Pets At Home: Guidance from a Vet with Dr Motheo Masiya

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If you're a Pet-loving person, this one's for you! Our expert Veterinarian, Dr Motheo Masiya, talks about the most important aspects when getting a new pet - for example, the vital health checks, vaccinations, deworming, pet insurance, and considering the size of the pet (especially with kids at home).

Parents of fur babies, or parents-to-be - in this podcast we'll help you to choose the right pet for your home. Whether it's a new puppy, kitten, bunny, hamster, or exotic animal - we all want to enjoy the love from our pets - in this podcast, Dr Motheo brings our attention to some of the most common diseases with popular pets, and helps us to better prepare, before getting a new pet.

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19 Sep 2023 English South Africa Kids & Family

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