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VSH非常高興地宣布VSH內科專科團隊正在擴充，周禮如醫生澳洲及紐西蘭認證小動物內科專科獸醫，和香港註冊小動物內科專科獸醫。在加入VSH之前，周禮如醫生曾在澳洲和香港的多學科轉介獸醫醫院實習。她曾任職於澳洲及紐西蘭獸醫科學家學院的會員考試委員會，並在獸醫期刊上發表文章。周禮如醫生認識到幫助寵物主人了解其寵物狀況的細節的重要性，對患寵護理充滿熱情，並致力於與寵物主人緊密聯繫，以提供最佳護理。她對管理胃腸疾病、免疫介導和血液疾病有濃厚興趣。周禮如醫生會於九龍VSH應診，而范葆琳醫生於香港VSH應診。請諮詢您的家庭獸醫轉介至本院專科服務或致電2408 2588查詢。專科獸醫醫院 - 香港，灣仔道165-171號地下至2樓專科獸醫醫院 - 九龍，何文田自由道7號地下至1樓VSH is thrilled to announce that the VSH Internal Medicine Specialty Team has expanded with the addition of Dr Joyce Chow as an Australian and New Zealand Board-Certified Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist. She is a registered veterinary small animal internal medicine specialist in Hong Kong.Dr Joyce has practiced in multi-disciplinary referral veterinary hospitals in Australia and Hong Kong prior to joining VSH. She has served on the membership examiner panel for the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and has published in veterinary journals. Dr Joyce recognises the importance of helping pet owners understand the details of their pet’s conditions, is passionate about patient care and is dedicated to working closely with pet owners to achieve the best care for her patients. She has special interests in managing gastrointestinal diseases, immune-mediated and blood disorders.Dr Joyce is available for Internal Medicine consults at VSH Kowloon while Dr Paula Valiente is available for Internal Medicine consults at VSH Hong Kong. Please ask your family veterinarian for a referral to see our specialists at VSH or contact us at 2408 2588 with any questions.VSH Hong Kong, G/F-2F, 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan ChaiVSH Kowloon, G/F-1F, 7 Liberty Avenue, Ho Man Tin

香港及九龍專科獸醫醫院照常營業，急症團隊緊守崗位為寵物服務。 如果您的寵物遇有緊急情況，我們隨時侯命提供協助。請大家注意安全！The Emergency Service teams at VSH Hong Kong and Kowloon are committed to providing care for Hong Kong’s pets should they need urgent or emergency veterinary care. If your pet has an emergency, VSH is here to help. Stay safe!

認證專科獸醫（Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist）是受過高度訓練的專業人士，專門從事特定領域的獸醫學，為我們的患寵提供先進的護理。他們經過廣泛的培訓和資格認證，提高了行業的護理標準。在VSH，我們有麻醉科、心臟科、牙科、皮膚科、影像診斷科、內科、眼科和外科等認證專科獸醫。要成為一名獲得認證的專科獸醫，首先必須完成獸醫學位，這可以是為期5至8年的本科或研究生課程。然後需要至少1至2年的實際經驗或實習，然後才能競爭專科駐院醫生計劃的名額。這些專科駐院醫生計劃專注於某一專業領域，通常為期3至4年。在駐院期間，需要履行臨床案例管理、研究、發表論文和教育貢獻等要求。通過專科考試後，才能成為專科獸醫。專科獸醫擁有專業知識、和先進的診斷及治療方法。成為一名專科獸醫需要超過10年的時間，他們與家庭獸醫密切合作，為寵物提供全面的護理和醫療。如果您的寵物需要專科護理，請諮詢家庭獸醫生轉介到本院的專科服務。What is a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist and how does someone become one?Board-Certified Veterinary Specialists are highly trained professionals who specialise in specific areas of veterinary medicine to provide advanced care for our veterinary patients. They undergo extensive training and qualifications, elevating the standards of care in the industry. At VSH, we have Board-Certified Specialists in Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology and Surgery.To become a boarded veterinary specialist, one must first complete a veterinary degree, which can be an undergraduate or postgraduate program lasting 5-8 years. Practical experience or an internship of at least 1-2 years is then required before competing for a spot in a residency program. These specialised residency programs focus on one specialty and typically last 3-4 years. During the residency, requirements such as clinical case management, research, publications, and educational contributions must be fulfilled. After passing the board exams, one becomes a board-certified specialist.Board-Certified Veterinary Specialists enhance animal care by providing advanced expertise, specialised knowledge, and access to advanced diagnostics and treatments. It takes more than 10 years to become a specialist, and they collaborate closely with family veterinarians to offer comprehensive care and medicine to pets. Should your pet needs specialty care, please ask your family veterinarian for a referral to see our VSH Board-Certified Veterinary Specialists.

