VETS at NIAW, Ballabhgarh, faridabad,Haryana

vets from INDIA, UK,USA,AUSTRALIA were at national institute of animal welfare, ballabhgarh,faridabad,Haryana. Indian vets were trained by the foreign vets under the project Vet train course - the essentials of veterinary technique as applied to animal welfare projects. it was a wonderful opportunity for us to learn so many new techniques from those vets. i learnt a lot about different things related to surgery, management, communication and so many other subjects. i think "vets beyond borders" are doing a wonderful project to train the Indian Vets from all over the country. some more training for more specialisation should also be conducted from time to time.still its a very appreciable effort by all vets who are working for animal welfare.

pet insurance - necessary

Is Pet Insurance Necessary?
Learn about pet insurance, including the types of policies and whether it makes sense for you.
Pet health insurance is becoming more and more popular. pet insurance can be expensive. Before you buy, consider the various policies available, the cost, and what kind of care your pet is likely to need.
Can I sue the vet for malpractice?
Why so much? Health care costs have increased dramatically in recent years, in part because vets use more sophisticated diagnostic tools (MRIs and CAT scans, for example). These tools, which are pricey in themselves, detect problems that require further treatment. And those treatments, which now include such previously unavailable procedures as radiation and kidney transplants, are expensive.
Types of Policies
Several companies offer pet insurance these days, with a large variety of policy types and premium levels.
“Safety” plans. The cheapest policies cover only treatment for injuries, such as broken bones and bee stings.
“Wellness” plans. Wellness plans include routine care, such as physicals and vaccinations. Some experts say that the premiums, deductibles, and copays for these plans usually cost a bit more than paying out-of-pocket. Of course, if your pet gets injured, such a plan may save you money.
Comprehensive plans. On the pricier side, some policies cover a broad range of treatments, from cancer medications to acupuncture.
HMOs. HMOs for pets work like HMOs for humans. The pet owner pays a monthly fee. If the pet is treated by a vet participating in the HMO, the vet submits the insurance paperwork and gets reimbursed directly (if the services are covered by the plan). The downside to an HMO: it may limit your choice of vet, as many don’t participate in HMO plans.
Policy Exclusions and Limits
In addition to premiums, consider the coverage exclusions, limits, and other costs that are common to pet insurance plans:
Copayments -- for example, the plan may cover only 50% of treatment costs.
Annual and lifetime caps -- once you go over the cap, you pay out-of-pocket.
Exclusions for pre-existing problems, medicines, dental care, and other things.
Exclusions for hereditary conditions -- often, coverage does not include health problems that commonly occur in certain breeds
Benefit schedules -- the insurance company often sets limits on how much it will pay for a certain procedure.

shona at Niaw, Ballbhgarh

shona is enjoying her time at NIAW,Ballabgarh. behind her is the O.T. building for clinical work. it was a great time over there. we enjoyed a lot there.

femur fracture in a dog repaired at NIAW, Ballabgarh

this dog was brought to NIAW by the dog handlers team. radiographs were taken to find out the nature of fracture.on the basis of radiographic interpretation it was decided that fracture will be repaired by the external fixator only. the dog was anesthetised under xylazine-isoflurane and external fixator was put. after two days again the x-ray was taken to see the position of external fixator. the dog is on medication and dressing and the frature will be evaluated after 6 weeks to see the healing.

feeding your puppy

A puppy eats a lot of food. From birth up to six months of age, he'll need to eat two to four times as much as an adult dog to support all that growth. A good thumb rule is that after his first week of life, when his weight doubles from what it was at birth, a puppy should gain one to two grams per pound of anticipated adult weight each day. This means that if your puppy weighs 75 pounds as an adult, he should gain three to five ounces per day as a rule.
Generally, puppy food is higher in protein and enriched with vitamins, minerals, and fats essential for growth. Commercial puppy food must meet nutrient standards for growth, and many companies go above and beyond those standards, testing their products to make sure they support puppies' development.
They don't have to, though--they're only required to meet the minimum nutrient standards. In most cases, you get what you pay for. Lower-quality ingredients are found in the cheaper brands while "premium" and "performance" varieties include higher quality ingredients for improved digestibility.
Buy "puppy food." It's more likely to have the extra nutrients a puppy needs until he's full grown. Regular food labeled "for all life stages" is fine too.
Consider breed-formulated food. Large-breed puppy formulas help bigger pups grow at a rate gradual enough that they have time to develop strong bones and joints. Small-breed formulas provide concentrated nutrition in small, bite-size kibbles that meet a smaller puppy's high metabolic needs. And, yes, medium-breed formulas aim somewhere in between. If you can't find breed-formulated food, that's okay.
Puppy - You should be able to feel but not see their ribs, and they should have a visible waist when you look down at them. This is true for puppies of any breed, big or small.
In general, you should follow the guidelines on the back of the bag of dogfood, and adjust up or down depending on your puppy's appetite and body condition.
At around eight to 12 weeks of age your puppy is probably eating three to four times a day. He doesn't have to eat that many times though. If it suits your schedule to feed him only twice a day, just divide the amount of food you'd normally give into two meals instead of three or four.
After he's six months old you can--and should--reduce the number of meals you feed him to two. Start reducing the amount of food he gets as well, following guidelines provided by food manufacturers, adjusting as needed. If you're feeding too much, most dogs will let you know by leaving some behind in his bowl.
Large-breed puppies need slow, sustained growth to help prevent orthopedic problems. Raise them on a diet designed for large-breed dogs or food for adult dogs. Whatever diet you choose shouldn't overemphasize protein, fat, and calorie levels.
Small but chunky breeds, such as pugs, also need a lower-calorie diet than what's provided by most puppy foods, because they're also prone to hip dysplasia.
Feed your dog at set times each day rather than leaving food out all the time so he learns a schedule. The exceptions are tiny breeds such as Chihuahuas, who can be prone to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). They should always have food available to nibble on.
Never feed your puppy from the table. It only encourages begging. Everyone in the family must follow this rule.

emergency surgery immediately after spay in a female dog

one female dog was operated through linea alba approach under isoflurane gas anesthesia. surgery went very well. dog was recovering from anesthesia. but suddenly the dog started collapsing and the blood loss was noticed by the team. immediately the effect of sedative was reversed by administering the antidote and the dog was put on other injectable anaesthetic drug. the site was opened for exploratory laprotomy and the bleeding was checked. though it was not a major bleeder but the blood loss was quite high, so the blood from abdominal cavity was collected in blood bag and blood transfusion was done to save the loss. the dog recovered very well and next day she was happy and active. she will stay for one more week and will be released after the perfect healing.

training by AWBI and VETS BEYOND BORDERS

AWBI is conducting training with Vets Beyond Borders for three weeks. they will train the vets about ABC programme.i have been selected for the first batch. so i will join the training on 4feb morning. i think it should be a great time. lets see what is ahead.