Kovai Veterinary Clinic

03/12/2023

Thank you all for your support♥️🎊🙏🏼✌🏼

03/12/2023

Thank you for all the support.♥️✌🏼🙏🏼🎊

28/11/2023

Hello, Last week was completely packed and extremely productive with workshops and annual congress meetings organised by CSAVA.
With that note, here’s a post on a senior dog named PAPPU who had this huge lesion on his right front paw, the family consulted many vets some said nothing to do about it since he’s a senior dog (13 years old). Some recommended surgical removal but did not offer a concrete surgical plan/post-operative support.
When he visited us at we we were sceptical at first but we did run some basics, the mass was biopsied under safe anaesthesia, and it turns out the mass is not cancerous and can be treated medically.
So, we did some culture and sensitivity tests and Pappu was put on a treatment plan based on the reports. Frequent wound care, ointment application, diet restriction and oral medications for 2 months.
Now here he is after 2 months. The mass is completely resolved and he’s now a happy pet.
Pappu's story is important because, during his initial visit, he was unable to bear weight and was walking on 3 limbs, moreover, he has got severe arthritis on both his hind limbs. Imagine the pain you’ve to endure. Now that’s one patient we were able to help because the family was cooperative enough and didn’t lose hope even though he’s a senior pet, and in our opinion, that is what animal welfare is all about.
KVC, offers consults, diagnostics, and surgical procedures on medical, surgical, and O&G cases for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more and give your pets a better quality of life.

27/10/2023

Hello, here is a post on Canine Castration (a procedure for removing male go**ds). It’s a common procedure in veterinary practice with a lot of health benefits like reduced aggression, reproductive tract illness, testicular torsion, perianal hernias etc.,
Though there are many ways to perform this surgical removal of the te**es is the best way to avoid complications.
The appropriate age for this procedure varies among breeds but performing the surgery at a very young age can cause developmental abnormalities in the patient, especially with their bone density, muscle mass, and organ development. So, not only does the surgery matter but when to perform it makes a huge difference in the pet’s overall health. Consider castrating your pet so they may live longer, healthier and happier.
KVC provides consults, diagnostics and treatment regarding medical, surgical, and O&G conditions for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

29/09/2023

Hello everyone, weekend greetings from KVC. It’s been a packed month for us with a huge caseload. And we’ve also had patients with big troubles. One such is a patient who was reported to us by a concerned parent. He is a huge fella and he was developing symptoms of lethargy, weight loss, poor appetite, cough, breathing trouble etc, He was treated elsewhere but the parents were concerned because there was no improvement in his health. That’s when he came to KVC

On examination/auscultation, we found his heart rhythm was way abnormal and he had also developed, Ascites(fluid-filled peritoneal cavity) all symptoms pointed towards a cardiac issue and we got some rads done and there we go.

Poor fella had a condition called DCM(Dilated Cardiomyopathy) his heart was enlarged and was unable to hold normal blood pressure. We then did an abdominocentesis, drained his abdomen and started him on oral meds and management protocol.

He started showing signs of recovery in less than 72 hours and was a lot better, his parents were thrilled to see him bounce back again.

DCM is a medical condition involving the heart whose chambers are dilated resulting in poor pump/leaky valves/ leading to CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)

Diagnosis through proper rads is elementary using VHS(Vertebral Heart Score) along with EchoCardiography to check on valves and functional aspects of the chamber itself.

He is recovering well and is on oral medications which may last for a lifetime but for now, we are sure he’s in good hands and will be a healthy, happy and pain-free pet.

KVC offers consults on basic/primary cardiac care in dogs and cats. We also provide consults, treatment, and diagnostics on medical, surgical, and O&G cases for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

04/09/2023

Hello, Good to be back after a busy work last week. Hope all are good. Meet ‘Mittu’ a tom cat with a huge injury on his face. He is a community cat who is being taken care of by a family. A couple of weeks ago he was brought in with a huge wound on his face and it was filled with maggots, we picked out hundreds of them. On enquiry, we learned that he was put under a treatment course by another vet but there was no improvement.

