Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital 豐盈動物專科及急症醫院

07/05/2026

在急症室的日常工作中，許多動物急症病患很多時候並不需要等到病情惡化才來求診。

以下三個簡單的練習，讓大家在家也能替動物做基本的身體檢查：

第一個練習：數呼吸
- 在動物熟睡時觀察，一吸一呼算一次。
- 正常情況下一分鐘不應超過 30 次。
- 如果呼吸頻率逐漸加快，甚至超過 30 次，可能代表有早期心臟問題，建議盡快找心臟專科醫生做詳細檢查。

第二個練習：看牙肉顏色
- 健康的牙肉應該是粉紅色且濕潤。
- 若呈紫色或藍色，可能代表血氧不足。
- 若顏色偏淺粉紅或發白，可能代表貧血。
- 以上情況都屬於急症，需要立即送院。

第三個練習：檢查脫水情況
- 輕輕拉起動物頸背的皮膚。
- 正常情況下應在 1–2 秒內回彈。
- 若超過 3–4 秒甚至不回彈，代表有脫水問題，需要盡快就醫。

這三個練習建議主人每天在家裡替動物檢查一次。
如果發現任何異常或不尋常的情況，請立即帶牠去醫院，讓醫生做詳細檢查。



In clinical practice, many emergency cases in animals could have been identified earlier, before the condition deteriorated.

To assist animal owners in recognizing potential problems at home, the following three simple exercises can serve as basic physical assessments:

1. Respiratory Rate Assessment
• Observe the animal while it is resting or asleep; one inhalation and one exhalation count as a single breath.
• Under normal conditions, the respiratory rate should not exceed 30 breaths per minute.
• A progressively increasing rate, or consistently exceeding 30 breaths per minute, may indicate early cardiac disease. In such cases, referral to a veterinary cardiologist for a comprehensive evaluation is strongly recommended.

2. Gingival Color Evaluation
• Healthy gingiva should appear moist and pink.
• A bluish or purplish discoloration may suggest hypoxemia.
• Pale pink or whitish gums may indicate anemia.
• Any of these findings constitute an emergency and warrant immediate veterinary attention.

3. Hydration Status (Skin Turgor Test)
• Gently lift the skin over the dorsal neck region.
• Normally, the skin should return to its original position within 1–2 seconds.
• A delay of more than 3–4 seconds, or failure to return, is consistent with dehydration and requires prompt medical intervention.

Animal owners are advised to perform these three assessments once daily at home.
If any abnormalities or unusual findings are detected, the animal should be taken to a veterinary hospital immediately for a thorough examination.

30/04/2026

什麼是狗狗抽搐？
抽搐是腦部突然出現異常電流活動，導致肌肉不自主地收縮。表現形式可以很輕微，例如單腿顫抖或面部痙攣。也可能非常驚人，例如全身僵硬並倒地抽搐。大多數抽搐發作只持續幾秒到幾分鐘。

👉🏻狗狗抽搐的類型與表現

抽搐一般可分為三類：
1️⃣局部抽搐：最輕微的形式，只涉及身體部分區域不自主抽動，例如單一肢體、臉部或嘴角。狗狗通常在發作期間可能仍保持清醒和意識。

2️⃣全身性抽搐：較為嚴重。狗狗可能倒地、四肢全部僵硬，全身出現抖動或顫抖。這些發作雖然看起來非常劇烈，但通常在一兩分鐘內結束。

3️⃣嚴重癲癇發作：屬於最嚴重的情況，可能伴隨流口水、失禁及短暫失去意識。不論發作時間長短，都需立即由獸醫評估。

狗狗抽搐屬於醫療急症情況🚨。請立即致電 3102 8528 或前往豐盈動物專科及急症醫院求助。

🐕 What Is a Seizure?
A seizure is a sudden, involuntary burst of electrical activity in the brain that causes uncontrolled muscle movements. It can appear as something subtle — like twitching in one leg or a facial spasm — or as something more alarming, such as full-body stiffness and collapse. Most seizures last anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes.

👉🏻 Types of Seizures and What They Look Like

Seizures generally fall into three categories:

1️⃣ Focal seizures are the mildest form, involving involuntary twitching limited to one area — a single limb, the face, or the corner of the mouth. Your dog may remain conscious and aware during these episodes.

2️⃣ Generalized seizures are more severe. Your dog may fall to the ground, go stiff in all four limbs, and shake or tremble throughout the whole body. These can look very dramatic but are often over within a minute or two.

3️⃣ Severe seizure episodes represent the most serious end of the spectrum and may include drooling, loss of bladder or bowel control, and brief loss of consciousness. These require prompt veterinary assessment regardless of how quickly they resolve.

Seizures are medical emergencies 🚨. Please call 3102 8528 or come to Harvest Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital immediately.

