Check

How you can make a major contribution to your pet's longevity, happiness and quality of life.

Diseases & Vaccination Diseases & Vaccination

Information on protecting your cat against common feline diseases.

Eye Care Eye Care

How to care for your cat's eyes.

Administering Medication Administering Medication

Learning how to administer medication correctly will make the process easier both for you and your cat.

Ear Care Ear Care

How to care for your cat's ears.

Travel Preparation Travel Preparation

You must take as much care with the preparation of your pet's trip as your own.

Pre/Post Operation Pre/Post Operation

Put your pet on the fast road to recovery.

Dental Care Dental Care

With your help, your pets can have healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives.

Ticks and Fleas Ticks and Fleas

Prevention tips to help avoid infestation on your pet and his or her environment.

Behaviour Behaviour

Following a few simple guidelines can ensure that harmony reigns in your cat-loving household.

Your Senior Cat Your Senior Cat

How to ensure that you both enjoy this final stage in your cat's life to the fullest.

Allergies Allergies

How to tell if your cat may have an allergy, and an introduction to some treatments.

Bereavement Bereavement

How to help deal with the loss of a pet.

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis mainly strikes pets in their middle and senior years.

Household Dangers Household Dangers

Help ensure that your pet enjoys a long, happy and accident-free life in your care.

Dog care info

Basic Health Check Basic Health Check

How you can make a major contribution to your pet's longevity, happiness and quality of life.

Diseases & Vaccination Diseases & Vaccination

For a long and healthy life your dog should be vaccinated against common canine diseases.

Eye Care Eye Care

How to help keep your dog’s eyes healthy and infection free.

Administering Medication Administering Medication

How you can make a major contribution to your pet's longevity, happiness and quality of life.

Ear Care Ear Care

How to care for your dog's ears.

Travel Preparation Travel Preparation

You must take as much care with the preparation of your pet's trip as your own.

Pre/Post Operation Pre/Post Operation

Put your pet on the fast road to recovery.

Household Dangers Household Dangers

It's up to you to make your home a safe haven.

Dental Care Dental Care

With your help, your pets can have healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives.

Ticks and Fleas Ticks and Fleas

Prevention tips to help avoid infestation on your pet and his or her environment.

Behaviour Behaviour

Good relationships between dogs and their owners are based on good communication.

Your Senior Dog Your Senior Dog

How to ensure that you both enjoy this final stage in your dog's life to the fullest.

Allergies Allergies

How to tell if your dog may have an allergy, and an introduction to some treatments.

Bereavement Bereavement

How to help deal with the loss of a pet.

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis mainly strikes pets in their middle and senior years.

Heartworm & Intestinal Parasites Heartworm & Intestinal Parasites

Most parasitic infections can be easily prevented, avoiding potentially devastating disease and unnecessary treatment expense.

Newsletters

Common Infectious Diseases in Our Dogs and Cats

This month we look at the diseases that affect our dogs and cats and their prevention.

Cancer in Dogs & Cats

In April's newsletter we focus on cancer in dogs and cats.

Top 5 Ailments in Cats

This month we focus on the top 5 problemts that affect cats.

Top 5 Ailments In Dogs

This month we look at the top 5 causes for dogs needing veterinary care and how these can be prevented to ensure a long, health, happy life.

Safe Summer Fun Guide

How to make sure that summer is fun and safe for your furry loved ones.

Choosing a Puppy

The season for giving is here and many families choose to get a puppy at this time of year. Here is more information and a few tips to help choosing a healthy, happy puppy to join your family.

Diabetes mellitus

November is Diabetes Awareness month! This newsletter explores the predisposition to the disease, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Fleas and Ticks

All you need to know about these pesty parasites.

Rabies is a Zoonotic Disease

Rabies is still a current problem in South Africa with human cases being presented every year.

Parvo In Dogs

Dr Mats Abatzidis describes this life-threatening disease, how it is diagnosed, treated and most importantly how it can be prevented in this month's newsletter.

Coprophagia in Dogs

A complete look at what coprophagia is, its causes and how it can be dealt with.

Geriatric Dog Care

Our canine companions need special care once they become a senior citizen, this newsletter covers the different diseases which may affect our older dogs as well as tips on caring for them in their golden years.