We flushed and cleaned the wound under sedation, and stabilised him with fluids and medications (he was running a temperature and had not eaten for days together).
We considered a grafting procedure but since the wound was infected we dropped it and decided to manage the wound through basic wound care and medications. We told the family it is a long road ahead and consistency is the key.
Now after 3 weeks of care and management here’s his wound. It is all clean and granulation tissue over the wound is promising. He is all better now with a good appetite and active behaviour. We hope Mittu will make a full recovery.
Mittu’s condition looks straightforward forward but not always. His condition was super critical when we saw him. His initial treatment with another vet was futile and it made it worse.
Wound management and restoration is a complex aspect of small animal practice. You have to consider a lot of things to get the desired effect especially when you’re dealing with a wound where surgical options are limited.
Like a wise surgeon once said, ‘It is like gardening, you get your hands dirty and provide a conducive environment for the seed to grow, and be patient.’
KVC offers consults, diagnostics and treatment on medical, surgical, and O&G cases in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

16/08/2023

Hello, Meet Coco, a rescue Shih Tzu who visits us regularly for all her ailments. Recently we saw Coco when her family called us for an ocular emergency. They said her eye is punctured. We checked on her at once and found Coco has a corneal ulcer. We confirmed it using a fluorescent dye test. She was in a lot of discomfort and pain.
She was also undergoing treatment for canine demodicosis (she had numerous live mites on her skin scrape), one probable reason why she was abandoned as a pup but good for her she’s a little better now.
Now, considering the seriousness of the issue we figured out medical management for the next 3 days and if things doesn’t look good then we planned on performing a ‘third eyelid flap’ and a ‘tarsorrhaphy.’ We send her home with medications and management for her ocular issue.
During her next review visit, we found Coco to be more cheerful. Her eye looks better with the dent filling up with good granulation tissue and vascularisation (as seen in pic) this is a very good start for her. Her skin is also way better compared to how we saw her.
A corneal ulcer is an ocular emergency. Most cases can be managed effectively with medications provided if we start them asap. And in case of delay surgical corrections are always warranted and will provide a good chance of complete recovery.
Coco has a long way to go. She was lucky to have a family who didn’t oversee her issue and because of that she is now healthy, pain-free and has a good quality of life ahead of her.
KVC provides consults, treatment, and diagnostics on medical, surgical, and O&G issues in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

04/08/2023

Hello, Radiographs during pregnancy is it safe? As vets, we come across this one question often. Diagnostics in OB-GYN is a vast study you have multiple parameters(not just progesterone) to be analysed. We categorise them into ‘Pre, Peri and Post partum’ diagnostics, each one has its significance in its way.
One among them is a peri partum radiograph of a pregnancy-confirmed pet. Through this, we can identify the number of foetuses the pet is carrying and plan for parturition.
These are done at a certain age mostly beyond 45 days of pregnancy to get a proper image. By checking the number of skull and vertebral columns you can find out the number of foetuses the uterus harbours.
Yes, it is a very safe and non-invasive procedure. The dose used in the test is so low, it doesn’t harm the fetus in any way.
Here you can see a queen cat’s uterus with 5 kittens in a radiograph followed by the exact number of kittens alive and healthy.
Ps- She delivered all of them on her own and it was so smooth. Thanks to her family who followed our instructions carefully during her pregnancy.

KVC encourages adoption and we follow the policy. We do not encourage unethical breeding and puppy mills. We always encourage neutering pets to avoid reproductive tract issues in the future and the pet here is now neutered and is super healthy, safe and happy with her kittens(one of them is neutered as well).
So, KVC always stands for what is right and ethical, since we have a strong policy against unethical breeding we lose some clients now and then but at the end day, we know we did the right thing.
KVC offers consults, diagnostics, treatment and management for dogs on cats on medical, surgical and Ob-Gyn issues. Visit us to learn more.

29/07/2023

Happy weekend y’all….!

