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Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour Transmissible Venereal Tumour (TVT) is spread from one dog to another by physical contact between an existing tumour on one dog and abrasions on a mucous membrane (oral, genital) on another. It is commonly seen amongst unsterilized...

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a lentivirus that progressively disrupts the normal immune system of a cat. This leaves the cat susceptible to many other infections. Cats affected by FIV often appear normal for many years. However,...

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Cushing’s disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) is caused by excess cortisol hormones produced by the the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce important hormones that regulate body functions. One such hormone...

Pancreatitis in Dogs The pancreas is an important organ that lies on the right side of the abdomen, adjacent to the stomach and the duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). The pancreas has two main jobs. Firstly, it secretes digestive enzymes to break down food....

Feline Leukemia Virus Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV) is a highly infectious retrovirus that infects cats of any age. In data collated by IDEXX, the prevalence of FeLV in Singapore was found to be about 13%. How is FeLV transmitted ? The virus is fragile and cannot...

As the year-end holidays approach and families start planning their holidays, it is often that dog owners start to feel guilty about having to put their dogs into boarding kennels or catteries. It is normal to feel anxious especially when this is the first time they...

Cats are very different from dogs. Coming to the clinic can be a very stressful experience for them. At Oasis Vet, we want your cat to be as comfortable as possible. We will take special measures in the clinic to ensure they have as calm an experience as possible. It...

We recommend preventative care at Oasis Vet. That includes cleaning your pet’s ears and applying worming medications that may come as spot-on preparations. To learn more, download this article .  

At Oasis Vet we use trusted methods recommended by the best in the field to medicate your cats. Click on this article by the International Society of Feline Medicine to see how you can do the same at home.

We believe that good health starts with a good diet. Dietary requirements do change as your pet ages. Sometimes special diet may be required as well. Download this article to learn how to transition your pet to a new food.  

As puppies are not born with the social skills required to live with their family, socialisation refers to the learning process that the puppy must go through to ensure that it is happy and confident in its environment. This ensures that they can communicate...

Dry eyes, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common problem seen in dogs. It occurs when there is a deficiency in the water portion of the tear film (which accounts for 95% of tear volume). As a result, the oil and mucus left results in the characteristic...

Dental disease can affect dogs and cats at any stage of life but is most common as our pets enter middle age. Dental disease includes: Gingivitis-Inflammation of the gums. This can be seen by increasing pinkness/ redness of your pet’s gumline Tartar – This refers to...

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term used to describe a condition that can affect the urinary bladder and or urethra of cats. Symptoms of FLUTD: straining to urinate vocalizing while in the litter box urination in unusual places passing bloody urine...

Heartworm disease is caused by blood-borne parasites known as Dirofilaria immitis. These worms cause a serious and potentially fatal disease. These worms are found in the heart and neighboring blood vessels of dogs. Heartworm disease is transmitted from one dog to...