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 HVSEH
全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
24小時急症專線24-hour Emergency Hotline: 3102-8528
電郵Email: info@hvoc.com.hk

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24/04/2026

明天是 #世界獸醫日 🩺🐾

在這特別的一天，我們想對所有默默守護動物的獸醫、獸醫助理、動物護理團隊，說一聲謝謝。

他們陪伴一隻隻小生命走過最脆弱、最痛苦的時刻，解釋病情及耐心安撫焦急的主人…… 那些疲憊、壓力、甚至心碎的瞬間，很多人都看不到。

但他們最珍惜的，往往是當主人抱著終於恢復健康的動物、當狗狗終於又開始搖尾巴、當貓貓願意站起來的瞬間…… 那一刻，他們知道：所有的堅持都是值得的。

讓我們把心意化為聲音：謝謝他們以專業、以溫柔、以愛，守護著每一個動物的生命。❤️

On this special day, gratitude is extended to all veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and animal care teams who quietly protect animals.

They accompany each small life through its most fragile and painful moments, explain medical conditions, and patiently comfort anxious owners… Many moments of exhaustion, stress, or even heartbreak often go unseen.

What they treasure most are often those moments when an owner embraces a pet that has finally regained health, when a dog begins wagging its tail again, or when a cat is willing to stand up… In that instant, they know: every bit of perseverance has been worthwhile.

Let voices of appreciation be raised: thank you for safeguarding every animal’s life with professionalism, gentleness, and love.

"我不知道大家是否聽過，其實當一名獸醫，包括普通科獸醫及專科獸醫，是一份相當艱苦的工作。令人難過的是，我們這個行業自殺率很高，這讓我心碎。

因為這是一份非常美好、非常重要的職業，既有成就感，也令人感到非常滿足。

我特別想感謝所有肯定我們工作的主人，他們給予我們支持和鼓勵。即使只是一封簡單的感謝信，也對我們意義非凡。因為這讓我們覺得付出的心血沒有白費，覺得自己被重視，這份感受深深溫暖了我們的心。

雖然我們有許多的病患動物，但每一位對我們來說都非常重要。

甚至只是簡單地說一句「謝謝」，已經能給予我們超乎你們想像的力量。

I don’t know if everyone knows this, but being a vet, GP, or specialist, can be a very hard job. Sadly, our profession has one of the highest su***de rates, and that breaks my heart. Because it’s such a beautiful, important, and rewarding job.

So I want to say a huge thank you to all the pet owners who truly appreciate us. Even something as small as a thank‑you letter means the world to us. It makes us feel valued, and it goes straight to our hearts.
We have many patients, but every single one of them matters deeply to us.

Your kindness and a simple “thank you” lift us more than you’ll ever know."

- Specialist in Oncology, Dr. Antonio Giuliano

16/04/2026

內科專科獸醫的主要工作是診斷與治療犬貓較為複雜或慢性的內科疾病，例如長期嘔吐、腹瀉、咳嗽、呼吸困難，或是肝臟、腎臟、內分泌及免疫系統相關的問題。

許多轉介來的病患可能已經生病一段時間，並且接受過不少檢查，但仍未找到明確的病因。內科專科獸醫的職責就是幫助牠們更深入地了解問題根源，並根據每隻寵物的具體情況，制定合適的治療與長期管理方案。

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院提供一些先進的診斷技術，包括內窺鏡檢查（如胃鏡、腸鏡）以及支氣管鏡檢查。這些檢查能透過微型攝影機直接觀察消化道或呼吸道的內部情況，並且在不需開刀的情況下取得組織樣本，協助內科專科獸醫作出更準確的診斷。

在治療過程中，我們的內科專科團隊會與家庭獸醫保持密切溝通，也非常重視與寵物主人的合作。我們的目標始終是提升寵物的生活品質，讓牠們過得更加舒適。

The main role of a Specialist in Internal Medicine is to diagnose and treat complex or chronic medical conditions in dogs and cats, such as persistent vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, breathing difficulties, or issues related to the liver, kidneys, endocrine system, and immune system.

Many referred patients may have already been ill for some time and undergone numerous tests, yet the exact cause remains unclear. The responsibility of the internal medicine specialist is to help uncover the root of the problem and, based on each pet’s specific situation, develop appropriate treatment and long-term management plans.

Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (HVSEH) offers advanced diagnostic techniques, including endoscopic examinations (such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and bronchoscopy. These procedures use miniature cameras to directly observe the inside of the digestive or respiratory tract and allow tissue samples to be collected without surgery, enabling more accurate diagnoses.

During treatment, our internal medicine team maintains close communication with family veterinarians and places great importance on collaboration with pet owners. Our ultimate goal is always to improve the quality of life for pets, helping them live more comfortably.

