Paws and Tails Veterinary Hospital

14/11/2024

Please contact us if you need help. Our apology for any inconvenience caused.

若需要協助請聯繫診所，造成不便敬請見諒。

30/10/2024

🎃🐾 Spooktacular! 🐾🎃

Check out Dor Dor dressed up in best Wizard outfit! 🐱✨ With her magical hat and enchanting charm, he’s ready to cast a spell on all the treats this Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🍬

Dor Dor and Paws & Tails Team Wishing everyone a purr-fectly spooky Halloween! 🕷️

🎃🐾 萬聖節驚奇！ 🐾🎃

快來看 Dor Dor 化身成為最棒的巫師！ 🐱✨ 帶著他神奇的帽子和迷人的魅力，他準備在這個萬聖節施展魔法！ 🧙‍♀️🍬

Dor Dor 與Paws & Tails 祝大家度過一個完美又有些嚇人的萬聖節！ 🕷️

17/09/2024

🌕 *多多祝大家中秋節快樂!* 🐾🥮

我們的診所團隊明天9月18日休診一日，與家人一起享受這個假期。
我們將於 *2024年9月19日* 營業，若需要緊急醫療協助，麻煩請聯繫其他診所，造成不便盡請見諒。

Paws and Tails 祝大家佳節愉快

🌕 *Happy Mid Autumn Festival!*🐾🥮

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful celebration! Our team will be taking a break tomorrow to enjoy the holiday with our families. We’ll be back on *September 19, 2024*.

Thank you for your understanding!

Warm wishes,
Paws and Tails Team

14/08/2024

This is Iggy, my male cat who has gone missing since Saturday
morning August 3rd near where I live next to resident carpark.
He was wearing a blue collar with a little bell and an AirTag. He is has a very timid personality . If you see him or hear the bell, please don’t try to chase, contact me asap.
Microchips:ISOCHIP945000002414571 AVIDCHIP604572309
此家貓自 3rd Aug 2024 星期六上午，在大浪灣村民停車場附近走 失。貓咪應有佩戴藍色頸圈及 Apple AirTag。 此貓性格細膽，容易嚇跑，如有發現此貓蹤影，請勿追捕。 請即聯絡 Mauro 9753 2804 告知位置。
Thank you very much. 萬分感謝🙏🙏

14/08/2024

Sterile neutrophilic lymphadenitis is a relative rare disease but can cause fever especially in young dogs. Careful diagnosis and treating with steroid is the key to resolve the disease.
無菌性嗜中性球淋巴結炎是一種相對少見但是會造成年輕狗狗發燒不適。小心的診斷並使用類固醇才能成功治療這個疾病。

19/07/2024

Your dogs and cats deserve appropriate dental care just like you do and dental Xray is the basic examination for dental procedure.
你的貓狗也應該需要正確的牙科治療跟檢查，拍攝牙科X光才能正確評估牙齒的狀況且適當的治療

17/07/2024

Due to the suspension of electricity supply to the whole building, we are going to open at 11:30 am on 18/7/2024. Phone service will be available for booking appointments and enquiry. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Date: 18/07/2024 (Thursday)
Affected Time: 09:00 am - 11:30 am

For booking or enquiry, please Whatsapp +85298705711
For Email: [email protected]

日期：2024年7月18日（星期四）
受影響時間：上午09:00 - 上午11:30

由於整棟大樓暫停供電，我們將於2024年7月18日上午11:30開始營業。電話服務將繼續提供預約和查詢。我們對造成的不便表示歉意。

若需要查詢請Whatsapp 9870 5711

29/05/2024

許多貓貓即使患有中度或嚴重的的貧血也可能沒有症狀，而讓主人跟醫生認為可以不需要處理繼續觀察，然而慢性的貧血不僅對器官造成影響也可能會有突發轉差死亡的風險。

Many cats may not show symptoms even if they have moderate or severe anemia, which can lead their owners and veterinarians to believe that no treatment is needed and observation can continue. However, chronic anemia not only affects the organs, but also carries the risk of sudden deterioration and even death.

25/05/2024

貓貓糖尿病若早期發現並給予正確的治療是有可能被治癒的，良好的血糖控制還有正確的飲食是治療成功的關鍵。

Feline diabetes can possible be cured if treated properly in the early stage. Good blood sugar control with appropriate diet are the keys to success.

