The CityU Veterinary Medical Centre (CityU VMC) Canine and Feline Specialist Service is a recognized specialist service in Hong Kong and newly created to support a growing demand in second opinion and referral cases on advanced clincial cases. Examples of these are cases where animals present with multiple comorbidities and less specific clinical signs, or cases that might be challenging to diagnose and manage requiring a higher level of care and investigation using diagnostic procedures like CT scans, ultrasound guided biopsies and/or a variety of other procedures.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DABVP in Canine and Feline practice) has advanced knowledge across multiple disciplines and we have developed this service to provide our broad knowledge and support to both colleagues and clients. When appropriate, we may refer your case to a more specific, specialized service when the condition warrants.  The service is available at the VMC as a primary care service,  a second opinion service or a referral service. We are proud and happy to work together with clients and referring colleagues to address your pets needs.

Our services include:

• Ultrasonography of abdomen and chest (non-cardiac)
• Radiography and interpretation
• Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)
• CT (Computed Tomography)
• Endoscopy (diagnostic and treatment)
• Surgery of soft tissues and basic orthopedics
• Ophthalmology consultations and basic surgery
• Non invasive ultrasound, endoscopic and CT guided fine needle aspirates or biopsies
• Oncology consultations, diagnosis and treatment of cancer including surgery and chemotherapy
• Consultations on Endocrinology (i.e: Cushing’s, Thyroid disease), Renal disease, Liver and Gallbladder disease, Infectious disease (i.e: Tick Fever, respiratory infections), Dermatology cases, and other general practice disciplines.

*Please note that a DABVP(Canine Feline Practice) is not board certified in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, oncology, dermatology or other specific discipline orientated specializations and is instead board certified in a more generic approach to practice in canine and feline species. We may refer to a specific specialist at the VMC when conditions require a specific specialist.

What to Expect

Upon arriving at the CityU VMC, approach the reception counter where you will be helped to register your pet if this was your first time at VMC. Our customer service department should have booked an appointment for you in advance so we will be waiting for you ready to help and make your experience as hassle free as possible. Our reception speaks English and Mandarin in addition to Cantonese. Help yourself to a cup of tea or a coffee while you wait to be called in. We will try and see you and your pet as soon as we can.

Canine and Feline Practice evaluations often include a thorough initial physical examination followed by more specific tests if they might be needed. Our usual full panel exams comprise blood work, urine analysis and imaging studies that include proficient ultrasonography and radiography. In cases where advanced imaging such as CT and Endoscopy are needed we can provide them either the same day or upon appointment, depending on urgency and availability. Further medical testing or surgical treatment will be then planned if necessary. The decision for medical or surgical treatment with a canine and feline practice specialist or with another specific discipline specialist will be always decided by you and should be based on the technical difficulty of the procedures and on the financial limitations of the client understanding the differences of skill sets in either of the specialists.