This is a public service announcement to inform all Hill's® Prescription Diet® customers of new updates to packaging, with some formulation improvements. FORMULA CHANGES How many formulas are changing and which ones? In Singapore, there are 13 dry formula changes that...
Ever had a cat that was all wonderful then suddenly went off the rails? Is your cat currently exhibiting strange behaviour that was previously not present? Read on! Hyperthyroidism & Diabetes If your cat is bouncing off the walls, with...
I'm sure you've noticed even at the human pharmacy - PREBIOTICS & PROBIOTICS! POSTBIOTICS! HEALTHY DIGESTION! Just what are they, and are they the same? The short answer is no, they aren't. All three serve to support a healthy digestion...
As Singapore enters a new normal, we'll gradually find ourselves returning to the office, or going on holidays with the VTLs. Pets are like young children; once settled into a routine, any sudden disruption to it can trigger negative behavioural...
And just like that, 2022 is here. What a year 2021 was! It was the year we embarked on this journey creating MyAnimalDispensary, the first and only dedicated online pet dispensary in Singapore (and some say Asia), getting to know...
We know how it feels when our pet stares at us with those Puss-in-Boots eyes when we're eating. While domesticated dogs have largely evolved to be somewhat omnivorous (ie. eating both animal and non-animal material), animals like cats remain carnivorous...
Much like us, our pets also go through the process of aging. The average lifespan of dogs and cats range between 10 and 20 years, with shorter lifespans for pocket pets like hamsters and guinea pigs. It is therefore important to...
When a dog vomits, or throws up, it is typically an indicator of an issue in the digestive tract. Vomiting is preceded by retching, the gag reflex, before the actual vomiting takes place. This is different to regurgitation where the...
Did you know that animals get skin allergies just like we do? If you notice your pet itching and scratching more than usual, it could indicate a skin allergy and needs to be addressed quickly to prevent discomfort and damage...
Hot and humid environments are perfect for bacterial and fungi to thrive in. While it is normal for our pets and us to have some level of commensal bacteria (commensal refers to the relationship between two different organisms that “eat from...
Just what are ectoparasites? As alien as the word sounds, ectoparasites are a classification of parasites that infest the external body, ie., the skin. Fun fact: "ecto" means "outer" or "external"! Common ectoparasites of our pets include fleas, ticks, lice...
What is a prescription? A prescription is a formal document from a licenced veterinarian to a pharmacist, authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription medication for a specific patient. Prescriptions are important to maintain the quality and integrity of veterinary...
