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Dr. Anuska Viljoen

 Dr. Anuska Viljoen, 
BVSC(HONS) VETMFHOM MRCVS LICICCH MCIVT 

Veterinary Homeopath, Acupuncturist, Integrative  
Medicine Practitioner, Nutrition expert will be in Johannesburg in June offering the following which are not to be  missed!

 WORKSHOP
June 8th & 9th
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupressure for Home treatment.
Not to be missed.
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EVENING TALK
June 6th
Species Appropriate Nutrition Why feed balanced raw unprocessed food?
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PRIVATE CONSULTS
June 5th, 6th & 7th
There are only a limited number available and treatment can be continued by email and skype.
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Guide Dog Training - Every Wonder How This is Done?It might seem like a miracle to some people that a young, energetic, boisterous Lab can be transformed into a guide dog. 
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Management of genetic disorders
 in dogs
 Like humans, dogs suffer from diseases or disorders that are inherited from parent to offspring. 
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Poisoned! What to do when your dog is poisoned by criminals
This is not a pleasant topic, but it is something you should take seriously. My intention in sharing this with you is to prepare you for the possibility and to give you the best possible chance to save your dog.
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Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog
Instead of getting a puppy or a younger dog, why not consider adotping or fostering an older dog and give it some happiness in the Golden Years?

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Food as Medicine 
It is well known that most of the “age’ or degeneration related diseases are closely related to the mismatch between dietary and lifestyle habits and the genetic predisposition in people. The same goes for animals.

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Choosing a Dog Breed: Which Breed of Dog is Right for You?
 You’ll want to find a dog that goes with your personality, lifestyle, and pocketbook. 
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Acute Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a rare, life threatening, immediate and sudden allergic reaction to an allergen. 
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Defining Quality of LifeWhenever one considers the painful choice of euthanasia, one is always advised to take the pet’s “quality of life” into account. But what is “quality of life”?
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PLEASE!!! ENCOURAGE ALL YOUR KIDS, THEIR FRIENDS, GRAND KIDS, NIECES, NEPHEWS TO WATCH THESE TWO GREAT DOG BITE  PREVENTION VIDEO'S AIMED AT CHILDREN. SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND SPREAD THE WORD - THESE COULD PREVENT A CHILD BEING BITTEN, SO PLEASE DO YOUR PART - THANKS!


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It is with great pleasure that we announce our newest sponsor. Simply Natural - Welcome!! Simply Natural is now the sponsor of our Alternative Page.

Their products are really brilliant and I have been using them for the last few months on both myself, my dog and clients dogs which great effect. 


They consist of a range of Homeopathic creams and ointments and First Aid Remedies. In addition to the products being excellent, the cost of the products is more than affordable and they have a Help 4 Ailments section which is great. They are now available in Johannesburg and can be posted throughout SA. Do have a look when you have a chance www.happyhealthypets.co.za



During April we were delighted to welcome on board Raw Pet Foods who are sponsoring our Adoption Education Scheme - Welcome Raw Pet Foods!

Having had my own dog on this 'Rolls Royce' of Raw Dog Food for several months, I can honestly say that it is absolutely brilliant and the difference in my dog's overall health has to be seen to be believed. 

All ingredients are guaranteed 100% for human consumption and where ever possible organic fruit and vegetables are used. 

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Please remember we have our Breed Compatibility Match section if you or anybody you know is thinking about getting a new dog - rather safe than sorry! 
Breed Compatibility Match
Please support our wonderful sponsors that help us so much in making all on this site a reality - we salute you and really appreciate you guys!
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can you afford NOT to have both these books and the thermometer for R110???? www.firstaidfordogs.co.za
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JUST GOT A NEW PUPPY? 

Then do investigate our Recommended Puppy Schools. The importance of putting down a solid social foundation cannot be overlooked - give your pup and yourself the very best you deserve.


Also feel free to download the free e-book by Dr. Ian Dunbar,
AFTER Getting a Puppy and read the articles in our Puppy section as well.
Enjoy your Pup

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