Kovai Veterinary Clinic

09/11/2024

Hello all, Happy weekend. Last night we had a kitty emergency. He was reported with a breathing issue/dyspnoea. Also, he had some bruised, matted hair on his dorsal back. The family mentioned he is a rescue kitty who just came home for food.
On exam, we found that his dyspnoea is most likely due to a URT infection. In cars, viral infections are very common and that’s one reason why YOU SHOULD VACCINATE YOUR KITTIES PERIOD.

Also, we clipped his back to find a huge wound which the family was not aware of, they thought it was a tiny skin problem. Considering him to be a feral kitty none knew how old the wound is.

So, we prepared for a wound debridement,
Kitty was
1. PREOXYGENATED- Do it, especially in cases with dyspnoea/shock/Anaphylaxis basically if your gut tells you, you do it.
2. SEDATED Using- Dexmeditomidine and Butorphanol good combination for young kittens undergoing short procedures.
3. GET AN IV LINE- I always recommend placing an IV line during any procedure short/long, this will help during crises. TRUST ME, you don’t want to try restraining a recovering Tomcat.
4. Wound debridement was done using warm saline 0.9% and povidone iodine. The edges were checked for healthy tissue and injections were given.
5. Since this is an old wound, also the family decided to treat it medically rather than surgical. We planned on medical wound management for now.
With regular wound cleaning oral meds and good care especially with an E COLLAR. He should be fine.

Would you treat this wound medically or surgically? Let me know

07/11/2024

Hello, Did you know that November is ‘Pet Cancer Awareness Month..!’ Yes, Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and disability among pet dogs and cats.

Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for a good quality of life. Trust me pets do get cancers just like humans irrespective of age and most go unnoticed because of delays in getting them checked.

Any lumps and bumps on your pet’s skin, Any change in Appetite, Attitude, or Activity. Any change in colour or contour needs to be checked right away ✅💯

Time is crucial here because some benign masses can become malignant ones in the later stages causing significant damage to the quality of life. So, do not hesitate to consult your vet today.

offers consultations, diagnostics and some treatment options on medical and surgical oncology in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

28/08/2024

Aural hematoma. A common ear condition we see .
Surgical correction is the recommended line of treatment. A proper surgical technique with a good post operative care is mandatory for this condition.

The procedure may look easier but the kind of incision, the effort put to remove fibrin deposits, proper flushing and the right suture material with a right suturing technique is key for good results.

We will post the surgical procedure for this patient soon. Visit to learn more
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31/07/2024

Hello, back to work after an away work in Chennai. More on that later.

Meet Bhairav, a 14-year-old crossbred canine who had a mass on his forehead for a year.
The family had a consult where the vet advised against surgery citing his age. But the mass got bigger, nastier which made the family more concerned.

They met us a couple of weeks ago, After examining him we found him to be healthy for his age with mild cardiac issues (which comes with age) so we discussed the surgical procedure.

Pre-operative reports were normal for his age and surgical excision of the concerned mass was done under GA. The important part of this procedure was to make sure we got the complete mass out. Though the mass was evident and had a good margin this also had a capsule underneath the skin, so, a complete excision along with the capsule is warranted to avoid any further complications.

With good GA protocol and proper surgical technique, we were able to@remove it with minimal bleeding. Bhairav recovered with no issues and is now under post-operative care.

The mass has been submitted for Histopathology. We will know more about that based on the reports.

Here@kovai_veterinary_clinic age is just a number. It can be daunting but with the right technique and proper examinations, we can handle some challenges with ease.

offers consultations on medical, surgical, diagnostic care and treatment options for dogs and cats. We have a good referral program for advanced procedures like CTs and Surgeries. Visit us to learn more.

15/07/2024

18/06/2024

Hello, back to work after a long holiday. Here we have Snow, a timid dog with ‘AURAL HEMATOMA,’ (Pooling of blood in between the ear cartilages)

This happens due to self-trauma most times, yes, the under condition could be an ear issue either external or internal and treating that is the only solution to prevent a recurrence.

‘THIS IS A SURGICAL CONDITION’ We see some of these cases are simply treated by improper drainage using a syringe and needle, which is just temporary relief. And proper surgical technique involves a gentle tuck in the suture or a ‘snugly fit one’ tightening the knot or ligating the auricular vessels will result in failure or ‘cauliflower ears’

offers consultations, treatment, diagnostics and surgical procedures regarding medical and surgical conditions for dogs and cats. We also have a good referral program for advanced diagnostics and chronic illnesses in dogs and cats. Visit us to@learn more.

