At The Veterinary Hospital, we have an in-house veterinary laboratory equipped with the Idexx Lab Station- the most up to date computer analytical machinery for blood testing together with an array of other specialised tests. Being in-house, it allows us to accurately monitor patients and report results rapidly. In addition to conducting comprehensive […]
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Chocolate Toxicity Calculator Why is chocolate bad for dogs? Chocolate contains theobromine, which is a chemical that is similar to caffeine. Dogs are particularly sensitive to theobromine and it can be poisonous to them in large enough amounts. Theobromine can make dogs unwell in a number of different ways, but its main effect is to
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What is it? Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a breed related disorder that significantly compromises the way pets breathe. Brachy means shortened and Cephalic means head, so animals affected are “flat face” breeds. These dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed-in appearance. Due
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What is an Antibody Titer Test or what my friends call VacciCheck Vaccicheck is a simple and affordable single blood test designed to monitor animals’ immunity status as a result of vaccination, in order to confirm protection and avoid unnecessary vaccination in immunized pets. It will assess a pet’s immune status for core feline and
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Euthanasia, or “putting to sleep” is something that most pet owners will have to encounter at some stage of their life. It is usually performed because there is no other way to alleviate pain or suffering caused by a disease, illness, or old age. It is up to us human beings, to ensure
In compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, animal burial is not allowed in the UAE, but we facilitate cremation services through a third-party service provider. We absolutely guarantee that after your pet passes on, he or she is looked after correctly and with the dignity and respect that they deserve. He or she will be
Everyone that loses a pet, experiences some degree of grief at their death. How that grief is expressed will depend upon personality, upbringing, life experiences and numerous other factors. For many, a good cry is a sufficient expression of the loss of a companion that gave lots of pleasure, but others may find it much
YES. Families that live together form close attachments. When a companion animal dies, surviving pets may “cling” to their human family members, be more reactive to stimuli, appear anxious or depressed, or demonstrate a loss of interest in playing, sleeping, or eating. These behavioural and emotional changes may be a temporary response to the loss,
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The death of a cat companion has a profound impact on a household – grieving humans, changes of routine and the absence of a familiar part of the social unit. There have been positive and negative responses seen in cats that lose a companion and an equally significant number of owners report no response whatsoever
How to prepare for traveling with your pet Traveling with your pet especially when relocating to another country is part of responsible pet ownership and most expat pet owners will experience it at some stage of their pets’ life. Each receiving country has its own requirements and regulations when it comes to pet Import/ Export