01/07/2023

Hello, last month has been fun, healthy and hopeful and we ended it with a bang. We received a call from a pet parent whos Miniature Pinscher had issues with defecation for the past couple of days.
Our practice was closed due to Eid, we advised the family to get some rads done and discussed some management protocols to be done at home.
We saw her yesterday and the family showed us the radiographs. As you can see her colon is severely enlarged and impacted with stools which is also blocking her urine outflow. She was super uncomfortable, her tummy was dilated so much she was dyspneic.
To our surprise, the family mentioned she was given an e***a after the rads at the referral and it’s been nearly 24 hours and nothing came out. It has gotten worse, we were confused, but we do what we always do ‘Never skip the basics.’
We flushed her colon with sterile saline and were able to remove most of her impacted contents and sent her home with some injections.
EtVoila, just after a couple of hours she defecated most of her contents and passed urine (as seen in the pic) her tummy is back to its original size and she is back to being normal and everyone is happy.
One confusing part in her treatment is, if she was given an e***a after the rads why was it repeated after the e***a? Secondly, why was her tummy still dilated after the e***a?
And the answers remain a mystery. 🧐🧐🧐
KVC provides consults, treatment and diagnostic services for medical, surgical and O&G cases involving dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more

24/06/2023

Hello, Happy weekend. Here’re some pictures of a senior dog with dental issues and a model showing how serious it can be.
Dental diseases or periodontal disease is common in dogs and cats and they develop by the time your pet is as early as 3 years. Did you know that periodontal disease can lead to infections affecting the heart and kidneys? Yes, it is quite scary.
It starts with a plaque that hardens into tartar seeping into the gum line, as shown in the pic. These are very hard to remove and your pet may end up with a dental extraction after proper X-rays. A routine dental scaling can be performed once a year during your pet’s annual health visit. However it can largely depend on breed, age, Pre-existing dental disease, consent, other health issues etc,

Regular oral care and brushing your pet’s teeth is the single most effective way to keep your pet’s teeth healthy. Performing this several times a week can help you even eliminate the need for periodic dental cleaning.
There are a lot of pet-friendly dental improv products available, but we request pet parents discuss with the veterinarian stage your pet’s dental health and then follow up on the recommended treatment plan.

KVC provides consults, scaling, X-rays and extractions in dogs and cats with dental issues. Visit us to learn more.

15/06/2023

Here’s a post to cure you from your mid week blues.

31/05/2023

Hello, this month has been great and here’s a month-end post on wound management in a dog with pedal furunculosis along with a maggot wound. Looks simple right, not so it took us 7 months to get him better. His healing was very slow, and at times he makes it worse by licking it or playing hard or mutilating it because of pain. But his family gave all their support, they put their trust in us and never gave up.

Some might think this is a simple wound and it’s not a big deal. Chronic, recurrent interdigital furunculosis is hard to manage unless otherwise, you know exactly what you’re facing and explain to the pet parent what to expect.
Most recurrent infections happen because of poor management, poor choice of medications and poor follow-ups.
So, we request each pet parent to listen to vets, follow up regularly, ask the right questions and trust their vet.

KVC provides consults and procedures on medical, surgical and OBGYN issues in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

On a quick note - We request people contact us directly through calls or texts and not to employ any middlemen in doing so more on this part later

08/05/2023

Guten Morgen, hope everyone had a splendid weekend and we wish everyone a happy Monday.

My weekend was spent like the one in the post, ‘Juno.’

Ps-He just visited for his routine vaccination and No, he’s not sedated. He’s just tired of his vet squishing him.

01/05/2023

Hello, Last month was a great time for KVC. We got our hands in some challenging cases involving neurological issues, got some cases requiring CT scans as a referral, and relocating pets abroad and one among them is a pet cat on whom we performed an amputation ( the action of surgically removing a limb off). Meet ‘HUSKU’ a tiny tom cat who had a severe injury to her R hind limb. There was no fracture, but the leg was severely mutilated with poor neurological function. He also had a tail injury So, we decided to amputate the leg at the level of the mid femur and remove the part of the tail which was damaged.
Mid-femoral amputation has its pros and cons. First, we decided to amputate at the level of the hock joint but while reading up before the procedure ( we always do that to prepare a checklist even for the most basic procedures) we found that either amputating the whole leg or at the level of the mid femur is more beneficial than just at the level of hock since there’s poor musculature around that region and most times there’s a need for a second procedure to correct the first one due to poor skin-bone closure, suture reactions, wound dehiscence etc.

