An animal hospital is a place where animals receive specialist medical care. Just like people, animals can fall ill or be injured, and viral or bacterial infections can cause their condition to deteriorate. The animal hospital at Zviropolis is there to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and to provide the care that improves animals’ health and welfare.
Our animal hospitals employ qualified veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support staff who look after every medical aspect of an animal’s care. They can carry out diagnostic tests such as blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound scans or biopsies in order to reach the correct diagnosis. In addition, as part of emergency care, our team can perform surgery, providing surgical help in severe cases or on a planned basis to improve the animal’s health.
Our animal hospital also has the facilities, specialist equipment and medicines needed to provide comprehensive health care.
A veterinarian may recommend that an owner leave their animal at the veterinary hospital in a variety of situations, depending on the particulars of the case.
Here are a few situations in which leaving an animal in hospital may be advisable:
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Post-operative complications: if an animal has undergone surgery or another medical procedure, it may need to stay under veterinary care so that its post-operative condition can be monitored, its pain properly managed and appropriate advice given on treatment and recovery.
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Poor health: if an animal is in a serious condition and requires intensive treatment, diagnostic tests or access to specialist procedures, staying at the veterinary hospital may be advisable. This ensures continuous care and access to any medical help it needs.
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Monitoring the patient’s condition: in some cases the veterinarian may recommend that an animal stay in hospital so that particular symptoms or the progress of treatment can be observed and monitored. This allows the vet to assess the patient’s health regularly and adjust further treatment.
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Starting drug therapy: if an animal requires prolonged treatment with medicines given intravenously, it may need to be hospitalised to ensure continuous access to infusions and proper monitoring of its condition.
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Complex diagnostic tests: for complex investigations such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging or cardiac examinations, the animal may be referred to a specialist centre where the full diagnostic procedure is carried out. In such cases the animal may remain at the veterinary hospital.
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Serious injuries: if an animal has suffered serious injuries such as broken bones, fractured jaws, internal damage or wounds, it may require urgent and longer-term veterinary care. It may then be necessary to hospitalise the animal at the veterinary hospital so that the vets can supervise its condition and provide appropriate medical care.
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Surgery: if an animal has to undergo an operation, hospitalisation may be necessary in order to monitor it and provide care after the procedure. The animal may need painkillers, antibiotics or other specialist care.
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Severe infections: in the case of severe infections such as pneumonia, meningitis or sepsis, an animal may need to be hospitalised for aggressive treatment, including antibiotics and monitoring of its key health parameters.
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Inability to stay properly hydrated and nourished: if an animal is too weak or too ill to eat and drink on its own, hospitalisation may be necessary in order to provide intravenous nutrition or rehydration fluids.
It is important to consult your veterinarian, as it is the vet who decides whether an animal needs to be hospitalised. The vet has the best insight into the animal’s condition and is committed to providing it with the most appropriate care.
