Christmas is just around the corner and I thought I should share something related — Christmas hazards and how to keep our pets safe this holiday. We certainly do not want any accidents to happen to ruin this beautiful season! Or at least know what […]
Author: jaelyntann
Do you need to vaccinate your dog or cat yearly?
Keeping your dog or cat up to date with their vaccinations is highly recommended as its benefits far outweigh the cons. However, some pet owners still worry about over-vaccination, vaccination side effects and risks – which is completely UNDERSTANDABLE. The real question comes to whether you […]
5 Vietnamese Cultures to Appreciate and Practise
There’s always a lot to learn when you’re out of your own country. One of my biggest takeaways from my Vietnam trip was the appreciation and practice of their cultures! Things changed… And I’ve learnt to be more appreciative One of the best things I’ve […]
Overweight or Obese Pets – What should you do now?
“A little bit of chonky-ness won’t hurt them… besides, they look extra cute!” Tell me this is not a frequently heard statement… Ignorance is one reason, negligence is another. This is why pet obesity has reached/is reaching epidemic levels in many countries, including Singapore. What […]
How to reduce your pet’s vet bills?
Why are my vet bills always so expensive? Are the veterinarians out there just trying to earn our money? If they really do it because they love animals, why can’t they do it for free? We get these questions A LOT from pet owners, sometimes […]
15 Things I Have Learnt As a Vet Nurse
‘Learnt’ may not be the fully right word to use here as I’m still learning the things I’ve ‘learnt’… After 2 years and 4 months of getting shat on, peed on, anal gland squirted on, drooled on, also, dripping sweat after restraining a 20kg dog, […]
Tips to get your cat to drink water fuss free
You left a nice full bowl of water for your cat before leaving the house. After a long day out, you come home only to find out that it looks exactly the same as when you left this morning. It happens once so you let […]
How to Write a Personal Statement for Vet School
For years or months, you’ve been building up your portfolio, gaining work experience, volunteering, speaking to vet professionals about what it takes to a vet. As the application date nears, you sit down trying to draft the best personal statement you possibly can. Then you […]
Cat Ear Cleaning – What You Should Know
I have a senior cat and had only cleaned her ears once in her lifetime of 13 years so far, and it wasn’t even dirty then. Ear cleaning is a basic pet care routine for dogs, but it may not be for cats! Ear Cleaning […]
8 Ways – For a Less Stressful Cat Vet Visit
For cats, a vet visit can be, on one hand, an extremely daunting trip outside the comfort of the home and on the other hand, a fun and exciting trip with unique sights and scent. Normally, cats are kept indoors (with the exception of few […]