Dr. Winnie

Articles by Dr. Winnie

My name is Dr. Winnie. I earned a Masters of Science in Biology from St Georges University and graduated from the University of Pretoria's Veterinary School.

I have been an animal lover and owners all my life having owned a Rottweiler named Duke, a Pekingese named Athena and now a Bull Mastiff named George, also known as big G! I'm also an amateur equestrian and love working with horses.

I'm a full-time Veterinarian in South Africa specializing in internal medicine for large breed dogs. I enjoy spending time with my husband, 2 kids and Big G in my free time.

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Dog skin issues

Itchy Skin in Dogs

Dogs can get itchy for a variety of reasons: allergies, such as food or environmental allergies, can lead to severe itching, redness, and skin inflammation.

Dog skin issues

Flaky Skin in Dogs

Flaky skin in dogs, also known as dry skin or dermatitis, is a common issue characterized by the shedding of dry, scaly flakes from a dog's skin.

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Recurrence of Dog Vestibular Disease

In many cases, vestibular disease resolves itself spontaneously: most dogs will start to improve within 2 to 4 days, with 71% of dogs showing improvements after a median of 4 days after […]

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