Medical assessment and treatment

 If your pet needs a specialized consultation in ophthalmology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology or andrology, orthopaedics, dermatology, allergology, cardiology, dentistry, endocrinology, geriatrics, infectious disease, neurology or preventive medicine , Veterinaire.mu is the right place to bring your pet.

 

Your pet is a special member of your family and provides you with companionship, entertainment, and unconditional love. But your pet relies on you for daily needs such as food, shelter, and safety and to take care of things when they go wrong.

We believe firmly in prevention is better than cure. In light of that we promote nutrition, exercise, neutering, vaccinations, parasite control, and grooming, all as a part of our service to our patients and clients.

Unfortunately, our pets do become ill or develop problems. We are here for those eventualities as well.

 

All consultations will start with history questions and a physical examination whilst discussing the reason for your visit. After then the vet will outline any possible problems and give you, as the care-giver for your pet, options for diagnostic testing and or treatment. We will always answer any queries you may have and offer a plan for the future care of your pet at the end of consultation.

Consultations are not just for when your pet is unwell. Routine check-ups are important for picking up early disease signs so all consultations, including booster vaccinations, include a complete physical examination.

 

Surgical interventions

We perform the following surgical interventions: Spaying and neutering, Caesarian, Bladder stone removal, Foreign body removal, Gastrointestinal surgery, Splenectomy, Amputation, Fracture management (Osteosynthesis), Amputations, Eye and eyelid surgery, Cataract surgery, Wound management, Reconstructive surgery, Cancer surgery, Hernia surgery, Ear surgery, Dental surgery, Reconstructive surgery.

 

Whether routine or complex, surgery can be a time filled with anxiety and uncertainty. We work hard to ensure that every surgery performed in our clinic is stress-free and as positive an experience as possible. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, fully equipped surgery room and a skilled staff to ensure each patient receives the best care. From pre-op pet evaluation and procedure explanation to after-care instructions and a review of any findings, we’re with you every step of the way.

We monitor your companion’s well-being using the most modern equipment available during the surgery. This translates to your pet’s comfort and safety at all times. We offer a variety of general surgical procedures performed to the highest standards of care.

 

 

In-house diagnostic and laboratory diagnostic

Proper diagnosis is essential when it comes to treating your pet. That’s why we offer an extended set of veterinary laboratory analysis, including hematology, chemistries, endocrinology, intestinal parasite diagnostics, urine analysis, skin scrapping analysis, and blood parasite diagnostics. Advanced diagnostic equipment, including ultrasonography (echography), endoscopy (laringoscopy, rhinoscopy, tracheoscopy, gastroscopy, enteroscopy, x-ray, electrocardiograms and otoscopy/ophthalmoscopy also give us a powerful set of tools for finding and solving animal health care problems fast.

 

Echography

Also called ultrasound scan or ultrasonography, is a noninvasive, pain-free procedure that uses sound waves to examine a pet’s internal organs and other structures inside the body. It can be used to evaluate the animal’s heart, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, and the urinary bladder, to detect fluid, cysts, tumors, or abscesses, and to confirm pregnancy or monitor an ongoing pregnancy.

Ultrasound does not involve radiation, has no known side effects, and doesn’t typically require pets to be sedated or anesthetized. The hair in the area to be examined usually needs to be shaved so the ultrasonographer can obtain the best result.

 

Vector-borne diseases

Tick-borne diseases include Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Hepatozoonosis and Ehrlichiosis (tick fever). Also, some ticks are known to carry more than one of these diseases, which can lead to multiple infections, or coinfection. There are a number of similar symptoms to vector-borne diseases and are often vague and nonspecific. Common signs can include any of the following:  loss of appetite, lethargy,  lameness, reluctance to move, neck pain or neurologic signs in some cases. Often many pet owners don’t know their dog is suffering from a debilitating tick disease until it’s too late.

Mosquito-borne diseases

For pets the main concern is Dirofilariosis (Heartworm disease). Testing for these diseases is done in-house within minutes.

 

Dog heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) can produce a life-threatening disease for canines. The disease is caused by a roundworm. Dogs and sometimes other animals such as cats, foxes and raccoons are infected with the worm through the bite of a mosquito carrying the larvae of the worm.

Testing for these diseases is done in-house within minutes.

 

Oncology and cancer therapy

Our approach to dogs and cats with cancer includes a complete health assessment so that owners can make the best decision with respect to treatment options. The patient’s quality of life is of paramount importance, and we strive to achieve not just prolongation of life through treatment but improvement in quality of life and alleviation of suffering.

