IVH - International Veterinary Hospital

25/01/2025

24/01/2025

Here's a fun cat fact: each of their ears has at least 20 muscles, finely tuned to ignore you expertly. 😅

23/01/2025

What's your take on this tantalising titbit? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! ️👅 👇

21/01/2025

Did you know that, just like humans, dogs can also suffer from cataracts? 🤔

A cataract is an opacity of a structure inside the eye called the lens. The lens is usually clear and transparent, helping focus images onto the retina at the back of the eye.

This means that cataracts can interfere with your pet's vision and, in severe cases, may even cause blindness. When this happens, you may notice your pet bumping into things.

Cataracts in dogs can be caused by trauma, old age or be secondary to an underlying disease, such as diabetes mellitus.

Fortunately, cataracts can be treated surgically using the same technique that's used to treat cataracts in people. The cloudy lens is removed from your dog's eye and replaced by an artificial implant. 👀

If your dog's eyes look cloudy, bluish-grey or if you notice a change in your pet's eyesight, do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

20/01/2025

Add up all the numbers of your birth date until you get one number alone. ➕

e.g.Ie: 01/02/1980 ➡️ 0+1+0+2+1+9+8+0 = 21 ➡️ 2+1 = 3

See what you got below!



1) The helicopter - protective, always hovering around

2) The on top of things - knows when all preventative treatments are due and can predict the exact day when the food will run out

3) The active - likes to involve their pets in all kinds of physical activities, from weekend hikes to agility training

4) The fashionable - buys their pet all kinds of accessories, including items that match with their own clothes

5) The clueless - loves their pet dearly but is often surprised with basic aspects of pet care, such as tooth brushing or nail trimming

6) The spoiler - caters for their pets every whim, from booking them spa days to baking them homemade pet-appropriate organic treats

7) The Spielberg - is always filming and documenting their pet's every move

8) The blamer - uses their pet to their advantage, including covering up their own flatulence

9) The mirror - their personality and looks are uncannily similar to their pet's

Which one are you? ⬇️

19/01/2025

By ensuring your cat is properly vaccinated, you are helping to prevent them getting a number of diseases. ✔️

If your cat is due for a vaccination appointment, don't hesitate to reach out to us! Your proactive approach contributes to the overall health and well-being of your feline friend.

18/01/2025

If your pet were to give you a piece of advice, what would it be? 🐾🤔

17/01/2025

Did you know hyperthyroidism is one of cats' most common hormonal diseases? 🤔

It usually affects middle-aged to older cats, and it’s caused by a nodule in the thyroid gland that increases thyroid hormone production.

If your cat has hyperthyroidism, you might notice these signs:

🐱 Weight loss with increased appetite
🐱 Increased water intake and urination
🐱 Restlessness or even aggressive behaviours
🐱 Vomiting and diarrhoea
🐱 Unkempt fur

😺 Increased vocalisation

If you recognise these signs, book an appointment for your cat. It's important to diagnose hyperthyroidism early on to prevent complications, such as hypertension.