貓貓的糖尿病可以治癒嗎？

其實有一部分貓貓的糖尿病是可以被治癒的，今天要來分享一個糖尿病痊癒的病例-Lily

Can a cat's diabetes be cured?

In fact, part of diabetic cats can be cured. Here is today’s case of diabetes remission - Lily.
Please scroll down for English version 👇

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Lily是一隻四歲大已絕育的母短毛唐貓（家貓），因為主人發現Lily於兩週前開始喝水小便份量增加，體重下降，在前兩家診所被診斷出患有糖尿病而建議需要住院治療，於是主人決定前來找我諮詢治療建議。檢查當天Lily明顯脫水，於是安排留院接受吊鹽水（點滴）並安裝了皮下血糖監控裝置，Lily在脫水狀況改善後，精神食慾明顯好轉，於是於第三天回家繼續觀察照顧，然而Lily對於胰島素的反應不佳，在持續調整胰島素劑量後發現需要使用到正常劑量的4-5倍才有辦法將血糖控制下來。在接受胰島素治療一個月後，Lily體重明顯上升，也沒有再出現糖尿病的相關症狀，再次安裝皮下血糖監控裝置後發現Lily血糖曲線持續處於正常低值，於是逐漸降低胰島素劑量，最後成功停止使用胰島素，而Lily狀況仍然穩定，顯示糖尿病已經痊癒（Remission)

📌為何貓貓的糖尿病有可能痊癒？
由於貓貓的糖尿病多數是因為其他因素、使用類固醇治療或是患有胰臟炎造成胰島素抗性，使得胰島素作用不佳，若早期診斷並且適當使用胰島素及適當食物，身體對胰島素的反應有可能會逐漸恢復正常而不再需要額外注射胰島素。

📌如何能增加糖尿病貓貓痊癒的機率？
要增加糖尿病貓貓痊癒的成功率，首先是需要早期診斷早期治療，另外必須正確的使用長效型的胰島素，給予正確的劑量及飲食種類及份量，讓大部分時間的血糖都處於適當的範圍內，才有可能有痊癒的機會，若是血糖不穩定除了有脫水的問題，低血糖也可能會造成抽筋甚至死亡。所幸現在有了持續監控血糖的皮下監測裝置，醫師可以獲得持續的血糖紀錄以調整治療。

⚠️Lily在剛開始治療的前一週，每1-2天都需要增加胰島素的劑量，最後需要給予一般劑量的4-5倍才能將血糖控制到適當的範圍，若沒有持續監控的數據，我一定不敢給予這麼高的劑量，而不受控制的高血糖一定也會讓Lily處於脫水及不適的狀態。

📌糖尿病痊癒的貓貓將來有可能會再復發嗎？
有可能，有糖尿病病史的貓貓有可能是因為基因遺傳、過肥、飲食或是患有相關疾病像是胰臟炎等，使得體內調節血糖的機制受到影響而誘發糖尿病，所以有可能在痊癒後復發，所以仍然需要密切觀察症狀、避免過胖、給予適當的飲食，另外也需要避免使用類固醇以免促使糖尿病復發。

其他關於糖尿病的內容可以參考我之前的文章

1.貓貓糖尿病介紹：https://bit.ly/3FHjOBm
2.貓貓糖尿病治療：https://bit.ly/3mMHvj8
3.貓貓糖尿病1-豬仔：https://bit.ly/3nfBvja
4.貓貓糖尿病2-喵喵：https://bit.ly/3C7I79g
5.貓貓糖尿病3-小虎妹 https://bit.ly/3SR3cMV

Lily is a 4-year-old spayed domestic shorthair cat. Her owner noticed that about two weeks ago, Lily started drinking and urinating more, and was losing weight. She was diagnosed with diabetes at two previous clinics and was recommended for hospitalization. So the owner came to seek for second opinion from me.

On the examination, Lily was clearly dehydrated, so she was hospitalized and receive IV fluids, and I installed the Freestyle libre subcutaneous glucose monitoring sensor. After her dehydration improved, Lily's energy and appetite clearly got better. She was discharged on the third day to continue observation at home.

However, Lily did not respond well to insulin during the first week. After continually adjusting the insulin dose, I found that she needed 4-5 times of the normal dose to get her blood sugar under control. After one month of insulin therapy, Lily's weight had significantly increased, and the diabetes-related symptoms had resolved. When I installed the sensor again, Lily's blood sugar curve remained consistently normal in low range. I gradually reduced the insulin dose, and eventually she was able to stop insulin completely. Lily's condition remains stable, indicating that her diabetes has gone into remission.