Anaesthesia was a little tricky because of 1. The surgery itself 2. The patient was in shock.
It took 2 hours for the entire procedure, this is our second major procedure this year. He made an uneventful recovery and is now under post-operative care. He is enjoying a pain-free and good quality of life.
We can now say we are one step closer to establishing a basic orthopaedic surgical unit.

KVC provides medical, surgical, and O&G consults for ailments in dogs and cats. We also provide diagnostic services for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

18/04/2023

Just an interesting picture during our post-operative conversation on why he may live longer and have a better quality of life comparatively after neuter.

A quick update: interesting things are happening at the clinic. Watch this page for more updates.

27/03/2023

Hello, this month has been so busy with new patients, tough cases, and tricky diagnoses etc., We have come across quite a few complex patients this month and one such patient is Bean, a young golden retriever.
Bean visited us for a second opinion for his hind limb lameness, he had issues with his hind legs and his previous vet diagnosed it to be a hip dysplasia with radiographs, but when we examined his radiographs there was no evidence of such a thing his symptoms were more neurological than anything else. On a thorough physical examination and neurological exam we found he might have something to do with his spinal cord/ vertebrae, we wanted to get a CT scan of his vertebrae and we did, thanks to
On his CT we found he has a condition that impinges the nerves that control his entire hind quarters, without further delay, he was started on standard treatment protocols and was referred for surgery.
We are hopeful that bean will pull through the surgery and make a complete recovery.
Bean’s condition is a very common one and we see it very often but unlike his family, many do not follow up due to financial constraints, ignorance, lack of willpower and faith despite a good chance of recovery.
Many still rely on conventional diagnostic techniques which might not give us all the answers we look for and bean’s family has been a constant support in all his endeavours, with advancements in diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures pets can enjoy a healthy, pain-free and functional quality of life. Of course not all condition is treatable but it’s worth attempting and we refer patients only if there is an absolute need and not because we can or we have a target to achieve.
We will share bean’s progress in the future, keeping our fingers crossed

15/03/2023

06/03/2023

Hello, this week it is all about canine dental scaling. Dental scaling is a therapeutic procedure done to prevent a pet’s tooth from developing gingivitis, (gum inflammation), periodontitis, bad breath and abscesses. A normal dental scaling has to be done under general anaesthesia in veterinary practice. Sometimes with severe tartar and plaque formation, tooth radiographs and possible extractions are warranted to avoid pain and infections. Following a dental scaling a pet-friendly toothpaste is recommended in a few cases to avoid further plaque build-up and no, do not use human toothpaste to brush your pet’s teeth. If brushing is not an option you can use water-soluble powders regularly to prevent tar build-up. Offering them chew treats, high-fibre veggies and toys to play with also helps them to clean their teeth regularly. Dental issues are very common among all breeds and in all age groups of dogs with poor diet practices. Visit us to learn more.
The patient is MAC, who was in for his routine annual check-up and got his teeth cleaned under a safe anaesthetic protocol. KVC offers medical, surgical and OG consults on dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

11/02/2023

Hello, a late but satisfying and rewarding post. Remember Max, an anxious german shepherd fellow who had severe skin issues back in August 2022. He’s back in after 6 months for his routine check and voila! He’s unrecognisable. Okay, a small rewind here he was diagnosed with severe canine demodicosis and after proper treatment and management look at him now. He has recovered so well that his neighbourhood was not convinced he was the same dog. His temperament and his entire behaviour have become so friendly ( the muzzle part is because he gets a little vocal around other pets and not because he bites ).
Max’s case is so unique because he was misdiagnosed and treated for totally unrelated stuff for nearly 8 months. When he came to us the family had lost all hope. We started from scratch (pun intended!) and now it is so rewarding to see him lead a healthy and beautiful life.

