Veterinary care for dogs.

I genuinely need to rant about veterinary care for dogs in Kuwait because I am SO tired of this.

Why is getting proper medical care for a dog here always a hassle?

I understand that Kuwait’s pet demographic leans heavily towards cats, and naturally a lot of clinics deal with cats more frequently. But dogs exist here too. They get sick. They get injured. They need examinations, treatment and sometimes urgent medical attention.

What frustrates me the most is walking into a veterinary clinic and feeling like the people who are supposed to treat animals are genuinely terrified of dogs.

How are dog owners supposed to feel confident handing over their pets when the vet themselves seems scared to examine or properly handle them?

And I’m not talking about being cautious around an unfamiliar dog. Of course you should be cautious. I’m talking about situations where it feels like the second a dog walks in, everyone is uncomfortable, hesitant or trying to avoid actually handling them.

Every single time my dog, Kenzo needs medical attention, something that is already stressful becomes ten times harder because I’m not only worried about him, I’m also worried about whether he’s actually going to receive the care he needs.

Dog owners in Kuwait deserve better veterinary care.
We shouldn’t have to dread the clinic before we’ve even walked through the door.

And our dogs deserve vets who are trained, confident and comfortable treating them. 🐾