02/04/2026

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院提供24小時急症及重症監護服務，復活節假期照常營業✨，並不設假期額外附加費，持續守護動物的健康。

若您的動物在假期期間遇到任何緊急情況，請立即前往我們的24小時急症室，或致電 📞3102 8528 查詢，我們隨時為您的動物提供協助。

At Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, our 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care team will remain on duty throughout the Easter holiday✨ with no additional holiday surcharge, continuing to safeguard your animals’ health.

If your animal experiences any emergency during the holiday period, please come directly to our 24-hour Emergency Room, or call 📞3102 8528 for assistance. We are always here to help.

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 HVSEH
全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
24小時急症專線24-hour Emergency Hotline: 3102-8528
電郵Email: info@hvoc.com.hk

我們提供 24 小時寵物急症服務，急症與重症監護部門全天候 24 小時運作，由註冊獸醫駐守，確保提供動物即時且高品質的醫療照護服務。豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 24小時寵物急症專線: 3102 8528

26/03/2026

我們的隔離病房：守護您的動物安全🛡

在豐盈動物專科及急症醫院（HVSEH），每隻動物、每位主人和同事的安全皆是我們的首要考量。我們的隔離病房在防止傳染病擴散、確保動物持續獲得最高標準的照護方面，扮演著至關重要的角色。

💡隔離病房是專門設計的區域，用於照護疑似或確診感染傳染性疾病的動物，例如細小病毒、貓泛白血球減少症（貓瘟）、狗房咳，或特定呼吸道與腸胃道感染。透過將這些病患單獨安置，我們能大幅降低疾病傳播至其他住院動物的風險。

急症及重症監護科主管Dr. Alvaro Jordan分享，隔離病房配備專用醫療設備、清潔流程及獨立通風系統，與醫院其他區域互不共用。我們的團隊嚴格遵守感染控制程序，包括使用個人防護裝備、保持手部衛生，以及在每次與病患互動前後進行徹底消毒。工作人員進出隔離區的動線亦受到嚴密管控，以確保安全環境✅。

隔離並不意味著您的動物會獲得較少的關注。相反地，隔離中的動物會受到我們的獸醫和護理團隊的密切監測🥼，獲得個別治療、定期評估、疼痛管理以及所需的支援性照護。我們也會盡可能透過維持舒適、溫暖的環境和輕和的照顧方式來減輕動物的壓力。
隔離病房也會用於免疫功能低下、在康復期間需要額外防護的動物，確保這些脆弱的病患能在安全的環境來康復。

雖然得知您的動物需要隔離可能令人擔憂，但這些措施旨在保護動物以及更廣泛的社群。我們的團隊隨時樂意向您解釋隔離的原因、動物正在接受的照護內容，以及住院期間的注意事項。在HVSEH，隔離措施是提供安全、負責任且充滿同理心的獸醫照護的重要一環。

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 HVSEH
全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
24小時急症專線24-hour Emergency Hotline: 3102-8528
電郵Email: info@hvoc.com.hk

19/03/2026

小心臟的大復原：多多又能自在呼吸了！

兩歲的貓咪🐱多多，因呼吸困難而被送至豐盈動物專科及急症醫院。檢查後，我們的心臟科專科獸醫Dr. Samantha Gomart 初步診斷其病因是「🫀表現型肥厚型心肌病變(hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype)」，即左心室心肌增厚，令心臟無法正常放鬆。這導致心臟內部壓力升高，造成液體滲漏到肺部，從而引起充血性心臟衰竭以及異常心律。

多多隨後入院並接受了幾天的深切治療。牠被安置在氧氣箱內，並注射藥物到靜脈來清除肺部積液和支援心臟功能，期間亦使用鼻胃管，確保在康復過程中保持充足的水分與營養攝取 。

當多多的情況足夠穩定可以回家後，便開始服用藥物，以防止再度出現積液、控制心律和減低血栓形成的風險。在接下來的三個月， 多多情況持續好轉，牠的心臟功能逐漸恢復正常，甚至可以停用所有藥物。以多多的病例，牠的心臟在三個月後回復正常，由此Dr. Samantha可以確診多多為「暫時性心肌肥厚」，而非真正的肥厚型心肌病變 。

「暫時性心肌肥厚」是一種可復原的心臟病，常見於年輕貓隻，通常由壓力、手術或感染所引發。在適當的治療下，有些貓能完全康復，就像多多一樣。

從緊張不安到迎接康復，這過程是一場真正的團隊合作🙌🏻——動物、家人與心臟科團隊，攜手同行💓。

願多多在康復路上一切安穩，迎接更強壯、更健康的新篇章！

Dor Dor, a two-year-old cat 🐱, arrived at Harvest Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital struggling to breathe. Our Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, Dr. Samantha Gomart, identified the underlying cause as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype, a thickening of the left ventricular wall that prevents the heart from relaxing properly. This led to rising pressure inside the heart, causing fluid to leak into the lungs and resulting in congestive heart failure, along with an abnormal heart rhythm.