香港及九龍專科獸醫醫院照常營業，急症團隊緊守崗位為寵物服務。 如果您的寵物遇有緊急情況，我們隨時侯命提供協助。請大家注意安全！The Emergency Service teams at VSH Hong Kong and Kowloon are committed to providing care for Hong Kong’s pets should they need urgent or emergency veterinary care. If your pet has an emergency, VSH is here to help. Stay safe!

欣欣留醫18天後终於出院，我們都為此感到非常開心！欣欣由於糖尿病不受控制及傷口難癒而被家庭醫生轉介至本院治療。糖尿病是一種常見疾病，此病症源於胰臟無法產生足夠的胰島素，或身體無法對胰島素的作用作出適當反應。糖尿失調患者的傷口不易癒合，增加感染和敗血症的風險。VSH內科專科 - 范葆琳醫生緊密監測欣欣的血糖水平，並以胰島素及輸液療法治療，加上每天更換繃帶處理傷口。整個過程需要非常細心的護理。於住院期間，欣欣的傷口情況曾不太理想而感到非常虛弱。家人並不放棄，持續信任我們繼續照顧欣欣。本院醫護甚至與欣欣家人一起在醫院慶祝欣欣生日。欣欣的康復全賴家人、急症獸醫、VSH內科專科 - 范葆琳醫生、內科團隊、以及 VSH醫護人員共同努力的成果。獸醫業要求可能很高，但這些案例令我們每日都有動力做好工作。我們非常高興她終於可以回家了！We are all celebrating that Yan Yan has finally been discharged from VSH after 18 days of hospitalization! She was referred by her family vet for a complex case of uncontrolled diabetes and wounds on her body. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body fails to produce enough insulin or respond appropriately to it. Yan Yan also developed wounds that were not healing well due to her uncontrolled diabetic condition, therefore increasing the risk of infection and sepsis. VSH Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Paula Valiente, closely monitored Yan Yan’s blood sugar levels, responding with insulin and fluid therapy, as well as managed Yan Yan’s wounds with daily bandage changes. This process can be very intensive and required a high level of nursing care.During her stay, Yan Yan had moments when her wounds appeared to not heal, leaving her feeling very weak. However, her family did not give up and continued to trust us to care for Yan Yan. They even celebrated her birthday here with the rest of the family.Yan Yan’s recovery was a collaborative effort involving her family, our ER veterinarians, VSH Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Paula and her team, and the VSH nursing staff. The veterinary industry may be demanding, but it is cases like these that motivate us to do what we do every day. We are overjoyed that she is finally able to go home!

