As 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 […]
Read MoreIf you own a dog or cat in Uganda, there is a good chance you have already used AI to ask a question about your pet. As more Ugandan pet owners turn to ChatGPT, Google, and other AI tools for quick advice on their dogs, cats, and other animals, one important question keeps coming up: […]
Read MoreIn Uganda, one of the most common external parasite on cats is fleas. They are tiny blood sucking insects that make both the pet owner and pet uncomfortable as they crawl and bite. They might look like a small problem, but I don’t recommend ignoring them. A few fleas can quickly become a much larger […]
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve noticed that many pet owners only think about veterinary products when their dog or cat becomes sick. By then, they are usually looking for something to solve an immediate problem. Other fancy pet owners only focus on buying toys for their pets. But as a veterinarian, I prefer a different […]
Read MoreOne sentence I hear almost every week is: “Doctor, we thought we should wait just one more day to see if our dog would get better.” I understand why pet owners do it. You don’t want to panic over something small. Your dog may still be wagging its tail or eating a little, so you hope […]
Read MoreOne of the most frightening moments for any pet owner is realizing that their dog or cat may have eaten something harmful. Poisoning can happen quickly, and the actions taken in the first few minutes can make a big difference in the outcome. In Uganda, there is a belief that milk and charcoal can cure […]
Read MoreLosing a beloved pet is one of the most difficult experiences any pet owner can face. Whether it is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or another companion animal, saying goodbye is never easy. During such an emotional time, many owners are left asking: “What should I do with my pet’s body?” At Superior Animal Clinic, […]
Read MoreA client recently walked into Superior Animal Clinic carrying a playful young puppy and asked, “Doctor, my puppy never leaves the compound. Does it really need a rabies vaccine?” Our answer was simple: Yes. Every dog and cat should be vaccinated against rabies, regardless of whether they stay indoors or outdoors. Rabies is one of […]
Read MoreA pet owner once told she wished pets could talk so as to inform her when they are in pain or need to see a veterinary. Pets talk through signs and you have to be careful not to miss the important ones because; Dogs and cats are remarkably good at hiding pain and illness. By […]
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