Countryside Vet

Whether your cat is a dedicated couch potato or an adventurous outdoor explorer, keeping them vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to ensure they live a long, healthy life. Vaccinating your cat protects them from highly contagious, life-threatening diseases, and saves you from the heartbreak—and immense financial strain—of treating preventable illnesses. However, standard global guidelines don't always fit perfectly everywhere. For cat owners living in regions like South Asia and the...

Walk through any middle-class neighbourhood in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle today and you will notice something that would have seemed unusual a decade ago: small, squash-faced dogs on leashes and — most prominently — on social media feeds. The Shih Tzu, the Pug, the French Bulldog, the Pekingese, and the English Bulldog have arrived in Sri Lanka in force, and they have arrived largely on the back of a powerful cultural wave driven by influencers, celebrity pet accounts, and the irresistible...

Welcome to puppy parenthood! Bringing a new puppy home is a life-changing event filled with joy, wagging tails, and—let’s be honest—a fair bit of responsibility. Whether you’ve just brought home a tiny Beagle or a bouncy Labrador, those first few months are the "golden window" for setting up a lifetime of health and happiness. 🏠 The First Week: Settling In The first 48–72 hours are about safety and decompression. Your puppy is adjusting to being away from their mother and littermates for the...