Traveling with pets can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with important responsibilities. Whether you are planning a road trip or an international flight, your pet’s safety, comfort, and health should always come first. At VSL Veterinary Clinic, we understand how stressful travel planning can be for pet[…]
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If you’ve noticed a strange, circular bald patch on your cat or dog, you may be dealing with ringworm — one of the most common fungal infections in pets. Despite its name, ringworm isn’t caused by a worm at all. It’s a fungal infection that can affect your pet’s skin,[…]
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As a professional groomer, I always remind cat owners that good hygiene is not just about appearance it’s about your cat’s comfort, health, and overall well-being. Cats are naturally clean animals, but they still need regular care from us to stay in their best condition. 1. Regular Brushing is[…]
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Heatstroke can happen faster than most owners realise and we have already seen a few cases come through the clinic as the weather starts warming up. Watch for early signs like: – Heavy panting, intense and noisy – Drooling, with saliva usually thick and stick – Restlessness and agitation –[…]
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Khmer New Year is one of the busiest travel periods of the year! Many families take the opportunity to visit relatives, travel around Cambodia or spend time away celebrating. During this time, a lot of dogs stay in pet hotels, boarding facilities or doggie daycare, where they can be safely[…]
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THE IMPORTANCE OF STERILIZING YOUR PET Deciding to sterilize your pet is one of the most responsible choices a dog or cat owner can make. Sterilization (Spaying females or Castrating Males) is considered a preventive measure, and if done at the appropriate age will reduce behavioral problems, improve individual health[…]
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Kennel Cough: What Pet Owners Need to Know If your dog has developed a dry, hacking cough, it could be kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection. Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, spreads easily in places where dogs gather, such as boarding facilities, dog parks, and grooming[…]
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The European wildcat, scientific name Felis Silvestris, is the closest wild relative of today’s domestic cats, Felis Silvestris Catus. A European Wildcat may have a home territory of up to 4 square kilometers and is primarily a nocturnal predator, spending the majority of its nighttime waking hours hunting rodents and[…]
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Cat flu is very common, even in hot countries like Cambodia. Pets who are kept inside may be sensitive to air conditioning or fans, while pets who go outside may come into contact with other animals and germs. Actually, cat flu is the name that we give to the syndrome.[…]
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As a responsible pet owner, you naturally only want the best for your furry companions. In this article, Dr. Seán, longtime vet at VSL Veterinary Clinic, dives into the topic of relevant parasites in Southeast Asia; how to prevent and treat them. Internal parasites: roundworms, tapeworms, and more. External parasites:[…]
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