心臟科專科醫生- 宋思琳醫生診斷了Donki患有一種叫做動脈導管未閉（Patent Ductus Arteriosus，簡稱PDA）的先天性心臟病，由於主動脈及肺動脈中間有先天性導管未封閉 (正常情況下應當出生後自動封閉)，使血液產生異常分流，如果不治療，最終會導致心力衰竭及死亡。治療的目標是把未閉管封閉。有一種方法是透過開胸手術或微創手術的方式進行，後者恢復時間更短，疼痛更少。對於Donki的病情，他的家人選擇由我們的VSH心臟病專科醫生- 宋思琳醫生和蕭頌賢醫生進行微創手術，並由VSH麻醉和鎮痛專科醫生- 佐野洋樹醫生監督Donki的麻醉和鎮痛管理。微創PDA封閉手術包括在腹股溝區域進行小切口，以便進入股動脈，然後通過股動脈放置Amplatz Canine Ductal Occluder（ACDO）裝置，並在螢光造影的幫助下將其放置在肺動脈中。ACDO裝置是一種自展開的金屬網狀裝置，專門設計用於封閉犬隻的未閉管，此裝置適用於小型犬種。Donki在手術後24小時內已出院，不再受到這致命先天性疾病的困擾。Donki的醫療護理有賴三方支持，專科醫生、夜間獸醫、護士齊心合作提供護理照顧，以確保Donki接受高質的獸醫護理。我們很高興看到Donki的微創手術有如此良好的反應，糾正了他的先天性心臟病，並期待著他能健康成長，繼續快快樂樂及活活潑潑地生活。

Bonnie一隻12歲的哥基，過著她最美好的生活！儘管面臨著反覆的耳部感染和庫欣氏症等挑戰，她仍然樂觀面對。:feet:以前的Bonnie耳部經常感染引起分泌物及引致不適，但透過適當的護理和治療，她擺脫了這些憂慮。她的庫欣氏症（腎上腺皮質功能亢進症）是一種激素失調疾病，導致掉毛和皮膚變薄，但她現已完全康復了。處理Bonnie過敏症引發的皮膚紅腫非常重要。感謝Bonnie的家庭獸醫和VSH皮膚病專科獸醫蔡晉慧醫生之間的合作，制定了一個度身定制的計劃。症狀性止癢療法、局部噴霧、洗髮水、耳部治療、飲食調整和口服抗生素在她的康復過程中都起到了作用。像庫欣氏症這樣的疾病需要持續關注和適時調整治療方案，蔡醫生一直在密切監測Bonnie的進展。現在看看她豐盈的毛髮吧！我們很高興看到Bonnie的轉變，以及正確的皮膚護理對狗隻的生活質量所帶來的正面影響。Bonnie! 繼續開開心心吧!Check out Bonnie, the 12-year-old Corgi living her best life! Despite facing challenges like recurrent ear infections and Cushing’s disease, she’s thriving.:feet:Bonnie’s ear infections used to cause constant discharge and discomfort, but with proper care and treatment, she’s shaking off those worries. Her Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism), a hormonal disorder, led to hair loss and thinning skin, but she’s bounced back beautifully.Managing Bonnie’s allergies, which can trigger skin flare-ups, has been crucial. Thanks to the collaboration between Bonnie’s family veterinarian and VSH Dermatology Specialist, Dr. Nellie Choi, a tailored plan was formulated. Symptomatic anti-itch therapy, topical sprays, shampoos, ear treatments, diet adjustments, and oral antibiotics have all played a part in her recovery.Conditions like Cushing’s disease require ongoing attention and treatment adjustments, and Dr. Nellie Choi has been monitoring Bonnie’s progress closely. Just look at her luscious coat now!We’re thrilled to see Bonnie’s transformation and the positive impact proper dermatological care can have on a dog’s quality of life. Keep thriving, Bonnie!

祝大家端午節快樂！於端午節期間，VSH醫護團隊緊守崗位照常營業！Wishing everyone a wonderful Dragon Boat Festival holiday. We hope your pet will not need emergency medical attention but should you need us, VSH is open throughout the holiday.

VSH牙科專科醫生 - 道世祈醫生，將於2023年7月17日至7月31日期間於九龍VSH應診。如您的寵物需要專業牙科護理，請向家庭獸醫查詢並作出轉介。如有任何問題，請致電2408 2588與客戶服務員聯絡。Dr. Cedric Tutt, VSH’s Dental Specialist, will be available for appointments at VSH Kowloon from 17th July to 31st July, 2023. Should your pet require specialised dental attention, please ask your family veterinarian for a referral or call us at 2408 2588 if you have any questions.

