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Pancreatitis in dogs causes vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Learn the signs, diagnosis and treatment from AVH Animal Ark vets, SG.
Feline urethral obstruction is a life-threatening emergency. Spot the signs early — AVH Animal Ark vets explain symptoms and treatment for blocked cats.
Pyometra (infected uterus) is a surgical emergency in unspayed female dogs and cats. AVH Animal Ark vets explain causes, symptoms and treatment.
Heartworm disease in cats and dogs is preventable but deadly. AVH Animal Ark vets explain transmission, symptoms, testing and prevention in Singapore.
Scooting, licking and a foul smell can mean impacted anal sacs in dogs and cats. AVH Animal Ark vets explain causes, expression and surgical options.
Chocolate, grapes, lilies and human medications can be lethal for pets. AVH Animal Ark vets list common household toxicities for cats and dogs in SG.
In sunny Singapore, it is not uncommon to feel the effects of the blazing sun and insatiable humidity that greets us on a regular basis. As such, both us and our beloved pets may fall victim to the relentless climate and develop heat injuries. It is therefore, crucial to ensure that owners are well-equipped with knowledge to recognise early signs, act promptly and undertake measures to prevent this potentially life-threatening occurrence. Animals are at a higher risk of sustaining heat related injuries due to their thick coats and the inability to regulate their body temperature by sweating, like humans do. Instead, they adopt other mechanisms such as panting to cool their bodies down. Unfortunately, this isn’t always an effective way to avoid overheating and external factors can result in rapid elevation of an animal’s body temperature. When this happens, they may begin to show signs that may point towards an impending heatstroke. These signs include:
