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A S K T H E E X P E R T S
Dr Dominik Surek DVM Phd
Dr Dominik graduated from the University of veterinary medicine , Zagreb , Croatia in 1997 . He continued with his PhD in Veterinary Reproduction in Warsaw , Poland while practicing in a small animals veterinary clinic .
He moved to the UAE in 2001 where he spent seven years working with domestic and exotic animals in a local veterinary clinic .
In 2008 , Dr Dominik founded VETCARE Veterinary Medical Centre in Dubai where he continues to treat the furry little pet friends .
Q : Are the multivitamins that we get from pet stores safe for our pets or should we consult a vet before getting them ? Samar A , Dubai
Dear Samar , In general , the multivitamins purchased from pet shops are safe for use , especially if they are by branded companies , which specialize in such products and manufacture them .
When imported , all these products are checked and approved by the competent authorities here in the UAE .
You should always check the expiry date and packaging to avoid accidentally buying damaged ones .
In my opinion , you should always consider getting a professional opinion from the vets especially when purchasing supplements that are calcium based or are goring supplements for your animal .
Q : What is the best solution for fleas ? Kareem , Dubai
Dear Kareem , I am happy to tell you that at least in Dubai , we rarely see fleas in animals . I have seen very few cases over the years and they where mainly in animals imported from outside UAE .
There are quite a few products available in the market . The flea and tick shampoos are easily available and you can purchase them from any pet store .
We mainly use “ Frontline Spot On ” drops that we place on the animal ’ s neck or we spray them with the Frontline flea spray .
Frontline is also good for ticks which are a real problem here . Other medications available are Advocate for fleas and Advantix for ticks , both in spot on form
Want to ask Dr Dominik a question ? Email us at mail @ petigreemag . com
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