Menlyn Vet Practice

23/10/2026

🚨FLASH SALE ALERT!🚨 Get 30% off sterilisations and microchipping for 22-30 October ONLY. Spaces are super limited, so be sure to call us on 012 460 5252 to reserve your pet's spot ASAP!

22/10/2026

Please note that we will be closing slightly early on Saturday, 24 October for our year-end function. We will be closing just an hour early, at 12:00 instead of 13:00.

21/10/2026

🚨FLASH SALE ALERT!🚨 Get 30% off sterilisations and microchipping for 22-30 October ONLY. Spaces are super limited, so make sure you book your spot ASAP - call us now on 012 460 5252.

20/10/2026

LAST CHANCE to get your pet's lumps and bumps examined at a reduced rate! This offer only runs to 31 October, so make sure you book your appointment before time runs out.

For only R650 (or R350 for Healthy Pets Club members), you can bring your pet in for a lump check, which includes:
🩺 Full wellness check
💉 Fine needle aspirate (the vet takes a couple cells off the lump to analyse)
🔬 In-house analysis - get answers in just a few minutes!
💸 Usual value = R925
🩹 10% off surgery if needed

Book your pet's lump check appointment by calling us on 012 460 5252. Remember, early detection saves lives!

19/10/2026

Beat Santa to it with festive savings. Enjoy 25% off ANY Hill’s Pet Nutrition dog & cat food and SAVE UP TO R1000. Head over to www.SaveOnHills.co.za and get your coupon! Ts & Cs apply.

16/10/2026

***MISSING CAT***

Powder is a female white cat with grey markings (grey ears, grey tail and some grey on her back) and blue eyes, she is almost 2 years old, a bit overweight and has an allergy that causes her to lick all the hair off her belly. She is sterilised and chipped but does not wear a collar. She was last seen in Hesteleen street Garsfontein, but her family received a call from someone that said she saw a cat matching the description jump from a bakkie on Rubenstein near Moreleta Corner shopping centre. Her sister misses her very much! If you have any information, please contact her family on 084 483 0475 or 083 225 7062.

15/10/2026

OVERSTIMULATION IN CATS

Ever wonder why your sweet kitty will seemingly out of nowhere lash out at you or bite you during play or petting? This is a occurrence is overstimulation, and is pretty unique to cats. It’s not fully understood why cats become overstimulated, but each cat will display subtle warning signs that it’s time to stop whatever you’re doing.

Signs of a relaxed cat include ears that are facing forward, pupils that are smaller and slit, eyes may be closed, and the tail may be gently swishing. Any change from these may be a sign that your cat is starting to feel overwhelmed.

For example, if your cat’s ears start to move to the side, flatten against the head or face backwards, discontinue whatever you’re doing and don’t touch the cat. Continued touching may result in being bitten or scratched. If your cat is lying next to you or on your lap, you don’t need to physically move them, but stop touching with your hands.

Additional signs to watch for include dilated, round pupils, a tail that starts twitching more rapidly instead of a gentle swish, raised fur, and a tense body. Individual cats will display their own set of signs that are generally consistent, so you can begin to notice patterns of behavior that may save you from being bitten or scratched!

Every cat has their own level of tolerance for petting and interaction. Some cats never tire of your affection, and some refuse it all together. Understanding your cat’s threshold will help you safely interact and build upon your bond with your cat. You can’t make an unaffectionate cat want to spend hours in your lap, but understanding their limits and stopping before pushing them too far can help you increase the amount of positive interaction with them.

TO DONATE:
FNB
FRIENDS OF FERALS
CHEQUE ACCOUNT: 627 5435 9852
BRANCH 250 655
REFERENCE: CATS

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15/10/2026

If you can feel it, we should see it! All lumps on your pet should be treated as suspicious until proven otherwise, so we're offering peace of mind with a special on all lumps and bumps until the end of October!

For only R650 (or R350 for Healthy Pets Club members), you can bring your pet in for a lump check, which includes:
🩺 Full wellness check
💉 Fine needle aspirate (the vet takes a couple cells off the lump to analyse)
🔬 In-house analysis - get answers in just a few minutes!
💸 Usual value = R925
🩹 10% off surgery if needed

Book your pet's lump check appointment by calling us on 012 460 5252. Remember, early detection saves lives!

12/10/2026