VSH 很高興地宣布佐野洋樹醫生已加入VSH 專科團隊，並領導我們新的麻醉及鎮痛服務。 佐野洋樹醫生是美國麻醉及鎮痛科獸醫學院專科獸醫，也是亞洲獸醫學院認可的第一位麻醉師。同時更是香港及紐西蘭註冊麻醉及鎮痛科專科獸醫。佐野洋樹醫生曾在美國和紐西蘭大學擔任高級講師，並曾在香港、美國和紐西蘭的多學科轉介中心和大學實習。 我們很高興佐野洋樹醫生返回香港並加入 VSH。 憑藉豐富的經驗和專業知識，為毛孩提供麻醉和鎮痛的專業護理，並為香港及九龍VSH 提供支援。VSH 始終致力於為毛孩及其家人提供先進的獸醫護理，並透過我們所有的專業、緊急護理和急症服務來支持香港獸醫界。專科獸醫醫院 - 香港，灣仔道165-171號地下至2樓專科獸醫醫院 - 九龍，何文田自由道7號地下至1樓VSH is excited to announce that Dr Hiroki Sano has joined our VSH Specialist Team and is leading our new Anaesthesia and Analgesia Service. Dr Hiroki Sano is an American Board-Certified Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Specialist, and is the first veterinary anaesthesiologist recognized by the Asian College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is a registered veterinary specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia in both Hong Kong and New Zealand. Dr Hiroki Sano has been a senior lecturer in universities in the United States and New Zealand, and have practiced in multi-disciplinary referral centres and universities in Hong Kong, US and New Zealand. We are thrilled to have Dr Hiroki Sano return to Hong Kong and join VSH. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr Hiroki can provide specialized care to our patients requiring anaesthesia and analgesia, and support our VSH veterinarians in both of our hospitals. VSH remains committed to providing advanced veterinary care to our patients and their families, and supporting the Hong Kong veterinary community through all of our specialty, urgent care and emergency services. VSH Hong Kong, G/F-2/F, 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan ChaiVSH Kowloon, G/F-1/F, 7 Liberty Avenue, Ho Man Tin

致天下間所有父親，包括毛孩們的爸爸，祝大家父親節快樂！To all dads everywhere, including those to furry, scaly or feathered pets, we wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day today!

VSH 很高興地宣布，我們已擴展本院的心臟科服務，蕭頌賢醫生已加入為第二位心臟科專科獸醫。 他是歐洲內科獸醫學院心臟科專科獸醫，並已於香港及歐洲註冊為心臟科專科獸醫，更是英國皇家獸醫學院認可心臟科專科獸醫。在加入本院之前，蕭頌賢醫生曾在葡萄牙、意大利和英國執業。 在過去的 10 年裡，他曾在英國一家多學科獸醫中心工作，並在劍橋大學協助整合心臟科獸醫團隊，參與臨床研究並教授學生。蕭頌賢醫生擁有心臟病學方面的專業知識以及他對心血管成像和介入技術有濃厚興趣，我們很高興歡迎他加入 VSH。香港及九龍醫院均提供心臟科專科服務，蕭頌賢醫生於 VSH 香港駐診，以及宋思琳醫生會於 VSH 九龍駐診。 如有需要請聯絡家庭獸醫轉介到 VSH，歡迎致電 2408 2588 查詢。專科獸醫醫院 - 香港，灣仔道165-171號地下至2樓專科獸醫醫院 - 九龍，何文田自由道7號地下至1樓VSH is excited to announce that our Cardiology Service is expanded with the addition of Dr Joel Silva as our second cardiologist. He is a European Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiology Specialist. He is a registered veterinary cardiology specialist in Hong Kong and Europe, as well as a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognized veterinary cardiology specialist. Dr Joel has practiced in Portugal, Italy and the United Kingdom prior to joining us in Hong Kong. For the last 10 years, he has worked in a multi-disciplinary veterinary centre in the United Kingdom as well as integrated the veterinary cardiology team at Cambridge University where he participated in clinical research and taught students. We are thrilled to have Dr Joel join VSH with his expertise in cardiology and his special interest in cardiovascular imaging and interventional techniques. VSH Cardiology Service is available at both our hospitals with Dr Joel Silva seeing consults at VSH Hong Kong and Dr Urszula Bartoszuk at VSH Kowloon. Please ask your family veterinarian for a referral to see our specialty services or call us at 2408 2588 with questions. VSH Hong Kong, G/F-2/F, 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan ChaiVSH Kowloon, G/F-1/F, 7 Liberty Avenue, Ho Man Tin

