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Dr Anuska Viljoen

BVSc(Hons) VetMFHom MRCVS

Homeopathy and Fluid Therapy Treats Dog Bitten by Snake

This is Bella. Bella was bitten by a snake. Most likely a Puff-adder. This causes marked tissue swelling and necrosis (cell death) as well as bleeding. If enough serum was been injected by the snake it is often fatal.

She was lucky owing to her size and the venom dose was less than lethal. Homeopathy and fluid therapy was all that was needed to get her to full recovery. She did not require the very expensive snake antiserums which often causes allergic or anaphylactic reactions.

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“Beasty” is Pain free and full of the joys of life!

July 2017 was not a good month for Beast, a 5 year old Dachshund. Only he knows what happened that fateful winter day, when something just snapped in his back. By the time his parents arrived home, he was in terrible pain. X-rays revealed a spinal disc protrusion at the level of his 12-13 thoracic […]

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What is Gold Bead Therapy and How Does it Work

Gold beads are implanted into specific acupuncture points, which vary depending on the medical condition and the individual energetics of the animal by a qualified veterinarian and acupuncturist. This is a safe, drug-free, and effective way to help patients by providing a permanent form of acupuncture. Patient The veterinarian must ensure the animal’s health before […]

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Natural Does Not Equal Safe

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Acupuncture – The Ancient Veterinary Treatment

Veterinary Acupuncture was discovered over 3000 years ago. By patient, detailed, meticulous observation of animals and their response to disease over a considerable period, it was discovered that digital pressure, applied to certain points on the body, relieved or cured the signs of disease. Later, it was discovered that a better effect was produced by […]

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