Rev Dr Alex Niven

About Rev Dr Alex Niven

Rev Dr Alex Niven (BVMS,MRCVS,SAVC), has a Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree and is a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the South African Veterinary Council and the South African Veterinary Association. He completed a classical human homeopathy course for medical practitioners in Johannesburg and, following extensive success of clinical homeopathy with animals, formulated a range of homeopathic animal products under the Eco-Vet label.

Osteoarthritis in Dogs

2023-03-21T08:35:04+00:00By Rev Dr Alex Niven|Animal Health|

Degenerative joint disease (DJD), also known as osteoarthritis, affects as many as one in five dogs. The disease cannot be cured, but there are several treatment options available to help ease pain and improve mobility.

An Update on Biliary

2023-02-23T08:20:48+00:00By Rev Dr Alex Niven|Animal Health|

It is summer time and along with those lovely long days and walks with our best friends we have to contend with the ticks that come out of hiding at this time of year. So it’s definitely time for an update on on biliary.

Joint Disease in the Working Animal

2021-11-29T21:05:28+00:00By Rev Dr Alex Niven|Animal Health|

Joint disease causes severe pain and limitation of movement in many working dogs and horses. Homoeopathic treatment offers a humane, non-toxic and economic approach to the maintenance and restoration of function. Dr Alex Niven describes some basic joint problems and indicates which remedies should be considered in their alleviation.

Ear Disease in Dogs

2021-08-03T11:35:27+00:00By Rev Dr Alex Niven|Animal Health|

Dr Alex Niven outlines the causes, symptoms and treatment of outer ear infection in dogs so that you can be prepared if your best friend is afflicted with this common condition.

Understanding Canine Epilepsy

2021-06-19T10:48:59+00:00By Rev Dr Alex Niven|Animal Health|

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in dogs. Understanding what causes seizures and knowing how best to cope with them and how epilepsy can be treated in the longer term will help you deal with the shock of discovering that your pet is affected.