Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre

30/05/2026

🐶 Puppies Available for Adoption 🐶

Looking for a loving home for adorable puppies! ❤️

✅ 2 vaccinations already completed
✅ Deworming already done
✅ Healthy, playful, and ready to join their forever families

If you are interested in giving one of these puppies a caring and responsible home, please contact the owner:

📞 58526770

Please share this post to help these puppies find loving homes. 🏡🐾

27/05/2026

23/05/2026

⚠️ TICK PARALYSIS IN DOGS ⚠️

Tick paralysis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by toxins released from certain ticks while feeding on your dog. Early signs may include weakness, wobbliness, difficulty walking, vomiting, changes in bark, and breathing difficulties.

The good news is that with early detection and prompt veterinary treatment, most dogs can recover fully.

✅ Check your pets daily for ticks
✅ Use regular tick prevention
✅ Seek veterinary care immediately if you notice any symptoms

Protect your furry friends — prevention is always better than cure. 🐶💚

📍 Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre
Cr Volcy Pougnet Str / Enniskillen Str, Port Louis
📞 52577474

12/05/2026

🐶 Kennel Cough Awareness 🐶

Kennel Cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs that spreads easily in places where dogs interact, such as parks, kennels, grooming salons, and training centres. Common signs include persistent coughing, gagging, sneezing, nasal discharge, and lethargy.

The good news is that vaccination can greatly reduce the risk and severity of the disease, helping to keep your furry friend healthy and protected.

✅ Kennel Cough vaccine now available at Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre.

📍 Cr Enniskillen Str / Volcy Pougnet Str, Port Louis
📞 52577474

Protect your dog today for a healthier tomorrow! 🐾

11/05/2026

🐱 Feline Calicivirus is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cats of all ages. It commonly causes sneezing, nasal discharge, mouth ulcers, eye infections, fever, and loss of appetite. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia and other serious complications.

💉 Vaccination is the best protection against FCV and helps reduce the spread and severity of the disease. Keeping your cat’s vaccinations up to date is essential for a healthy and happy life.

📍 Visit us at Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre
Cr Enniskillen/Volcy Pougnet Street, Port Louis
📞 52577474

02/05/2026

🐾 Heartworm Disease in Pets – What You Need to Know 🐾

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease affecting dogs and cats. It is transmitted through mosquito bites, allowing parasites to live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

⚠️ Signs to watch for:
• Persistent cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Fatigue or reduced activity
• Weight loss

The good news? Heartworm is preventable. With regular preventive treatment and annual testing, you can protect your pet from this dangerous disease.

📅 Prevention is simple, safe, and much more affordable than treatment.

❤️ Protect their heart. Protect their life.

📞 Contact us today: 52577474
📍 Cr Enniskillen Str / Volcy Pougnet Str, Port Louis

30/04/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) are essential nutrients that play a key role in keeping your pet healthy from the inside out 🐾
They help maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat, reduce itching and inflammation, support joint mobility, and promote heart and brain health—especially important for growing puppies/kittens and senior pets.
Regular supplementation can also strengthen your pet’s immune system and improve overall wellbeing.
💡 Not all pets need the same dose—always consult your veterinarian to choose the right Omega-3 supplement and dosage for your pet.
📍 Available at Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre
📞 52577474

28/04/2026

Importance of biochemistry blood tests in dogs and cats

Biochemistry (blood chemistry) tests are one of the most powerful tools in small animal practice. For both dogs and cats, they provide a window into how internal organs are functioning—often revealing problems long before clinical signs become obvious.

🧪 What is a biochemistry blood test?

A biochemistry profile measures chemicals and enzymes in the blood to evaluate organ function, electrolyte balance, and metabolic status. It complements a complete blood count (CBC).

🔍 Why it’s important
1. Early detection of disease
Many serious conditions—like Kidney disease or Liver disease—develop gradually and may not show symptoms early. Biochemistry tests can detect subtle changes before the pet appears ill.

2. Assessing organ function

Key parameters include:

Kidneys: Urea, creatinine

Liver: ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin

Pancreas: Glucose, lipase

Electrolytes: Sodium, potassium, chloride

This helps diagnose conditions like Diabetes mellitus and dehydration.

3. Monitoring ongoing diseases
For pets already diagnosed with chronic illnesses (e.g., Chronic kidney disease), regular blood tests track progression and guide treatment adjustments.

4. Pre-anesthetic safety
Before surgery or procedures, biochemistry tests ensure organs can handle anesthesia, reducing risk and improving outcomes.

5. Evaluating treatment response
After starting medications or therapies, vets use blood tests to check:

If the treatment is working

If there are side effects (e.g., liver stress from drugs)

6. Routine health screening
Even healthy pets benefit from annual or biannual screening, especially:

Senior pets

Breeds prone to metabolic or organ diseases

💡 Simple message for pet owners
“Blood tests help us see what your pet cannot tell us. Early detection means easier treatment, less suffering, and a longer, healthier life.”

🐾 IMPORTANCE OF BIOCHEMISTRY BLOOD TESTS
in Dogs & Cats

🔬 What do blood tests tell us?
Biochemistry tests help evaluate your pet’s internal organ function and overall health—even before symptoms appear.

❤️ Why it matters:

✔ Early Disease Detection
Identify kidney, liver, and metabolic diseases before they become serious

✔ Organ Function Check
Assess liver, kidneys, pancreas, and electrolyte balance

✔ Monitor Ongoing Conditions
Track diseases like diabetes and kidney disease

✔ Safe Anesthesia
Ensure your pet is fit before surgery

✔ Treatment Monitoring
Check how well medications are working

✔ Routine Health Screening
Essential for adult & senior pets

💡 Remember:
“Early detection saves lives and reduces treatment costs.”

📍 Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre
📞 Contact us: 52577474

🐶🐱 Because your pet deserves the best care

25/04/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day! Today, we celebrate all veterinarians and animal care professionals who dedicate their lives to protecting the health and happiness of animals. Thank you for your compassion, commitment, and care.

23/04/2026

🐾 Parvovirus in Puppies – Early Action Saves Lives! 🐾

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that affects puppies, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and weakness. Without prompt treatment, it can quickly become life-threatening.

💧 Fluid therapy is a critical part of treatment, helping to restore hydration, balance electrolytes, and support recovery. With early veterinary care, many puppies can survive and recover well.

✅ Protect your puppy by keeping vaccinations up to date and avoiding contact with infected animals.

📞 Contact Pets & Vets Animal Care Centre on 52577474 for advice, early testing, and treatment.

🐶 Your pet’s health is our priority.