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Kovai Veterinary Clinic, Coimbatore (2025)

11/07/2025

Hello, ‘Managing Simple Corneal Ulcers:’

✅ Corneal Ulcers are time sensitive, If your pet has an abnormal eye like a ‘squint, tearing, redness, Swelling Meet the vet right away.

✅ Never skip the basics. Perform a complete eye exam, a Tear test, a Dye test, and a Direct ophthalmoscope exam.

✅ Antibiotics do not heal Ulcers, Use antibiotic-based eye drops only in infected ulcers based on culture and cytology. Yes, Corneal cytology using sterile micro applicators can shed a lot of info.

✅ Higher-order antibiotics don’t mean better coverage. Some meds need to pe*****te deep into the c. Epithelium to control infection. So, Ciproflox is better than Marbo when it comes to the eye.

✅ E collar is a must and recheck in 24-48 hours. Consider surgical correction if there’s no response. Do not play the wait-and-watch game. Refer early to a specialist.

✅ In pic: Before and after Eye of Mylo. He had a tiny Corneal ulcer a week ago. Now he’s all better and his cornea is clean with no issues.

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Happy Friday…!

01/07/2025

Understanding the eye - ‘ The Duct Patency Check’

✅ The Jones Test is a simple and effective way to diagnose dry eyes by measuring tear production and drainage.

✅ Symptoms of dry eyes include redness, irritation, blurred vision, and a gritty sensation in the eyes.

✅ The Jones Test is administered by placing a special paper strip in the lower eyelid to measure tear production and drainage.

✅ Interpreting the results of the Jones Test can help determine the severity of dry eyes and guide treatment options.

✅ Early detection of dry eyes is important to prevent complications and maintain eye health in dogs and cats.

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21/06/2025

Understanding Corneal Ulcers:

✅Corneal Ulcers are serious and are an emergency. Wait & Watch approach is not a good idea.

✅Prompt diagnosis and immediate treatment are mandatory.

✅ ‘Antibiotics do not heal ulcers that are not infected.’ Many dogs and cats with corneal ulcers receive topical ocular antibiotics, especially OTC antibiotics.

✅Systemic medications may be necessary in certain cases, local therapy is not a standalone solution.

✅Always perform a cytology study to check for infection like bacterial colonies. Round the clock management and review in 48 hours. Based on the data available and patient’s condition plan the next step.

✅E collar is a must and consider autologous serum therapy for better results.

✅Surgical considerations in chronic, deep ulcers, Ulcers that are too big to heal.

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08/05/2025

Hello, Eye injuries are always an emergency. Never delay it. Here’s a pet with a eye injury after a fight with a cat, his fellow housemate.
Looks daunting right now? Do a systematic step-by-step evaluation to find out what to do.

After examining, we found his other structures were normal, and he was in very minimal pain. So we performed a tarsorrhaphy to help the cornea heal.

A third eyelid flap was also a valid one. But make sure you rule out infections/increased ocular pressure,/ Foreign bodies before the procedure.

10 days of care and management, his eyes are now a little calmer/no pain/mild irritation, which can be managed with eye ointments/drops.

Also, the sutures over the eyelids are supported using a small piece of IV line, which will prevent the sutures from damaging the eyelids/suture cuts.

offers consultations on basic canine and feline ophthalmology. We also have a good referral program for pets with advanced ophthalmology conditions and are in need of advanced procedures. Visit us to learn more.

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19/04/2025

Another day Another spay.

So far, in a span of three and a half months, we have performed nearly 13 OHE procedures, 9 of which were Pyometra (7 in-house and 2 referred).

This number is daunting, is a small practice but in all these years of practice I have not seen such numbers.
I could only wonder what the number might be in bigger, more advanced centres and spaces with dense pet populations.

Neutering could have prevented this incident but the saddest part is almost 5 pet parents have mentioned that ‘if I had known this could happen in her later years we would have neutered her earlier when she was normal.’

So pet parents please consider neutering your pet at the right age. If you’re not okay with neutering please understand this can happen as well. Be prepared for this scenario.

For vets discuss neutering with your clients, the pros and cons of the procedure, Plan with what they know, Start from what they can discuss, and more importantly do not judge them if they don’t want to neuter today. It’s a process that advises them on what can go wrong and how serious it can be. It’s never too late….

24/01/2025

Hello, Eye issues are always a concern in small animals especially when it comes to a feline patient with epiphora, Allergies, possible Infection, Weak immune system etc.

This patient has a severe corneal ulcer on his R Eye, it’s chronic and he has developed corneal oedema as well. His vision is intact in his preliminary exam and his dye test has shown how severe the ulcer is.

His treatment options were surgical correction using a conjunctival flap but the family didn’t want to pursue a surgical approach initially and wanted to consider medical management as a first step. He is now under a strict e-collar, eye drop routine and oral meds to help him get better.

Hope he does well..!🤞

Eye issues in small animals need to be examined promptly to avoid serious complications like vision loss. offers basic consultation and treatment, management for ocular issues in cats and dogs. We also have a good referral program for advanced eye ailments such as cataract etc,. Visit us to learn more..!

21/12/2024

Hello, Naso Lacrimal Duct Flushing/ Syringing is a basic procedure to help dogs and cats with chronic epiphora (watery eye). This chronic epiphora can lead to eye irritation and pain which in turn may cause corneal ulcers, KCS etc,
This simple procedure can be performed to help flush out any clogs in the NLD that way the patient can get better.
offers basic ophthalmology care, treatment and management for dogs and cats. We also offer general consultation, treatment, diagnostic and surgery for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

We wish you all a happy festive weekend…!

30/11/2024

Hello, Here’s a post on how wound management and what difference it can make in a pet.
This patient was treated medically with basic wound debridement everyday and oral supplementation. Surgical intervention was not an option because of the delayed wound presentation.
It took us a long time and the family was very consistent with his management and that’s why he’s a healthy cat today with no pain.
offers medical, surgical, O&G consultations and procedures for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

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.

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