
New x-ray machine saves lives
As if Covid-19 hasn't brought enough challenges our x-ray machine broke beyond repair. This is one of our most essential pieces of equipment. Around 65 - 70% of our pet patients in our hospital and theatre have fractured bones or soft-tissue related issues and require x-rays. Without being able to x-ray it would be impossible to know if the fracture is small (just needing a splint) or severe (needing an orthopaedic operation). Putting a pet through surgery to find out which f

Trail runners make strides for Khayelitsha animals in Covid-19
We need 390 #PawMembers to reach our target and combat lockdown effects. Sign up at www.mdzanandasecure.co.za. Bryony McCormick adopted Khaya from Mdzananda. When she heard of our struggle in Covid-19 she and Khaya wanted to help. Being the leader of Chicks Who Trail in Cape Town, she wants to encourage all trail runners, and especially those who run with rescue dogs, to sign up as #PawMembers and help Mdzananda combat lockdown effects. Please sign up as a Paw Member and do

Paralysed Fifi walks again
There is little help for a paralysed dog in an impoverished township. Such pets usually need intensive care, a home environment conducive to recovery and physiotherapy. This is challenging when pet guardians live with low income. Small homes also easily have six or more people living in them. But Fifi's mommy and our veterinarians went the extra mile to save Fifi... Fifi was admitted to our clinic after she collapsed the previous evening. Her tail and limbs were paralysed. Af