📌Why is it possible for some cats' diabetes to go into remission?
Most diabetes in cats might be triggered by other factors, steroid use, or pancreatitis, which can lead to insulin resistance. If diagnosed and treated early with appropriate insulin and diet, the body's response to insulin can gradually return to normal, and additional insulin injections may no longer be needed.

📌How can we increase the chance of diabetes remission in cats?
To increase the chance of remission, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. Proper use of long-acting insulin, with the right dosage and diet, is important to keep blood sugar in the appropriate range most of the time. Unstable blood sugar can lead to dehydration and even life-threatening low blood sugar which lower the chance of remission. Thankfully, continuous glucose monitoring devices can now provide the vets with data to optimize treatment if they know how to manage diabetes correctly.

In Lily's case, I had to increase her insulin dose 4-5 times of the normal amount in the first week to get her blood sugar under control. Without the continuous monitoring data, I would not have dared to give such a high dose, and the uncontrolled high blood sugar would have left Lily dehydrated and unwell.

📌Could a cat's diabetes remission relapse in the future?
It's possible. Cats with a history of diabetes may have underlying factors like genetics, obesity, diet, or related conditions like pancreatitis that affect their body's blood sugar regulation mechanism. So there is a risk of relapse even after remission. Close monitoring, avoiding obesity, providing suitable diet and preventing steroid use are the keys to preventing from recurrence.

⚠️ If you need veterinary assistance, please contact:
Paws and Tails Veterinary Hospital for inquiries or appointments
☎️ 28322836
WhatsApp: 98705711
www.pawsandtailshk.com

#貓糖尿病
#獸醫推薦
#寵物診所

21/05/2024

膀胱結石的治療不一定只有手術，跟獸醫師討論決定適合自己動物的治療
Surgery is not always the the only way to resolve bladder stone issue. Discuss with your vet and find out the suitable treatment for your pets.

膀胱結石一定要開刀手術嗎 ？今天要分享一個病例讓大家對膀胱結石有多些了解

Is surgery necessary for bladder stones? I hope the case I share today will give pet owners more ideas about bladder stone treatment. Please scroll down for English version.

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病例主角是一隻十歲大已絕育的公貓MoMo，主人發現他在5月10號當天突然不斷進出貓砂盆，於是帶貓貓去第一家診所檢查，當時發現膀胱內有幾顆很小的結石，但是因為膀胱很小而無法獲得小便樣本，於是給予貓貓一些止痛還有放鬆尿道的藥物之後，前診所醫生建議主人要儘快手術否則可能會有嚴重的併發症，由於主人無法決定是不是一定要馬上手術，加上貓貓給予藥物後症狀有改善，所以來詢問我的治療建議。

在5月14號當天我幫Momo進行了膀胱超聲波檢查發現所有結石已經全都不見，並進行了尿液檢驗，由於貓貓已經完全正常，所以我建議MoMo只需要先暫時給予尿道糧預防結石的發生。

以下是一些關於膀胱石的基本觀念， 希望能幫助到一些主人。

📌膀胱結石一定要手術嗎？
⚠️部分的膀胱石其實是可以溶解的，通常可以嘗試餵食尿道處方糧，在數週後量測結石是否變小而判斷是否可以溶解，若能夠持續變小，則可能不需要考慮手術。而且較為小顆的結石也有可能透過平時排尿被排出來。
⚠️然而有些結石形狀較為尖銳、粗糙，或是大小太大、數量太多，如果持續刺激膀胱造成出血或是發炎，也可能可以考慮直接手術移除、往往可以更為快速的解決問題。
⚠️若石頭不慎進入尿道造成阻塞，則必須在麻醉下將石頭沖回膀胱並會建議同時開刀將石頭取出，避免再次阻塞的風險。

📌一般如何判斷結石的種類以及是否可以溶解？
要準確辨別石頭的成分及種類是需要將結石送到化驗所分析才能準確得知，然而通常初步會透過尿液檢查，得知尿液的酸鹼度，另外也可以透過顯微鏡檢查是否有結晶而推測結石的種類，若是懷疑結石為草酸鈣成份則無法被溶解而可能需要透過手術取出。
若小便的pH偏高而且發現有磷酸銨鎂的結晶，則較有可能因為酸鹼度變酸性加上產尿量的增加而被溶解。

