Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: Can you get Pet Insurance in the UAE?

ANSWER: Yes, you can. Regularly we are being asked by our clients to advise them on Pet insurance options in the UAE. Although we are in favor of Pet Insurance in general there are quite a few cons...

QUESTION: Can you prevent Canine Distemper?

ANSWER: You can prevent it in puppies and dogs. Vaccination is the generally used and best available prevention for canine distemper.

Canine Distemper is a severe and deadly contagious dise...

QUESTION: HOW CAN I REGISTER MY PET IN DUBAI?

ANSWER: Dubai residents are obliged to register each pet under their name through the Dubai Municipality Registration Portal with the assistance of a trusted veterinary care and treatment provider....

QUESTION: HOW TO PREVENT CDV?

ANSWER: With the potential increasing virulence of emerging strains and the wide host range of canine distemper virus (cdv), widespread vaccination of domestic dogs is essential.

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QUESTION: What is Dog Periodontal Disease?

ANSWER: Dog Periodontal disease starts as gingivitis, caused by the organism’s reaction to dental plaque and calculus and progresses as periodontitis, an inflammation of the periodontal tissues, ...

QUESTION: What TNR means?

ANSWER: TNR stands for TRAP-NEUTER-RELEASE  of stray cats. For years we are facing the growth of the stray cat population in Dubai. Unfortunately, we can’t find a loving home for all of the stra...

QUESTION: How to Check Dog temperature?

ANSWER: Follow these steps and prepare a digital thermometer, petroleum jelly, gloves, and wipes for cleaning. Using a thermometer we can quantify an important piece of pet health information.

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QUESTION: What are ectoparasites?

ANSWER:  Ectoparasites (external parasites) are organisms that live on the skin of a host, from which they derive their sustenance. Ectoparasites include a wide range of parasitic arthropods, we ...

QUESTION: HOW DO YOU TRAVEL WITH A PET?

ANSWER: Be prepared when you decide to travel with a pet. Vaccinations are very important. Make sure it is...

QUESTION: WHAT VACCINES DO CATS NEED TO GET?

In the UAE yearly vaccination against rabies is mandatory for cats and requires registration of the same in the municipality. Next is the Tricat or FVRCP vaccine which protects cats from common dis...

QUESTION: WHAT VACCINATION DOES MY DOG NEED?

ANSWER: Core vaccinations for puppy/dogs include vaccines against Rabies, Adenovirus, parvovirus, and Distemper, which are easily transferred and fatal. Non-core vaccines include protection against...

QUESTION: DO RABBITS ONLY HAVE 4 TEETH?

ANSWER: No, rabbits have more than 4 teeth. A rabbit has 28 teeth. Rabbits have open-rooted teeth that grow continuously throughout their life. The dental formula for a rabbit is I2/1 (incisors up\...

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