Author name: Jan Tie

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

Do we need to brush our pet’s teeth?   In human medicine, oral healthcare is so important that there is an entire field dedicated to it. What you might not know is that the science behind your beloved cats and dogs’ teeth is not that different compared to ours. Yet, dental hygiene is one of

Growing old is part of life and our pets go through it earlier and faster than we think. It can be hard to watch our fur kids age but you can help your pet live a happy and healthy life in their senior years by providing them with the proper physical, mental and healthcare support.

As a pet owner, it’s certainly frustrating to see your dog scratching all the time. At times, you may even feel hopeless as he starts scratching again once the medication finishes. Well, here are some things you need to know about your itchy dog (and yes, he can be a normal dog again!). Why is

Can your beloved pet make you sick?  With the increasing number of high-rise residential buildings, more and more people are sharing the same living space as their pets. A large stray population in Malaysia also means people regularly adopt that cute stray kitten or puppy that followed them home. They do this sometimes without being