Holistic assessment & wellbeing

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) assessment refers to medical assessment using the TCM framework, and is intended to assist Western/conventional treatment via the use of herbal medication, food therapy, and acupuncture.

Acupuncture would typically be used to treat cases of chronic pain, such as osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), idiopathic seizures, to assist gut motility and to maintain quality of life for palliative/geriatric patients.

Pets with long-term and/or terminal conditions require a different kind of treatment from acute conditions. Palliative care focuses more on quality-of-life and pain management, teaching owners basic home medical care, and managing expectations towards the end-of-life. When the time comes, we are able to provide euthanasia at home.

Blood testing is available for general health surveillance, or if you are concerned about organ function or various common diseases. 

• Blood chemistry panel (assessment of major organ function)
• Complete blood count
• Electrolyte panel
• Thyroid panel
• SDMA
• FIV/FeLV test
• 4DX snap test (Tick fever/heartworm)
• Rabies serology
• Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Screening Test

Less common blood tests can be sent out to external labs such as IDEXX, and Asia Vet Diagnostics. Results typically return within the week.

Organic samples can be sent out to test for a number of conditions:

• Culture & sensitivity for bacteria and fungus
• Fine-needle aspirate of suspicious looking lumps
• Urine samples

With ultrasound imaging certain conditions can be detected more efficiently and effectively. For instance, fluid in abdomen, pyometra, or looking at dermal masses. We use the Butterfly IQ portable ultrasound, which is suitable for cursory imaging.

If detailed specific ultrasonography is required, we would recommend making an appointment with your regular vet clinic, or at a specialist hospital.

Pets with known heart conditions or kidney problem often require regular blood pressure measurement.

Measuring it at the clinic may artificially elevate the readings due to increased stress and unfamiliar settings. Measurement in a home setting would give more consistent readings.

Our nursing service is for basic medical services which do not require the attention of a vet. It can be considered for conditions which require multiple or regular treatment, such as administration of subcutaneous fluids, injections, wound management or giving oral medications.

Medical grooming can also be provided for pets whose quality-of-life is affected by medical conditions, such as open wounds, matted fur, overgrown toenails.

Many health conditions that can be seen at the clinic can be treated at home. However we would recommend possible emergencies or conditions that may require hospitalisation or surgery to be seen at a brick-and-mortar clinic.

This would include but is not limited to sudden lethargy, signs of severe and intense pain, physical trauma which may have caused bone fractures or organ damage, respiratory problems, sudden distension of abdomen, acute blood loss, repeated vomiting/diarrhoea and seizures.