Rynfield Veterinary Hospital

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.

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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

15/08/2026

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹

To Dr Engelbrecht and the incredible team at Rynfield Vet 🩷🐾

I honestly don’t think we could ever thank you enough for the care, kindness and dedication you showed Molly and her little babies this morning (and over this past week). Having a team like yours beside us has made all the difference.

From the moment we arrived, we felt completely safe knowing that she was in your hands. You all handled everything with such incredible skill, patience and compassion. Not only caring for Molly and making sure she was okay, but treating each tiny little pup as if they were your own.

Today, watching those little faces arrive safely into the world was incredibly emotional, and we are so grateful that you were there to help bring them into it.🥹🩷

Molly is settled, her babies are feeding, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Thank you for being such an incredible team. You truly went above and beyond, and we will never forget the kindness you showed us today.

With so much gratitude,
The Browning family 🐾🩷

09/08/2026

𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘀

Sometimes a routine veterinary examination reveals something quite remarkable!

Meet Pippa, who recently visited Rynfield Veterinary Hospital and caught our team’s attention with the fascinating appearance of her eyes.

𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁?

Pippa has persistent pupillary membranes (PPMs), which are delicate strands of tissue that are remnants of the blood vessels that supplied the eye while it was developing before birth.

Normally, these vessels disappear as the eye matures. However, in some dogs, portions of these membranes remain and can be seen crossing the pupil, creating the unusual web-like appearance visible in Pippa’s eyes.

The good news is that PPMs are often an incidental finding, meaning they are discovered by chance and don't necessarily cause discomfort or problems for the dog. 💙

Pippa’s unique eyes gave us an opportunity to share a little bit of veterinary science with you! 🔬

03/08/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝘆𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗨𝗽

Sweet Lily recently visited Rynfield Veterinary Hospital for a professional dental scale and polish, and what a difference it made!

Just like us, our pets can develop plaque and tartar on their teeth. If left untreated, this build-up can contribute to sore gums, bad breath and dental disease.

Lily’s dental was performed under anaesthesia, allowing our veterinary team to thoroughly clean and examine her teeth. Safely removing the built-up tartar and leaving her teeth looking fresh and clean again!

Regular dental care is an important part of keeping your pet comfortable, healthy and smiling for years to come. If you’ve noticed bad breath, yellow/brown tartar, red gums or difficulty chewing, it might be time to have your pet’s teeth checked.

Simply pop in to Rynfield Veterinary Hospital, our team will be happy to take a look and advise you on the best care for those pearly whites. 🤍

26/07/2026

Freddy 🤎

25/07/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆

Meet Freddy, a brave little Shih Tzu who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It can happen in an instant, and unfortunately, Freddy found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He was rushed to Rynfield Veterinary Hospital suffering from multiple injuries and shock.

Freddy was immediately admitted, where our dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses worked tirelessly to stabilise him. Dr Abigail carefully repaired his extensive degloving skin injuries, and once he was strong enough for surgery, Dr Piet successfully plated his fractured tibia.

Day by day, Freddy has continued to grow stronger. His recovery has been made even smoother thanks to the incredible commitment and love of his devoted owners, who have followed every step of his aftercare.

Please join us in wishing this courageous warrior a continued recovery.

Get well soon, brave little Freddy! 🧡