有興趣的主人也可以閱讀之前這篇文章

📌狗狗膀胱及尿道結石的處理及相關資訊 https://bit.ly/3DMyfoU

Momo is a ten-year-old neutered male cat. The owner noticed that on May 10th, MoMo kept going in and out of the litter box. So he took him to the first clinic for an examination. Several small stones were found in the bladder under ultrasound, but it was difficult to obtain a urine sample due to the small size of the bladder. Therefore, MoMo was given some pain relief and relaxing medication for the urethra, the doctor at the previous clinic suggested that the owner should consider surgery as soon as possible to avoid potential serious complications. However, the owner couldn't decide whether immediate surgery was necessary, and since MoMo's symptoms improved after taking medication, they came to me for second opinion.

On May 14th, I performed a bladder ultrasound on MoMo and found that all the stones were no longer present. A urine test was also conducted, and since MoMo was completely normal, I recommended that MoMo only needs to be fed urinary tract diet as a preventive measure against stone formation.

Here are some basic concepts about bladder stones that may help some owners:

📌 Is surgery necessary for bladder stones?
⚠️ Some bladder stones can actually be dissolved. Typically, the vet might suggest to try a urinary prescription diet and measure the size of the stones after a few weeks to determine if they are getting smaller and can be dissolved. If they continue to decrease in size, surgery may not be necessary. Also, some tiny stones could possibly be voided during urination.
⚠️ However, if the stones have sharp or rough surface, are too large in size, or there are too many of them, and they continue to irritate the bladder causing bleeding or inflammation, it may be advisable to directly remove them through surgery, which can often provide a quicker resolution to the problem.
⚠️ If a stone accidentally enters the urethra and causes blockage, it is necessary to flush the stone back into the bladder under anesthesia. In such cases, it is usually recommended to perform surgery to remove the stone to avoid the risk of reobstruction.

📌 How can you generally determine the type of stone and whether it can be dissolved?
To accurately identify the composition and type of stone, it is necessary to send the stones to a laboratory for analysis. However, preliminary identification can be done through urine examination to determine the urine's acidity or alkalinity. Additionally, microscopic examination can be conducted to check for crystal formation and make an educated guess about the type of stone. If the stone is suspected to be composed of calcium oxalate, it cannot be dissolved and may require surgical removal. If the urine pH is high and ammonium magnesium phosphate crystals are found, it is more likely that the stones can be dissolved due to increased acidity and urine volume.

⚠️ If you need veterinary assistance, please contact:
Paws and Tails Veterinary Hospital for inquiries or appointments
☎️ 28322836
WhatsApp: 98705711
www.pawsandtailshk.com

#膀胱結石
#獸醫推薦
#寵物診所
#動物醫院

08/05/2024

急性的虛弱無力加上蒼白的牙肉有可能是腹腔出血造成的嚴重貧血 若沒有緊急處理動物往往會有生命危險

The sudden weakness and pale gums could be signs of severe anemia caused by intra-abdominal bleeding. Without urgent treatment, the animal is often at risk of a life-threatening condition.

27/02/2024

你的寶貝寵物有幾顆蛋蛋呢？來認識一下遺傳性疾病隱睪的問題吧
How many testicles does you pet have?
Have a read about the congentical disease-cryptorchid

10/02/2024

Dor Dor and Paws & Tails Team wish you all happy new year, good health and all the best in the Year of Dragon.🥳🥳🥳

08/02/2024

Paws & Tails 祝大家新年快樂 龍年行大運

麻煩留意診所營業時間 祝大家的寶貝毛孩都健健康康

9/2/2024 (除夕) 9am - 1pm 2pm - 6pm

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08/01/2024

大家期待很久的超聲波優惠終於來了🎉
**於10/1/2024至 10/2/2024**
腹腔及心臟超聲波八折優惠
請大家把握機會，每日名額有限請儘早預約

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Our Ultrasound promotion is starting again!

**From 10/01/2024-10/02/2024**
20% off Abdominal ultrasound and heart ultrasound.

Limited spots each day, book your appointment as soon as possible

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24/12/2023

Dor Dor and Paws & Tails Team wish you a merry Christmas and Happy new year☃️🌲❄️🎊🎁🎉🔔

17/12/2023

Wishing all our clients and friends a merry Christmas and a happy new year, please see our opening times over this period. We will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day so our staff can enjoy time with their family 🎅🏼🎁🎄❤️

16/12/2023

Nothing better than the sunbathing meow 😻