Lisa Cant-Haylett - IFAW - Old or young? Large or small? If you walk on all fours and need veterinary treatment in Khayelitsha, Mdzananda Animal Clinic is the place to be.
During my morning spent at Mdzananda recently, Tiger and Milo were amongst the furry clients waiting their turn for volunteer vet, Dr George Lightfoot.
Tiger is ten years old - for a dog living in Khayelitsha, this is quite an achievement. To have reached the "ripe old age" of ten is of course testament to the kind of care Tiger has received over the last ten years from his owners, who clearly appreciate Tiger just as much for his companionship as they do security for themselves.
Tiger was not eating and due to his age, his owners thought it best he be humanely put to sleep. Dr Lightfoot pointed out to them that Tiger was suffering from mange and possibly had worm infestation too, which could cause Tiger's loss of appetite. Tiger was treated and sent home with his owners.
Milo, on the other hand, a fox terrier all of two months old could not sit still for a second, at least not long enough for me to take a photo of him, all my attempts resulting in blurred images of Milo trying to escape the grip of his owner.
Milo was due for his second vaccination, a nail trim and a dewormer. His enthusiasm on his morning outing was short lived when he felt a stinging sensation behind his shoulder blades and he was given his second vaccination, life is so unfair.
So off Tiger and Milo went home with their respective owners - back to the serious jobs of semi-retirement and puppyhood.
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