Month: March 2012

  • Updates on Alien (Jen Govin’s)

    Ref: Updates on the little one, Alien: Hi there Dr Chan, I’ve been wanting to send you some updates on Alien aka Ally Ann for some time now, but have been very occupied. On a whole she’s doing much better now and I’ve started her on wet food. But this has caused her to have…

  • Before we spread any news about cruelty to animals, please be informed of the consequences

    In the course of running AnimalCare, I sometimes receive requests from readers to spread the news of people who have afflicted cruelty to animals. Sometimes these news come with photographic evidence of the victims (the animals) and the perpetrators (the humans), along with the story of the cruel act. While I understand that the intention…

  • The story of Bobby (Megaa Velayuthan’s)

    This is not my 16 year-old mixed poodle, Bobby, but Megaa Velayuthan’s cat, who is also named Bobby! There may be something in the name “Bobby” as my Bobby (the dog) nurses baby kittens and Megaa’s Bobby also nurses kittens! And both Bobbys are males, too! Enjoy the following little story from Megaa: Bobby came…

  • Looking for a vet in Perlis or Alor Setar, Kedah

    If you know of any vet in Perlis or Alor Setar, please help by contacting Chan Hooi Shan directly at her email. From: Chan Hooi Shan shanny_chs@yahoo.com Message: Dear Dr.Chan, I have a companion dog friend.And I would like to have her spayed. The problem is we don’t have any vet in Perlis. Is there…

  • A “thank you” message from Kelly Tan (from Ipoh)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/07/kellys-dog-are-up-for-adoption-ipoh/ Kelly Tan called me from Ipoh just now to express her heartful gratitude to all donors for the 6 bags of food and our pledge to help her vaccinate and spay-neuter the 9 new puppies that were dumped at her shelter gates. She also wishes everyone and their families good health and prosperity. She…

  • Medical subsidy for Tompok (Wazura Saruni’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/05/medical-subsidy-for-tompok-wazura-sarunis/ We have subsidised RM346.95 for Tompok’s medical treatment and surgery. Tompok was found by Wazura at her apartment area. She was bleeding from the mouth. After blood tests and getting her stabilised, Tompok went in for a jaw operation which was successful. Currently, Wazura has learnt how to express Tompok’s bladder to help her…

  • Subsidy for Fitri’s final bill (Myza Nordin’s)

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/05/fitri-goes-home-photos/ Fitri is now home with Myza and is well on his way to recovery. His journey in battling sporotrichosis has been a rather long one, but what matter is that he is well enough now. We have subsidised RM105 for this final bill of RM525. Myza applied to three funds for Fitri’s treatment so…

  • Spay-Neuter subsidy for 2 male dogs and 1 female dog in Seberang Perai (Kheang Bee Nar’s)

    Kheang Bee Nar, from Seberang Perai, wrote to me on 24th Feb: I joined the company about 9 months ago and there are many strays  at the surrounding factories over here. I started feeding them after noticing another pack of dogs chased them away from the food stalls.  So, hunting for food is fairly depends on their luck. Contacted SPCA Seberang Prai and they are willing…

  • Amira’s smallest kitten passes on

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/08/amira-brought-the-12-catskittens-to-the-vets/ From Amira moments ago: Dr Chan,this is last picture for the smallest kitten..The sick one that died at home after the mum feed her.The picture is taken after see the vet and on the way home..kindly,I apologize for the trouble that I have made today..Thank you so much for you and your friend help..…

  • The Black Guardians of the Datuks

    We’ve noticed this pack of black dogs for many months now. They live in the big field in Subang Jaya where there is a clump f trees and inside this clump, are the plaques of three “Datuk”s. My husband often says they are the guardians of the Datuks and on my part, I hope the…

  • Amira brought the 12 cats/kittens to the vet’s

    I was not able to be at the vet’s today, but anyhow, since we have a subsidy scheme now, there is also no necessity for me to be present at the vet’s. Confidentiality between vet and client is to be respected. Previously, we sponsored 100%, so I would have to be present. Anyway, this is…

  • It’s raining, Mr G.

    It had been alternating between raining and drizzling all evening until now. Mr G could not come to the usual spot to chill this evening (in front of the Stargate). But he came on his round twice, on the ledge. Just now, I heard mewing and it was Mr G – he still came to…

  • Help needed to catch some dogs and puppies (Esther Cheah’s)

    From Esther: Hi Dr. Good morning. Just a quick update on Brushy, she’s been an enormous tub of fun for my household and have been trying to get along with my cat… quick. Unfortunately my cat has not been very receptive and friendly at all, in fact has been retaliating by hissing at the pup.…

  • Pak Din’s dog, Tip, spayed

    From Chew: Last saturday took Pak Din’s only female youngster(out of 6 )called ‘Tip’  to Klinik Kembiri in Setapak to be spayed. She has a white tip on her tail and that’s the reason Pak Din called her Tip. The others  are Woo Kuei(black devil), Ah Hak(Black), Wollie, Wolf, and Badak all males. This was…

  • Amira Sabri’s 12 cats/kittens

    Ref: http://animalcare.my/2012/03/07/tomorrow-is-amiras-12-catskittens-appointment/ Here are the photos:                         The appointment at the vet’s is tomorrow, at 12noon. We pray all her cats will finally receive the treatment they need and get well soon.