01/06/2024

Hello, Warm June greetings. This post is about surgery yes, but not the procedure itself but things surrounding it such as

‘THE ANAESTHETIC CHART’ is a very important aspect of any surgical procedure. This chart is a record of the patient details, the type of anaesthesia used, the risks involved and the patient’s vital parameters during the procedure by maintaining this chart you can identify any trouble during or after the procedure. Trust me at one point in your career as a practitioner you will face a complication where anaesthesia records will play a crucial role.
2 ‘EXAMINATION OF THE EXCISED STRUCTURE:’
We performed an OHE on this patient and one common mistake we often find is an ‘ovarian remnant syndrome’ where a part of the o***y will be left inside due to poor technique which will trigger hormonal release it’s a mess
so personally after every OHE I perform I always check by opening the Bursa and seeing the entire structure intact and I also show it to the pet parent( only after they say it’s okay)👍🏽.

These steps are very crucial for any surgery to be successful and to grow as a surgeon. There are more steps involved in surgery than just cutting, repairing and closing. offers surgical consultations and a few surgical procedures for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

16/05/2024

Hello, It’s not always allergies in small animal dermatology. As a primary care small animal vet, we see a variety of subjects but not all can come to our practice to get treatment so we do online consultations and prescribe medications based on the data we get during our consultations.

Among them, the most common problem we encounter is dermatology cases. Yesterday I happened to meet some of those dermatology patients who received treatment after an online consultation. And the results are astonishing..!

Most of them are completely cured majority of them are on the road to recovery. Most times after an online consult we rarely get a chance to see such patients but yesterday was truly amazing and these tiny stuff restore our faith in the small animal community and our ability to help them with utmost care and responsibility.

13/04/2024

Met these two cuties last week after a long time for their annual shots and check-up, they’re all grown up, ‘neutered’ and still haven’t lost their puppy-self.

Did you know both of them are ‘adopted!’

Happy weekend.✌🏼 💉💊

22/03/2024

Hello, happy weekend you all. Here is a post on how we use Delivery services to deliver your pet needs from the clinic.

Step one: Send us your prescription or your pets medication as a prescription through WhatsApp.
Step two: we will get the medication and pack the medication and update you on the invoice. Pay using a UPI ID.
Step three: use Swiggy genie or any other pick up services drop in the pick up address which is the clinic address and share our contact details.
Step four: Share the contact of the Delivery partner, so that once he is at the clinic, we shall give him the right package.
Step five: Get your products delivered at home.

We started this procedure only for bulkier orders and only for registered clients now since it’s more convenient and easier we are trying to add more products into the list, like a monthly list of pet supplies.

It is easier, time saving, you don’t have to cover huge distances and you don’t have to worry about running out of stock.

Note- We do not have all the pet supplies from all the brands available. Always enquiring prior is advised. 💉💊

15/03/2024

Hello, This week has been great so far and here’s a post on a ‘gangrenous forelimb in a dog.’ This particular post is important because the reason why it became like this is not natural.

Tobi is a rescue dog who is under a caretaker. One day he started developing clinical signs of infection and his caretaker wanted to get him some treatment.

They did all they could, consulted a vet, did blood tests, and started him on treatment. Well, what went wrong? You see, as the story goes, he was treated at home by a ‘quack.’ And the sad part is he was advised to do so by a vet.

When we saw Tobi, he was in pain and scared, and he had a high fever. And on examination of the limb, it was beginning to go putrid. During his treatment at home, the quack had to poke him 6-7 times for IV access, the attendant there said not to do so, and after multiple attempts, there was no IV access he fixed the scalp vein subcutaneously and administered the fluids and medications which was supposed to be given strictly intravenous.

During his entire course of the treatment he was in pain and discomfort the attendant mentioned this to the quack, but the answer was ‘It is very normal.’

The most disgusting part of this case was all of this happened right under the nose of a vet and I have no words to express how sick it is.

As a primary care veterinarian, we have all focused on going forward with advances in the field but when you see a patient like this all you can think of is why did this happen when it could have been completely avoided.

A kind request to all pet parents, please get your pets treated by a professional. Get him/her to a clinic and get him treated by a professional. We have specialists in veterinary medicine and surgery. We have good referral programs for pets in need. All you have to do is get your pet treated by a professional. 💉💊

10/02/2024

Here’s a post on long-term CKD management in a senior dog. Haira was diagnosed with CKD a year ago and was promptly started on therapy to stabilise her. One important aspect of her therapy is surveillance through periodic blood tests.
Though there are other parameters to consider BUN creatinine and blood pressure are standards in evaluating basic renal function (GFR). As seen here with consistent management her creatinine is stable and she’s now enjoying a healthy life.
Senior dogs and cats can develop issues over time, for some issues there’s no treatment at all but for some, they require lifelong management, with prompt diagnosis and proper care they can enjoy a good, pain-free life.
KVC offers consultations, diagnostics, and treatment for medical, surgical and OG cases in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

13/01/2024

Another day and another neuter! Did you know neutering your pet can improve their quality of life by 39% in queen cats and 62% in tom cats. By neutering you are making them a better pet.

Get your pets neutered. Because every day with a pet is worthwhile.

Happy weekend…!!