Vet Central

31/10/2024

We are closed today for Deepavali and will be back on 1st November 2024 9am.

28/10/2024

Singapore Vetshow 2024 done!

13/10/2024

It has been such an intense time for our team. We had the pleasure of having Dr. Vladimir Jekl, a world renowned small animal exotic specialist visit us last week.

We worked with many high risk and complicated surgical patients. Nonetheless, the team worked really well alongside Dr Jekl, and we have certainly learnt a lot under his invaluable guidance.

It was truly a pleasure having him over at Vet Central.

30/09/2024

Minoxidil: A miracle drug for hair loss, but deadly to cats.

Originally intended as a form of treatment for hypertension, Minoxidil can now be found as a topical medication for hair growth in humans. Unfortunately for our feline friends, accidental exposure to just 1 drop of this medication can lead to serious illness.

Severity of disease depends on the amount of Minoxidil consumed. Signs of toxicity you should look out for include:
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Increased respiratory rate
- Difficulty/ laboured breathing
- Hypothermia (low body temperature)
- Cardiovascular damage and death

If Minoxidil is present in your household, it should be kept somewhere secure and completely inaccessible to your pets. After applying Minoxidil, remember to wash your hands thoroughly and refrain from letting your cats go near to your head or pillows.

In Singapore, this product is commonly marketed under the names “Growell Minoxidil 5%” or “Regro Minoxidil 5%”.

If you suspect Minoxidil intoxication in your cat, this is an emergency and you should bring them to the nearest vet clinic ASAP.

28/09/2024

Dr Christine has been away and learning from renowned exotic vets Dr Thomas Donelly, Dr Charly Pignon and Dr Marty Chu. Never enough learning and sharing of tips to improve veterinary medicine. Hopefully her mandarin has improved after this trip.

16/09/2024

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12/09/2024

Dr Bernice was away for World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress and Dr Wendy was away for an advanced workshop on teeth, ears and nose. Both are back at work with the latest updates of our fast changing veterinary field. Our clinic pride ourselves on continuing education to provide the most appropriate care for our patients.

21/08/2024

22/07/2024

Travelling with a boss ended up ok afterall. No arrangements were needed, just turn up and get fed mentally and physically. FASAVA was a great break from work, spending time and learning with an amazing community.

Great talk and discussion by Dr Eric Brum from United Nations. Our vet industry is truly unique and meaningful in this world.

01/07/2024

What age should I sterilize my dogs?

Simply put, there is no one fixed answer to this question.

As a general rule of thumb, smaller breed dogs can be sterilized at a younger age as compared to larger breeds.

However, recent studies have shown a link between early sterilization leading to pets getting joint diseases and cancers at an older age. The tables above provide a guideline of recommended sterilization ages for common breeds in Singapore.

While sterilizations are considered routine procedures, it can be a big decision for many pawrents.

As part of every consult, our team at Vet Central is happy to provide advice on sterilizing your pets. Please contact our clinics at 6635 8646 (Toa Payoh)/ 6346 8646 (Swan Lake) to book a consultation with a vet.

For more details about the 40 breeds studied, please visit https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1322276/full

16/06/2024

Wishing all our muslim friends a Selamat Hari Raya Haji!

We are closed for today and our operations will resume tomorrow, 17 June 2024.

Have a good holiday!

05/06/2024

Dr Wendy spent the last week at the 2024 European Veterinary Dental Forum, catching up with the latest updates and meeting incredibly dedicated veterinarians.

This is a winning picture from the congress, taken with dental specialists Dr Jerzy Gawor and Dr Brooke Niemiec. They are part of a team that helped to improve international welfare of pets by writing up the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Dental Guidelines.

Have a read here if you have some time. https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/dental-guidelines/

28/05/2024

When passionate vets fly in from all over the world to gather for a week of conference and knowledge sharing, everyone ends up with bigger brains and full hearts.
Incredibly proud to have some amazing Thai vets representing our Asian community in this international conference.

ICARE2024 was a blast and the commitment of exotic vets worldwide is shaking up veterinary medicine.

22/05/2024

Happy Vesak Day!

We are closed for the public holiday and will resume operations on 23rd May (Thurs).

Have a good day ahead!

08/05/2024

Our regular visiting dental specialist Dr Jerzy Gawor will be back to Vet Central from 13th to 17th May 2024.

Please contact us at 63468646 or [email protected] to inquire or for a referral.

10/04/2024

Wishing our muslim friends a Selamat Hari Raya! We are closed today for the public holiday and have a great day ahead everyone!

28/03/2024

Vet Central and Oxbow organised a talk with Dr Charly Pignon to share all the latest updates in rabbit and guinea pig medicine. It was a great night gathering the bright minds of Singapore vets and catching up with each other over dinner and our passion for improving patients lives.

15/03/2024

Dinner and Talk with Dr Charly Pignon on 27th March 2024.

Join us for for dinner and an evening of learning with small mammal specialist, Dr Charly Pignon about Anorexia in Rabbits and Head Tilts in Rabbits and Guinea Pig.

Although this talk only open to veterinarians, pet owners fret not! We will be hosting Dr Charly from 25th to 28th March 2024 with limited slots available. Please contact us at 63468646 should your pet require a specialist consult.