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Veterinary medicine in Uganda: common questions answered.

Veterinary practice is broadly categorized into two: 1: Small animal practice refers to veterinary care given to pets (dogs and cats). 90% of small animal practice is concentrated in Kampala and its suburbs. 2: Large animal practice refers to veterinary care given to food animals (cattle, goats, sheep, etc.). Eighty percent of large animal practice […]

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11 health tips to prevent your dog from getting sick

Dogs rarely fall sick with the right mental, physical, social, and health care. Routine vaccination, deworming, proper nutrition, elimination of parasites, etc are some health tips that keep your dog healthy. How often should a dog fall sick? Dogs are not supposed to get sick. Sickness is due to poor care for your dog, except […]

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How do you get a pet export permit in Uganda?

Are you planning to export your dog or cat from Uganda? Start early to prepare all the necessary documents for your pet to avoid inconveniences and delays Contact a nearby licensed veterinarian or call 0771909946 for help with the required documents to export your pet from Uganda. To export a pet from Uganda, you need […]

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Cancers among dogs in Uganda. (types and treatments)

There are many types of cancer among dogs in Uganda, which are classified based on the organs they affect or their ability to spread to different organs. Benign cancers are cancers that do not spread to other organs. Malignant cancers are cancers that spread to other organs. TVT, oral warts, lipomas, breast cancers, and hemangiosarcomas […]

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Paralysis of the back legs among dogs in Uganda

Paralysis of the behind legs is one of the conditions most diagnosed by small animal vets in Uganda, among old dogs. Paralysis of the hind legs can be sudden or progressive. Progressive hind limb paralysis in dogs starts with muscle spasms, wobbling, dragging the legs, and inability to stand or sense the back legs. Nerve […]

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Prevention and treatment of unhealthy coats (fur) among cats

Your cat’s coat is a reflection of their general health state. Poor feeding, stress, hygiene, ectoparasites, worms, and skin diseases are the leading causes of unhealthy cat coats. A healthy cat’s fur should be clean, shiny, and smooth, with no mats, no dandruff, minimal shedding, evenly colored, and free of odor.  Should I be worried […]

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What is the cause of sudden death among rabbits in Uganda?

Rabbits are small, delicate animals. Many conditions can kill your rabbit quickly if left untreated. Is it normal for my rabbits to die suddenly? It’s abnormal for a young rabbit to die suddenly; contact the nearest veterinarian to rule out any infectious conditions. Pasteurellosis, bloat, suffocation, accidents, aflatoxicosis, coccidiosis, and heat stroke are the most […]

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Cats as pets from Ugandan or African perspective

The number of cats (feral and pet) has tremendously increased in Uganda in the past 5 years. With increased literacy and more people joining the middle class, companion cats have increased. In some communities mostly rural areas, cat phobia is high due to negative myths about cats. How did cat phobia start in Uganda? In […]

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