Boon for animal cancer research
“The active ingredient in Silver Pet Wound spray is organic silver, which has been used for centuries for its antimicrobial properties.”
The sales of a new pet wound spray are expected to give the Southern Africa Animal Cancer Association (Saaca) a much-needed cash injection.
This antiseptic treatment is designed to provide effective protection against viruses, bacteria and fungi while reducing inflammation and increasing healing in pets, according to the organisation.
“It is effective whether you’re dealing with skin rash, cuts, burns, wounds, puncture wounds, surgical wounds, or even cancer wounds,” said Saaca CEO Munnik Marais.
“The active ingredient in Silver Pet Wound spray is organic silver, which has been used for centuries for its antimicrobial properties.”
This certified and approved spray was made possible through an endorsement by the Saaca in collaboration with the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort campus).
A part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the organisation to fund its programmes. Saaca is an NPC and a registered PBO that focuses on funding research in animals with cancer as well as the general health of pets.
The spray is certified by the NCRS and ISO 9001 and 2015 and SANS 1828 approved and was created to protect pets against pathogens.
The endorsement of the product is in line with what the organisation stands for and is expected to bring relief to animals but also funding to the NPC.
Saaca is the first of its kind in Africa established to cater to the needs of animals diagnosed with cancer.
“Cancer has always been seen as a human illness, but little does everybody know that animals are diagnosed and die of cancer as humans do.
“In one study, 45% of the dogs that reached 10 years of age or older died of cancer,” said Marais
The main objectives of the organisation are working with Onderstepoort as a research institute and secondly to do sterilisation in rural areas and to educate the public on the topic.
“Saaca is so excited to have taken hands with the faculty of veterinary science, University of Pretoria, which will be conducting the research of animals with cancer.”
For more information on how you can join or donate, contact Marais at 083 268 8701.
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