 

Chemotherapy

Cancer medical treatments in pets can be safe, with few or no side effects, and can provide long-lasting or complete remission. The key to successful cancer treatment is an early diagnosis and effective treatment regime. We make it our top priority to minimize the risk of complications and emphasize the use of anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea and pain control medications to keep your pet as comfortable as possible, and to maintain a good quality of life throughout their treatment.

 

Surgical oncology

Surgery is a key strategy for managing cancer in small animals. All cancer surgeries are done with the help of an electro-surgical unit in order to minimize the risk of metastasis (dissemination of the cancerous cells in the body of the patient). Surgical removal of the malignant tumor sometimes offers the best chance for a cure. Other times, surgery is useful for diagnostics, palliation (reducing pain and symptoms) and debulking (partial removal of a tumor to make chemotherapy more effective) when a cure is not possible.

 

Part of a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer, surgery may be combined with preoperative and/or postoperative therapies (chemotherapy) to maximize patient benefits and cure rates while minimizing adverse side effects.

 

Dermatology

Skin diseases may be caused by mites, bacteria, fungi or can be have an allergic, metabolic or autoimmune origin, but can also be caused by environmental factors. It is crucial that the correct diagnostic is established in order to administer the proper treatment.  The diagnostic can sometimes be made by inspection of the skin and other times by analysing a skin scraping collected from affected areas. The result will be obtained within minutes.

 

Scabies

The Sarcoptes mite causes scabies. This condition, a very itchy and uncomfortable skin disease, is common in dogs. Cats and foxes can also be affected by scabies. Although the mites spend their entire life-cycle on the dog, they can survive for up to 3 weeks away from their host. The mites burrow tunnels through the skin where they live and lay their eggs. Because they actually live inside the skin, they cannot be seen on the outside and brushing and bathing will not remove them. In the early stages of the disease many dogs are not itchy, so the problem may not always be immediately apparent to the owner. Later, however, the discomfort becomes extreme.

 

Demodex

Demodex is a special type of mite. It is present in small numbers in the majority of normal dogs and usually does not cause any clinical signs. Occasionally, however, the Demodex mite can cause disease and it may then result in one of the most challenging skin problems encountered in veterinary practice. Young dogs (about 3 to 11 months of age) occasionally show a localised form of the disease consisting of one or more focal areas of thinning hair or red and scaly skin. These lesions are not usually itchy and may go unnoticed. In most cases they disappear without treatment. In some instances, however, the lesions can grow until the most of the body is affected. This more severe form is occasionally also seen in adult dogs without previous development of localised lesions. Dogs with normal immune systems seem to have no problem in keeping demodex mites in check. In cases of generalised demodex infection, a significant underlying problem with the immune system can be suspected and further investigations may well be necessary to find out what is going on. Animals affected by Demodex are often not as itchy as may be expected with other types of mite infestation.

 

Orthopaedics and fracture management

Orthopaedics is the field of medicine and surgery that treats injury and disease of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons of the body. Our Small Animal Orthopaedics service treats mammals, reptiles and birds having orthopaedic problems ranging from arthritis to osteosynthesis (bone internal fixation with plates or other mechanical devices) and ligament reconstruction.

 

Some of these disorders are congenital, which means the animal was born with the problem. Other orthopedic conditions can occur during your pet’s development and growth and are influenced by a genetic predisposition; hip dysplasia is a classic example of this.

Trauma to the skeletal system is a frequent cause of orthopedic disease and can result in fractures, bruising, and stretched or torn soft tissues. Infections with certain microorganisms can cause joint disease. Some immune disorders, as well as cancer, can also cause orthopedic disease. Occasionally, metabolic disorders can lead to orthopedic problems. Arthritis is a commonly diagnosed orthopedic condition that increases with advancing age.

 

Cardiology

Pets with heart disease or other ailments affecting the heart and lungs may not always have visible signs of discomfort. Others may experience difficulty breathing, coughing, fainting, or lethargy depending on the stage of illness. We provide in-house diagnostic (ECG – echocardiogram, echocardiography, heartworm testing, blood pressure measurements, etc.) so that your beloved pet can start its treatment the fastest possible.

Your pet will have a complete and detailed cardiovascular examination performed. This involves carefully listening to heart and lung sounds and pulses.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) evaluating the electrical rhythm of your pet’s heart will be recorded. Occasionally, arrhythmias accompany certain heart diseases and require treatment.

 

A comprehensive echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) evaluating the structure and function of the heart can also be performed.

Finally, a thorough report detailing the examination and echocardiographic findings, clinical assessment, prognosis, medications (if needed), and follow-up appointments will be provided.