Category: pet care

As a vet student and former small animal nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to overlook a pet emergency — until it’s too late. Pets often hide pain and discomfort, and what looks like a minor issue could actually be life-threatening. This blog […]

Since I’ve passed my CVA examinations and have been practicing it, I’ve been getting this question a lot — what exactly is acupuncture and what does it do? If you want a short explanation, jump to the “Main purpose” heading. Otherwise, let me explain it […]

As a veterinary nurse, this was a topic that needed to be explained clearly and simply to pet owners. Because not only is the animal’s life at stake, it can cause much inconvenience to the veterinary work and the clients’ time when the fasting instructions […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]