Our Heroes!

Dr Jandre and Dr Sagitta and all the staff have been exceptional. Our GSD had been sick with vomiting and lethargy for 2 days (with treatment at our regular vet) but took a turn for the worst on 4 July 2026. My vet recommended going to Bryanston Veterinary Hospital for 24 hour care. Our dog was immediately x-rayed and urgent explorative surgery was deemed necessary, as there seemed to be some foreign objects in her intestines. What they found was a mesenteric root intestinal torsion - her intestines were twisted with the arteries, and her intestines were already purple from lack of blood supply and oxygen. They phoned us mid-surgery to prepare us for the fact that she might not survive the surgery. But, Dr Jandre managed to get the intestines untwisted and blood flow returned. He warned us that the success of this particular surgery was less than 20%, plus there was a clot that was also a risk. She stayed in ICU for 6 nights, and Dr Jandre phoned us every day to keep us updated with her progress - and I appreciate his honesty every day - no sugar-coating or false promises. "She's still at risk, but she is doing well and making great progress". I also appreciate that we were able to visit her twice a day and once strong enough, even take her to the garden for a walk. We went for a 2-week checkup and staple removal today, and the genuine care shown by Dr Jandre and his team, is not something we have seen at any emergency vet in the past! Yes, they are expensive, but they saved our girl's life!