Lahore Pets & Vets Clinic

20/12/2025

When a Pregnant Doe Needs More:

The cause?

Malnutrition during pregnancy.

The result is heartbreaking:

Kid 1: Born dead, a victim of insufficient resources at a key stage of development.

Kid 2: Born alive but weak, low birth weight, and struggling to stand and nurse a clear sign of being starved of nutrients in the womb.

Our urgent focus now is on two lives

1. The surviving kid: We are providing colostrum via a syringe, warming support, and monitoring every breath. Its fight began before it even entered the world.

2. Willow: She is depleted. Her body gave everything it had. She is now on a careful, nutrient-dense recovery plan to help her heal, produce milk, and regain strength.

This is a painful reminder for all of us who keep goats

A pregnant doe is not just eating for two. She is building bones, brains, and muscle at an incredible rate. Her nutritional needs, especially for protein, energy, minerals (like selenium and calcium), and vitamins, skyrocket in the last trimester.

Quality over quantity. Good hay alone is not enough. They require supplemented, balanced grain formulated for pregnant does.

Body Condition Scoring is essential.Regularly feel her backbone and ribs. She should have a healthy cover, not be thin or overly fat.

Always have colostrum backup

Willow seemed fine—she was eating, she was mobile. But "seeming fine" isn't enough for a doe building lives inside her. She was carrying twins, a huge nutritional demand, and what she was getting from our standard rations and forage simply wasn't sufficient in those critical final weeks. Her body prioritized sustaining itself, leaving too little for the developing kids. Frozen goat colostrum or a quality replacer can be the difference between life and death for a weak kid.

We are grieving the loss we could have prevented and pouring every effort into the fragile life that remains. We failed Willow, and we owe her and her surviving kid our utmost care.

Please, learn from our heartache. If you have a pregnant doe, reevaluate her nutrition today. Talk to your vet, boost her ration, and watch her with a critical eye. The lives of her unborn kids depend entirely on what she receives.

Hug your goats a little tighter tonight. 💔



🩺 Dr. Junaid Ahmad

Veterinary Surgeon & Pet Care Specialist

Vets4Pets.PK – Home Veterinary Services

📞 ‪‪+92 302 4017870‬‬

📞 ‪‪+92 302 4153593‬‬

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.Vets4Pets.pk‬

🐾 Goat | Sheep| Cats | Birds | DOGS | Exotic Pets

🏥 Home Visits · Diagnosis · Treatment · Vaccination · Grooming

19/11/2025

Life Threatening Disease In Puppys:

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Viral Disease Description

Canine parvovirus infection, commonly known as "parvo," is a highly contagious and severe viral illness that primarily affects dogs. It is caused by Canine Parvovirus Type 2 (CPV-2).
What it is:
The virus preferentially attacks and destroys rapidly dividing cells in a dog's body, most notably the cells lining the small intestine and the bone marrow. This destruction leads to an impaired ability to absorb nutrients, massive fluid loss, and a severely weakened immune system.
Dogs at Risk:
Puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age are the most susceptible.
Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs of any age.
Certain breeds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and German Shepherds, may be at higher risk.
Key Clinical Signs:
Symptoms typically appear 3 to 10 days after infection and can progress very quickly.
Severe, often bloody, diarrhea (which may have a foul odor).
Persistent vomiting.
Lethargy (extreme fatigue and sluggishness).
Loss of appetite (anorexia).
Fever or low body temperature (hypothermia).
Dehydration and abdominal pain.
The combination of severe vomiting and diarrhea quickly leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Damage to the intestinal lining allows bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, causing septic shock, which can be fatal. Most deaths occur within 48 to 72 hours after signs first appear if left untreated.
Transmission:
Parvovirus is extremely hardy and is spread through direct contact with infected dogs or indirect contact with their f***s. The virus can survive in the environment (soil, kennels, food bowls, clothing, etc.) for many months, making it highly contagious and difficult to eliminate.
Treatment:
There is no specific cure for CPV, so treatment is focused on intensive supportive care, often requiring several days of hospitalization. This care includes:
Intravenous (IV) fluids to combat severe dehydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Medications to control vomiting, nausea, and pain.
Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections that can be life-threatening due to the damaged gut barrier and weakened immune sys

19/11/2025

Life Threatening Disease In Puppys:

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Viral Disease Description

Canine parvovirus infection, commonly known as "parvo," is a highly contagious and severe viral illness that primarily affects dogs. It is caused by Canine Parvovirus Type 2 (CPV-2).
What it is:
The virus preferentially attacks and destroys rapidly dividing cells in a dog's body, most notably the cells lining the small intestine and the bone marrow. This destruction leads to an impaired ability to absorb nutrients, massive fluid loss, and a severely weakened immune system.
Dogs at Risk:
Puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age are the most susceptible.
Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs of any age.
Certain breeds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and German Shepherds, may be at higher risk.
Key Clinical Signs:
Symptoms typically appear 3 to 10 days after infection and can progress very quickly.
Severe, often bloody, diarrhea (which may have a foul odor).
Persistent vomiting.
Lethargy (extreme fatigue and sluggishness).
Loss of appetite (anorexia).
Fever or low body temperature (hypothermia).
Dehydration and abdominal pain.
The combination of severe vomiting and diarrhea quickly leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Damage to the intestinal lining allows bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, causing septic shock, which can be fatal. Most deaths occur within 48 to 72 hours after signs first appear if left untreated.
Transmission:
Parvovirus is extremely hardy and is spread through direct contact with infected dogs or indirect contact with their f***s. The virus can survive in the environment (soil, kennels, food bowls, clothing, etc.) for many months, making it highly contagious and difficult to eliminate.
Treatment:
There is no specific cure for CPV, so treatment is focused on intensive supportive care, often requiring several days of hospitalization. This care includes:
Intravenous (IV) fluids to combat severe dehydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Medications to control vomiting, nausea, and pain.
Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections that can be life-threatening due to the damaged gut barrier and weakened immune system.

17/07/2023

01/07/2023

Stay Blessed ❤️

18/04/2023

Suffering from


Kindly do routine check up with qualified veterinary doctors in order to prevent any loss


Lahore Pets & Vets Clinic
Vet Junaid Ahmad

Contact:
📞03024153593
Whats App: 03431253593

01/08/2022

Suffering from


Kindly do routine check up with qualified veterinary doctors in order to prevent any loss


Lahore Pets & Vets Clinic
Vet Junaid Ahmad

Contact:
📞03024153593
Whats App: 03431253593

31/07/2022

Routine check up with vets help to prevent any future disease especially in & all kind of etc.
Lahore Pets & Vets Clinic
Vet Junaid Ahmad

Contact:
📞03024153593
Whats App: 03431253593