Most times we see pet parents become exhausted and lose hope in the treatment process, especially in his condition the family was on the verge of giving up. But not us, we have to sit down multiple sessions and explain to them the processes involved and how long it will take and the cost involved. Fortunately, we had the chance to get consent from the family for another shot and now look at this gentle giant. Officially I would award Max the best pet transformation award of the past year. KVC provides consult and treatment for skin problems in dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more

02/02/2023

Hello, Meet BROWNY, a native breed weighing just 1 kg who was weaned off earlier than recommended and is now battling canine parvoviral enteritis, a serious viral infection. Browny was a product of a puppy mill and was treated as a product. He was transported through public transport as a product and was not treated as a live creature. Did you know he was sold as a commodity just through a few pictures? As vets, we see these horrors every single day. We try to change things by educating people on ethics but nope many don't even know that the veterinary field has an ethic at all. Many still think animals deserve less chance at life than others. Luckily Browny is under the care of a family who is willing to treat and give him a fighting chance he is battling hard, he might have a poor survival rate but we always give our best effort for any pet under our care and we always trust the process. We recommend people discuss with their veterinarian before bringing home a pet, and check the health status of the pet by going in person. Discuss the possibility of pre-existing and congenital conditions, and the cost involved in treatment processes.

Basically, be a responsible pet parent.

KVC provides regular consults on medical, surgical and gynaecological conditions for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

18/01/2023

WARNING- THE SERIES OF IMAGES CAN BE DISTURBING FOR SOME PEOPLE.

This week we’re back after a holiday and on a regular day we met TOFFEE, a high-strung dachshund on whom we found these tiny bugs called ‘TICKS. ‘ These guys are responsible for a condition called ‘Tick Fever.’ Toffee’s tick problem is now being taken care of nothing to be worried off. This tick fever is a life-threatening condition if left untreated and you have a wide variety of symptoms from chills and fever to neurological damage. Did you know, your dog can contract tick fever even from a single tick? and humans can get tick fever too... You have excellent treatment and prevention options to control and eliminate these parasites but unfortunately, we are seeing people using unrelated treatment plans under recommendation from a quack or a friend or drugs off the shelf. Treatment can vary depending on the number of ticks, environment, temperament of the pet, breed of the dog etc, the wrong treatment can kill pets since most treatment involves using an insecticide and irregular treatment can cause significant damage to the pet and the parents as well. Please follow up with a qualified veterinarian for a proper treatment and prevention plan. KVC provides medical and surgical consults for dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

06/01/2023

Hello, this week we are going to discuss ‘Feline diabetes.’ Yes, cats are prone to this metabolic condition as much as humans and an estimated 1% of the entire cat population are diagnosed annually. Feline diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin (Type 1) or the cells stop responding to them (Type 2), being more common. The major risk factor for feline diabetes is overweight and obesity, that’s right fluffy cats are more prone and cats enjoy a sedentary lifestyle most cats after neutering develop obesity leading to this condition. Treatment involves a strict diet plan, preferably a commercially available diabetic food for a couple of months followed by monitoring the blood glucose curve and administering the insulin injections. Yes, insulin injections meant specifically for veterinary practice are available and vets can teach how to administer them at home. The cat shown was bought in with severe weight loss and shock, RBG revealed an elevated blood glucose level and a urine sample was collected for further analysis which came back positive for ‘glycosuria’ (glucose in the urine). With early diagnosis, diet plan, and lifestyle management cats with diabetes can have a healthy, pain-free quality of life. KVC provides medical, and surgical consults on conditions involving dogs and cats. Visit us to learn more.

22/12/2022

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), is a biotech used to identify and diagnose infections that are hard through normal techniques. So, we take some sample of DNA, denature/ cut it, amplify it using a primer and an enzyme and repeat the step to provide exponential amplification with high specificity so you can diagnose your disease easier. PCR has been a standard diagnostic test for a few infections in veterinary practice, but cost restraints, ignorance, and the non-availability of vet-specific laboratories have made it hard to utilise this tech. Now things are changing and we are raising the bar as planned towards diagnosing complex diseases. KVC now provides PCR as one of the standard tests for diagnosing hemo protozoan disease in dogs. This is one among the standard test panel and not the only one. So, this diagnosis is easier, earlier and life-saving. The above image is a PCR result of a dog with severe babesiosis, which was unable to be diagnosed in PBS. Visit us to know more.
#(NOTE: The terms used are just to explain things for the community and are not scientific ones)