Author name: Jan Tie

Fireworks and firecrackers They are an important part of how we celebrate the new year or other festive seasons. As a pet owner, however, you may know or have even experienced firsthand how fireworks and pets just don’t go well together. Studies have indicated that up to 50% of dogs are afraid of fireworks. The

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a debilitating respiratory syndrome that is caused by upper airway abnormalities. This syndrome commonly affects brachycephalic dog breeds such as the English bulldog, pug, French bulldog, Boston terrier, Boxer, Pekingese, shih tzu, and Chinese Sharpei, just to name a few. A brachycephalic breed has a shortened muzzle due to

What is a Portosystemic shunt (PSS)? The liver is a vital organ of the body. It functions as part of the digestive system, filtering toxins and by-products of digested food and drink. In a normal pet, blood flows from the intestines to the liver through a major blood vessel to be filtered. This major blood

Is cheaper better? Are vets overpriced? Is it unethical to charge such different rates between vet clinics? The myths behind price differences between different clinics and practices have long been a big question mark for pet owners, with different speculations and conspiracy theories to explain what the differences are and why this is so. This

What is entropion?  Entropion is a condition where the eyelid margin rolls inwards and onto the cornea. One or both eyes may be affected on the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both eyelids. As a result, the eyelashes or other eyelid hairs are now rubbing on the clear window of the eye which is called

You’ve just brought home a new puppy. She’s the most delightful yet naughty creature to grace your household. She brings much joy and excitement into your life. And you’re a busy pet parent now. With her vaccinations up to date, dental health discussed, and diet sorted out, the next thing on the list sounds pretty

The Malaysian Pet Passport (or Pet Identification Document) is an effort by the Malaysian government to establish an official Identification Document for pets in Malaysia (mainly focused on dogs, cats, and horses, although it can be extended to any other pets as well). This has been around since 2010 but was only an optional document

Have you heard any of these following statements about pet parasites?   These are in fact common myths or misconceptions pet owners have when it comes to ectoparasites (parasites that live on the outside of their hosts). Unfortunately, pets are exposed to ticks and fleas by various means. Your clothing, grooming brushes, or other pets