VSH 很高興與大家分享一個好消息，歐洲專科獸醫學會小型動物內科專科獸醫 - 范葆琳醫生現已加入VSH 專科團隊。 她是香港及歐洲註冊小型動物內科專科獸醫。在加入本院之前，范葆琳醫生曾在西班牙和英國的醫院和多個多學科轉介獸醫中心執業。 她的專長包括所有內科範圍，並對胃腸病學和內窺鏡檢查特別感興趣。范葆琳醫生現於 VSH 香港駐診。 如有需要請聯絡家庭獸醫轉介到 VSH，歡迎致電 2408 2588 查詢。專科獸醫醫院 - 香港，灣仔道165-171號地下至2樓專科獸醫醫院 - 九龍，何文田自由道7號地下至1樓VSH is thrilled to share that Dr Paula Valiente joins our VSH Specialist Team as a European Board-Certified Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist. She is a registered veterinary small animal internal medicine specialist in Hong Kong and Europe.Dr Paula has practiced in hospitals and various multi-disciplinary referral veterinary centres in Spain and the United Kingdom prior to joining us in Hong Kong. Her expertise includes all areas of veterinary internal medicine and has a special interest in gastroenterology and endoscopy.Dr Paula is available for Internal Medicine consults at VSH Hong Kong. Please ask your family veterinarian for a referral to see our specialists at VSH or contact us at 2408 2588 with any questions.VSH Hong Kong, G/F-2/F, 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan ChaiVSH Kowloon, G/F-1/F, 7 Liberty Avenue, Ho Man Tin

由於寵物吞食異物導致腸道阻塞，以內窺鏡檢查並取出寵物體內異物屬一種微創手術。此技術可用於移除寵物體內異物。最近，一隻小狗吞食了一個小硅膠套，家庭獸醫透過X光發現這個異物並仍然存在於胃部，這情況適合透過內窺鏡取出異物。成功的內窺鏡檢查有幾個優點；然而，並非每個案例都可行。需要考慮的因素包括異物的大小和類型、患寵在麻醉下的穩定性，以及專業知識及設備。VSH的資深急症獸醫 Dr. Tiffany Harries 評估了這個病症，並決定以內窺鏡取出異物。令人驚訝的是，小狗在入院僅僅四小時後就能回家了！希望這小毛孩不會再犯同樣錯誤！Endoscopy for foreign body retrieval in pets is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove objects or foreign bodies that have been ingested and are causing an obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract of the pet. It involves using an endoscope, which is a long, flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it. Recently, a small puppy ingested a small silicone cover, which was detected by the referring veterinarian through X-rays. The foreign body was still present in the stomach, making it suitable for endoscopic retrieval.Successful endoscopy offers several advantages; however, not every case is feasible. Factors such as the size and type of foreign body, patient stability under anesthesia, and the availability of expertise and equipment need to be considered. VSH’s Senior Urgent Care Vet Dr. Tiffany Harries evaluated the individual patient and decided that endoscopy was the appropriate method for foreign body retrieval. Remarkably, the puppy was able to go home just four hours after admission! Let’s hope that he will not be a repeat offender!