Last month we got 5 cases of 3 dogs & 2 cats presenting with flu / producing a thick yellow mucous. We gave a couple of antibiotics, over the admission period of one month but no improvement was seen. The sad part is all the animals succumbed to pneumonia. Where does this leave you as […]
Read MoreWhile many pet owners have dogs and cats , some unique loving own pet birds . Since birds are unique pets , alot is not known about them . In this articlee, we shall be looking at the best feeds to give to your birds for a healthy life. A healthy diet is one of […]
Read MoreThe rainy season in Uganda is here and as a vet, I would like to advise dog owners to take extra caution. Uganda’s rainy season brings relief from the heat, but for dog owners, it also comes with a few extra responsibilities. Wet compounds, muddy walks, increased humidity and parasites can all create problems for […]
Read MoreI have had cats since my first year at Makerere University as a veterinary student. Over the past 10 years, I have parented both male and female cats, at home and in hostels. I have also become friends with a few stray cats along the way. After all these years, I have come to one […]
Read MoreIn my previous article, I wrote about common diseases that affect dogs in Uganda. One of the the most common disease is Parvo. Parvovirus is one of the most serious diseases a puppy can develop. It can progress quickly, especially in young, unvaccinated puppies, and without proper veterinary treatment it can become life-threatening. At Superior […]
Read MoreIf you own a dog in Makindye, Buziga, Muyenga, Nsambya, Kabalagala, Mutungo, Luzira, Muyenga or other parts of Kampala, you already know that keeping a dog healthy involves more than feeding it and giving it a place to sleep. Dogs in Uganda can be exposed to infectious diseases, ticks, parasites, contaminated food, road accidents and […]
Read MoreIf your dog or cat becomes sick, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Where can I buy medicine for my pet?” In Kampala, veterinary medicines and pet health products can be found in different places. Many animal related pharmacies are allover Kampala and all around Uganda. Many pet owners even go to […]
Read MoreHaving a male dog at home can sometimes come with an unexpected surprise. Your dog may roam around the neighborhood, mate with female dogs, and before you know it, you are being told that your dog has fathered puppies you never planned for. Sometimes the puppies start arriving one after another, and you find yourself […]
Read MoreAs a veterinarian, one of the questions I hear from dog and cat owners is, “Doctor, what exactly is spaying, and how much will it cost?” Many pet owners know that spaying prevents unwanted pregnancies, but there is much more to the procedure than that. Spaying is a surgical procedure performed on female cats and […]
Read MoreAs a veterinarian, I receive many questions from pet owners about their dogs and cats. Some ask about food, vaccination or behaviour. There is nothing wrong with doing research. In fact, an informed pet owner is often a better-prepared pet owner. However, as I explained in my previous article, “Can I Trust AI Information About […]
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