Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital

Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital Brackenhurst Vet is a well established clinic that provides quality care and treatment to all patients.

It’s Black Friday! 🎉Join us on Friday, 28 November for 15% off everything in our shop!Treat your pets to something speci...
12/11/2025

It’s Black Friday! 🎉
Join us on Friday, 28 November for 15% off everything in our shop!
Treat your pets to something special – one day only! 💕

🌸 A big thank you! 🌸To the thoughtful client who sent the beautiful flowers and delicious cake from NetFlorist for Dr Aj...
06/11/2025

🌸 A big thank you! 🌸

To the thoughtful client who sent the beautiful flowers and delicious cake from NetFlorist for Dr Ajit — we received them with so much appreciation and gratitude! 💐🍰

Unfortunately, there was no name on the card, so we don’t know who to thank personally — but please know your kindness truly brightened our day. 💖

With heartfelt thanks,
The Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital Team❤️

Come join us for a fundraising market for our furry friends! Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital *Grace Fund* & Pawsitive M...
05/11/2025

Come join us for a fundraising market for our furry friends!
Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital *Grace Fund* & Pawsitive Mobility sponsors many injured stray and neglected pets on a daily basis! Grace Fund also runs outreach programmes in the informal settlements to educate and assist! The number of take-ins we get usually triples during the next 4 months so we really need your support.
Join us on 29th November 2025 @ 3PM for some family fun! There will be music, food, a jumping castle and some awesome local vendors for you to start your Christmas shopping and help our cause!
Be sure to join our WhatsApp group on 0719185773 for our November, weekly raffles.

These adorable 9 week old babies are ready for their new homes! Both female and super playful and inquisitive. Very inde...
04/11/2025

These adorable 9 week old babies are ready for their new homes!

Both female and super playful and inquisitive. Very independent, litter box trained.

Adoption process applies please contact Raquel on 0714629123 to make one or both of these your forever furry companion.

Happy Birthday Dr Janine We hope you have an amazing day filled with lots of love and happiness.
18/10/2025

Happy Birthday Dr Janine We hope you have an amazing day filled with lots of love and happiness.

💥 Diwali – Monday, 20 October 💥Diwali is around the corner, and while it’s a time of light and celebration, the firework...
15/10/2025

💥 Diwali – Monday, 20 October 💥

Diwali is around the corner, and while it’s a time of light and celebration, the fireworks can be stressful for our furry friends. 🎆🐾

We have a wide range of over-the-counter calming products available to help keep your pets relaxed and comfortable.

If your pet requires stronger or scheduled medication, please bring them in for a vet consultation before the festivities begin.

📍 Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital
📞 011 867 3631 / 2

Let’s keep our pets calm and safe this Diwali! 💛✨

✨ Breathing Easy and Seeing Clearly! Meet the wonderful Chewy! ✨ It's a here at the clinic, and we are so grateful we ...
14/10/2025

✨ Breathing Easy and Seeing Clearly! Meet the wonderful Chewy! ✨

It's a here at the clinic, and we are so grateful we get to help patients like the gorgeous Chewy, a charming English Bulldog who recently underwent a double procedure to dramatically improve her quality of life! ❤️

English Bulldogs are known for their adorable squishy faces and lovable personalities, but their unique features can sometimes lead to some challenging health issues. Chewy came to us struggling with two common breed-related conditions:

Entropion: This is where the eyelids roll inward, causing her eyelashes and fur to constantly rub against her corneas. Imagine having an eyelash in your eye all the time! It's incredibly painful, irritating, and can lead to ulcers and vision problems.
Stenotic Nares: This means her nostrils were severely narrowed, making it incredibly difficult for her to breathe. Every breath was a struggle, leading to noisy breathing, overheating, and reduced exercise tolerance.

Our surgical team performed a bilateral entropion correction and stenotic nares widening (nares resection) to give Chewy the comfort she deserves!

What a difference it makes!
👁️ For her eyes: We carefully reshaped her eyelids so they now sit correctly, protecting her eyes from irritation and improving her vision. No more constant rubbing!

👃 For her breathing: We gently widened her nostrils, immediately opening up her airway and allowing her to take full, easy breaths, possibly for the very first time. No more struggling for air!

Chewy is recovering like a champ and is already showing us how much happier she is! She's breathing easier, her eyes are clear and comfortable, and we expect her to enjoy walks and playtime so much more now.

This is a wonderful example of how proactive veterinary care can make a monumental difference for our beloved brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds. If you have an English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, or any other brachycephalic breed, and notice similar issues, please talk to us!
Join us in giving a big virtual round of applause to Chewy for being such a brave girl! 🎉🐾

Happy Birthday to Dr Roxanne. We hope you have an amazing birthday filled with lots of love and happiness.
12/10/2025

Happy Birthday to Dr Roxanne. We hope you have an amazing birthday filled with lots of love and happiness.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀Did you know that dogs can get breast cancer too?Just like humans, female do...
10/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Did you know that dogs can get breast cancer too?

Just like humans, female dogs have mammary glands — but theirs are located outside of the muscle, meaning that if surgery is needed, it’s often not as radical as in humans.

💗 Spaying your dog early is one of the best ways to greatly reduce her risk of developing mammary (breast) cancer.

🐾 How to check your dog:
Gently feel along her mammary area (from her chest down to her groin) with your fingertips. You’re feeling for any small lumps, bumps, or swelling. If you notice anything unusual — even tiny — it’s always best to have it checked by your vet as soon as possible.

Early detection saves lives — for both humans and pets 💕

🐰 A Second Chance for Nine Little Lives 🐰This week, we were contacted about nine rabbits who were being bred for meat. O...
09/10/2025

🐰 A Second Chance for Nine Little Lives 🐰
This week, we were contacted about nine rabbits who were being bred for meat. Our team stepped in, and yesterday, we sterilised them — ensuring there will be no more unwanted litters and giving them a fresh start. 💚

Today, our hearts are full knowing that every single bunny has found a loving new home. 🏡✨

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this rescue possible — your kindness truly saved lives. 💕

💥Successful Surgery Story!💥We recently helped a lovely patient named Reacher who came in with a cranial cruciate ligamen...
07/10/2025

💥Successful Surgery Story!💥

We recently helped a lovely patient named Reacher who came in with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, a common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs.

To resolve the issue, we performed a Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (CCWO). The surgery went great! We used a 2.7mm Titanium locking TPLO plate and titanium alloy screws to ensure a strong and lasting repair.

The post-op x-rays show good implant placement, and we're so happy to see Reacher on the road to a full recovery!💪

If you've noticed your dog limping or showing signs of knee pain, give us a call to schedule an exam. Early diagnosis is key to a successful outcome.

Address

60 Hennie Alberts Street
Alberton
1448

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 18:30
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:30
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:30
Thursday 07:00 - 18:30
Friday 07:00 - 18:30
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00
Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

0118673631/2

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