Hi all I'm not sure if this is the best place, maybe if it's not you could point me in the right direction? I have just started volunteering at a Safari Park and vet care is sporadic at best, and the vets cannot speak English so it is hard for us to explain symptoms to them. We have come up with the initiative that it might be plausible to have a vet we can contact by e-mail sending details and photographs. Do you think this would be viable? Where could we find vets (qualified or student) who can help us with this? We are based in Asia and have lions, tigers, elephants, crocodiles, giraffe, zebra, antelope, cassawarie, gibbons, macaqes, macaws and more. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes Tathttps://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21584#msg-21584Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:55:58 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,22843#msg-22843 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,22843#msg-22843
Occasionally a claw grows abnormally so appears larger or has unusual appearance. If it is infected or ingrowing it will eventually cause your Guinea pig discomfort if you leave it. I can only advise you to go to your vet, have it checked in case this is the problem.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetMon, 23 Sep 2013 15:19:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,22792#msg-22792 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,22792#msg-22792 martin Ask The VetThu, 05 Sep 2013 20:23:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21677#msg-21677 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21677#msg-21677
Thank you for the response. Certainly the cat seems to be managing better than I had hoped, I suspect that there is some sort of residual vision.

I will get her checked out by my local vet.]]> NeilR Ask The VetWed, 19 Dec 2012 07:02:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21671#msg-21671 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21671#msg-21671
I cannot be certain and there are other causes but I am more suspicious that the problem with your cat's sight is due to detachment of her retinas than due to cataracts. Sounds like she went blind very quickly and cataracts develop quite slowly, with a gradual reduction in vision over years. If the blindness has been caused by retinal detachment that usually happens to an older cat because their blood pressure is too high. You dont need to worry about affording a cataract operation in this case but your cat might need treatment for high blood pressure to stay well.

Some years ago I had a cat who went blind when he was 20 years old and he stayed happy for another year because we gave him some help with in his surroundings. Cats can be very good at finding their way around a familiar territory because they can remember where everything is and use other senses, their whiskers, hearing and touch to feel their way around.

Its OK and not unfair to keep a blind cat if you are ready to make the adjustments needed. Keep everything easily available including food water and the litter tray, in the locations your cat was always used to. But remember too that the underlying cause of the blindness needs checking out by a vet and if its present, treatment for high blood pressure would help your cat stay well and live longer.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 18 Dec 2012 20:47:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21657#msg-21657 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21657#msg-21657
I suspect cateracts but could I be wrong? I am seriously thinking that at her age it may be kinder to euthenase, particularly if she stops finding the litter tray. Unfortunately we cannot afford cateract operations.]]> NeilR Ask The VetFri, 14 Dec 2012 11:52:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21634#msg-21634 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21634#msg-21634
That set of symptoms doesn't sound good in a young, normally lively dog. He sounds like there is some discomfort. I am sorry I cant give you any home remedies or suggest how you afford the fees but what your dog really needs, if these symptoms continue or get worse is to get checked and treated by a vet. Try to make sure he keeps eating and drinking plenty, if he stops eating then its become more urgent that you take him.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 08 Dec 2012 11:09:04 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21633#msg-21633 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21633#msg-21633
You need to also think is she eating and drinking normally and lively or not. If she's not her usual lively self there's more going wrong than just a wet patch and fur loss. The safest advice is to take her to a vet to get a check over.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 08 Dec 2012 10:59:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21622#msg-21622 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21622#msg-21622 Julie10 Ask The VetThu, 06 Dec 2012 06:01:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21621#msg-21621 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21621#msg-21621 natalie Ask The VetWed, 05 Dec 2012 10:22:06 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21606#msg-21606 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21606#msg-21606
You can also register as a practice on VetClick, and then post a free vacancy ad, advertising this as a vacancy. We've had practices in the past post jobs for social media vets, and other online only type positions.

VetClick Moderator]]> VetClick Ask The VetThu, 29 Nov 2012 17:32:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21601#msg-21601 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21601#msg-21601
Unfortunately I dont have the expertise to help you in this field, or any contacts to direct you to, but if there is a specialist out there, or anyone who can ask one, who sees this post let's hope they might be able to lend a hand. Best wishes with getting some help with the veterinary care for all of these important species of animals and birds.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 29 Nov 2012 14:21:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21584#msg-21584 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,21584,21584#msg-21584
I'm not sure if this is the best place, maybe if it's not you could point me in the right direction?

I have just started volunteering at a Safari Park and vet care is sporadic at best, and the vets cannot speak English so it is hard for us to explain symptoms to them. We have come up with the initiative that it might be plausible to have a vet we can contact by e-mail sending details and photographs. Do you think this would be viable? Where could we find vets (qualified or student) who can help us with this?

We are based in Asia and have lions, tigers, elephants, crocodiles, giraffe, zebra, antelope, cassawarie, gibbons, macaqes, macaws and more.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes
Tat]]> Tat Ask The VetSat, 24 Nov 2012 14:06:41 +0000