Vet Care BD

05/01/2026

Cat' skin disease called "feline pyoderma" most commonly seen in adult male.

10/12/2025

The first deworming dose for kittens is typically recommended to start between 3 and 6 weeks of age, and this early care is vital for their development. Deworming before vaccinations is crucial to ensure the kitten's immune system is strong enough to respond effectively to the vaccines.
Keeping in mind that specific medication and dosage will depend entirely on the kitten's age, weight, and health status, professional guidance is essential for a safe and effective.

18/03/2025

It is important to know that there are four important exposure points through which cats can spread diseases to humans (f***s, bites and saliva, contact with skin or fur, and scratches).
ref: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers

25/10/2024

Feline psychogenic alopecia, may be initiated by any dermatosis, but usually caused by 'anxiety neurosis' which is induced by any one of a variety of environmental changes upsetting the cat. Therefore history, careful examination, observation and diagnosis are needed for the treatment of a cat suffers alopecia in avoiding unnecessary use of antimicrobials preparations.

25/04/2024

World Veterinary Day (27 April 2024 )celebrates veterinarians as essential health workers.
Veterinarians competencies must be regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large. The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to humans physical, mental and social well-being.

24/04/2024

https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/first-aid-kit-for-pet-birds?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3RqVE5Z7KfPGai9DwRYsPUgolrfOD8Me0g-JCkk5dbq3x1pFcWYYNji0A_aem_AeEnTx0i8MpktNvWuRIYoIl5fb0Sh2YhM4IZFHWWwa-FWI5w851rBEktuSRJtEZlSG4hLBaxgi1iS10p4__tz6B0

Bleeding emergencies often warrant the use of pressure wraps to aid in the application of direct pressure to open cuts, abrasions, and fractures. Do not apply a wrap if you are uncertain of the proper method. Most bleeding skin wounds will clot on their own or be “protected” by the bird from fur...

31/12/2023

If you are scratched or bitten by a cat or kitten, it is important to wash the area with soap and water quickly.
Cat scratch disease is causes redness and swelling at the site of a cat scratch or bite . It is better to contact your doctor if you develop any symptoms of cat scratch disease or infection.

17/10/2023

Cat/Dog vaccines have been shown efficacious in healthy animals. A protective immune response may not be obtained if animals are nurturing infectious diseases, are malnourished or parasitized, are stressed due to translocation or environmental condition or otherwise immunocompromised. Point to be noted that the vaccine should administered in accordance with label directions given by the manufacturers. So it is good to consider the above mentioned states of the animals &/consult with a Vet before vaccinating the animals.

29/08/2023

The roundworm – Ophidascaris robertsi, a live, 8cm-long (3in) worm has been removed from the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman by a neurosurgeon investigating the patient’s mystery symptoms.This worm is usually commonly found in carpet pythons. Its larvae are usually found in small mammals and marsupials, which are then eaten by the python, allowing the life cycle to complete itself in the snake.
Ref. BBC.

02/07/2021

People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.

Pets sick with the virus that causes COVID-19 may have:
Fever
Coughing
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Lethargy (unusual laziness or sluggish)
Sneezing
Runny nose
Eye discharge
Vomiting
Diarrhea.