Rynfield Veterinary Hospital

09/10/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱-𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!

Dr Abbey has been exposed as the practice’s resident pen thief… caught bringing back a whole bunch of pens she’d taken home last week! We wonder how long she’s been running this little operation! 😂

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
Keeping detailed patient records is a legal requirement. At Rynfield Vet, we use specialised veterinary software to help us maintain accurate, detailed records of every patient and case. Because behind every happy tail and wet nose, there’s a whole lot of important admin!

03/10/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝘆𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱: 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 “𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮”

If you’ve been coming to Rynfield Veterinary Hospital for a while, there’s a good chance you already know Petrus — or, as many of us affectionately call him, Madala.

Recently, we celebrated his 59th birthday, but there’s another milestone worth celebrating: Petrus has been part of the Rynfield family for an incredible 30 years.

For three decades, he has been an important part of the team, working behind the scenes and helping our patients receive the care they need.

Petrus has a particular skill when it comes to handling animals, especially cats. His calm approach and ability to use the minimum effective restraint helps keep our patients as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Animal assistants may not always be the people you see first when you walk through our doors, but they are vital to our team, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and making a difference every single day.

Happy 59th birthday, Petrus, and thank you for 30 years of dedication.

Here’s to many more, Madala! 💪

28/09/2026

𝟮𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Meet the beautiful Anastasia, the newest addition to the Jonker family! 💖

Anastasia recently visited us at Rynfield Veterinary Hospital for her rabies vaccinations. Being a newcomer to the world of vet visits, she needed a little extra encouragement, and of course, a few treats helped make her injection a much sweeter experience!

Rabies is a serious and fatal disease that affects both animals and humans. It occurs in all nine provinces of South Africa, with dog rabies particularly common in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Limpopo.

Take a look at the map below, which highlights reported rabies outbreaks across South Africa over the past 10 years, showing just how important rabies awareness and prevention remain.

This World Rabies Day, we're reminding all pet owners that vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect our pets, our families and our communities.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱:

• Keep your pets' rabies vaccinations up to date, following your vet's recommendations.

• Avoid contact with stray or unfamiliar animals.

• Keep your pet's vaccination booklet safe and up to date, especially when travelling.

Anastasia and the Jonker family are doing their part to keep her safe! A little jab goes a long way in protecting our furry friends. Is your pet's rabies vaccination up to date?

19/09/2026

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗘𝘄𝗲

Wiggs had quite the adventure when she decided to help herself to a little too much of the good stuff!

Wiggs was rushed to Rynfield Veterinary Hospital after she stopped eating and became unusually lethargic. Her owners were worried because Wiggs had a little lamb still suckling from her.

Dr Piet performed a rumen (fore-stomach) fluid analysis and discovered that Wiggs was suffering from rumen acidosis, meaning her rumen had become dangerously acidic.

𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?
Well… Wiggs had apparently decided that the feed store was an all-you-can-eat buffet!

She had managed to sneak into the maize bin and engorged herself on maize, which led to the development of acidosis.

Dr Piet quickly got to work, placing a stomach tube to administer antacids and activated charcoal to help neutralise the acidity and support Wiggs’s recovery.

Thankfully, our little maize enthusiast responded beautifully to treatment and made a full recovery! And, most importantly, she was able to get back to her little lamb.

Wiggs’ lesson from this adventure: The feed store may look like a buffet… but it certainly isn't one!

15/09/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝟭𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Today we recognise the Animal Health Technicians who form an important part of every veterinary team.

AHTs work across many areas of animal healthcare, from assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting samples and performing diagnostic tests, administering treatments and medications, monitoring patients and supporting anaesthesia.

Their hard work and dedication contribute to a high standard of veterinary care and help ensure that every patient receives the attention and support they need. Good veterinary care is a team effort, and AHTs play a vital role in making it possible.

Thank you to Lemo, Tina and Precious for your dedication, compassion and the valuable role you play in our team. We appreciate everything you bring to the practice.

Happy Animal Health Technician Day to all the AHTs making a difference in animal healthcare!

04/09/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟭 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲

Meet Genie, a very special old lady who celebrated an incredible 21st birthday this July. In human years that roughly translates to a 100 years old!

Genie visits Rynfield Vet whenever she is feeling a bit under the weather. Despite her age, Genie’s sight and hearing are still working remarkably well and she is still going strong.

As our pets grow older, their needs can change. Regular veterinary check-ups become even more important, helping us monitor their health, pick up changes early and make sure they remain comfortable and happy throughout their senior years.

Ageing is a natural part of life, but getting older doesn’t mean that their love, personality or joy have to fade. With the right care and support, our pets can continue to enjoy a good quality of life throughout their golden years.

Here’s to you, Genie!

27/08/2026

Another milestone delivered!💉

Rynfield Veterinary Hospital has received their Dollvet FMD vaccines through the Buffalo Analytics system, supporting responsible vaccine access, veterinary oversight and digital traceability.

Dr Pieter Engelbrecht, the veterinarian at Rynfield Veterinary Hospital, shared his excitement and appreciation for the successful delivery, marking another positive step forward in supporting farmers and strengthening South Africa’s FMD response.

AnimalHealth

23/08/2026

𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗶’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

Little Impi, our brave Miniature Pinscher boy, has certainly been through a lot!

After spending several days in hospital fighting Parvovirus, Impi was finally well enough to return home. But with his appetite back in full force, his first meal at home came with an unfortunate surprise... he devoured a piece of cloth, which became lodged in his intestines.

Dr Piet came to the rescue, and Impi required a challenging emergency operation to remove the foreign body. Because he had just recovered from Parvo and was still very weak and depleted, maintaining his body temperature under anaesthesia was a significant concern.

Thankfully, our hospital is equipped to help patients just like Impi. ❤️

We recently imported specialised equipment that warms the inhaled air during general anaesthesia, helping us maintain a patient's body temperature. This is used alongside a specialised warming pad, while our veterinary team continuously monitors temperature and other vital parameters throughout anaesthesia.

If a patient's temperature begins to drop, we also have a Bair Hugger, which gently circulates warmed air over the patient to provide additional support.

We are delighted to report that Impi recovered beautifully from his surgery and is bouncing back to his usual self.

A true little hero. ❤️

15/08/2026