Dor Dor was admitted for several days of intensive care. He was placed in an oxygen chamber, treated with intravenous medications to help clear the fluid in his lungs and support his heart function, and given a feeding tube to ensure adequate hydration and nutrition throughout his recovery.

Once he was stable enough to return home, he started on medication to prevent fluid buildup, manage his heart rhythm, and reduce the risk of clot formation. Over the next three months, Dor Dor steadily improved. His heart gradually returned to normal, and he was eventually able to stop all medications. It is only after three months, when Dor Dor’s heart returned to normal, that we could confirm the diagnosis as transient myocardial thickening rather than true hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Transient myocardial thickening is a reversible form of heart disease seen in younger cats, often triggered by stress, surgery, or infection. With proper care, some cats can recover completely — just like Dor Dor.

From nervous moments to victory, this journey was a true team effort — animal, family, and the cardiology team, all paw in hand.

Blessings to Dor Dor on his recovery, and cheers to a strong, healthy chapter ahead! 🐾

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 HVSEH
全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
24小時急症專線24-hour Emergency Hotline: 3102-8528
電郵Email: info@hvoc.com.hk

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17/03/2026

13/03/2026

為什麼有時候獸醫會建議轉介個案至外科專科醫生？

要解答這個問題，首先需要了解甚麼是「外科專科獸醫」。所有獸醫在完成學業後均具備進行外科手術的基本資格，但只有少數獸醫會接受進一步且嚴格的專業培訓，以取得專科資格。

成為外科專科獸醫通常需完成以下階段：除了五至六年的獸醫學位課程外，還需進行一至兩年的實習、三至四年的外科專科住院獸醫訓練、發表多篇學術論文、出席並於國際會議中發表演講，以及準備一份詳盡的專科手術個案記錄。上述所有要求均須完成後，方可獲得參加專科考試的資格。

一旦取得專科認證，公眾便可放心，所選的專科獸醫已通過嚴格考核，具備高水平的醫療能力及專業操守。專科資格的取得，正是為了讓動物主人安心，確保其動物獲得最優質的照顧。此外，專科外科獸醫通常能使用更先進的醫療設備，結合其豐富經驗及醫院設施，以達致最佳治療效果。

最完善的訓練，最優質的照顧，最理想的結果。

Why do veterinarians sometimes recommend a referral to a specialist surgeon?

To answer this question, people need to understand what is a specialist surgeon.

All vets are qualified to perform surgery when they graduate, however a small number of vets undergo rigorous additional training to achieve specialist status.
Achieving specialist status usually involves (in addition to a 5–6-year veterinary degree) one or two years of internship, a 3–4-year surgical residency, multiple academic publications, attendance AND presentation at international conferences, and preparation of a detailed caselog of specialist-level procedures. This must all be completed before the candidate is eligible to sit board examination.

Once board certified, the public can be assured that their chosen specialist has been rigorously tested, and therefore can offer a high standard of care, with strong professional ethics. Ultimately, specialist status offers the peace of mind that clients deserve, to ensure their animal receives the best possible care. As an extra consideration, specialist surgeons have access to advanced equipment, allowing the combination of their experience and their hospital facilities to optimise your animals' outcome. Optimal training, optimal care, optimal outcomes.

06/03/2026

內科
獸醫內科學是獸醫醫學的一個專科，專注於犬貓內臟疾病的診斷、治療及長期管理。

獸醫內科學涵蓋範疇包括：
- 腸胃科學，包括炎症性腸病（IBD）等疾病
- 內分泌學
- 血液學
- 免疫介導疾病
- 傳染病
- 腎臟科及泌尿科
- 呼吸系統疾病

我們提供先進的診斷程序，包括胃腸內窺鏡及支氣管鏡檢查，並提供專門治療，例如用於治療貓甲狀腺功能亢進症的放射性碘(I-131) 療法。

Internal Medicine
Veterinary Internal Medicine is a specialty within veterinary medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diseases affecting the internal organs of dogs and cats.

Areas of Veterinary Internal Medicine include:
- Gastroenterology, including conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Endocrinology
- Hematology
- Immune-mediated diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Nephrology and Urology
- Respiratory diseases

We offer advanced diagnostic procedures, including gastrointestinal endoscopy and bronchoscopy, as well as specialized treatments such as I-131 radioactive iodine therapy for the management of feline hyperthyroidism.

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全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
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27/02/2026

治療肺動脈瓣狹窄—球囊瓣膜成形術、心導管支架置入術 [English version in the comments]

心臟科專科獸醫 Dr. Samantha Gomart 指出肺動脈瓣狹窄是一種先天性心臟病（出生時已存在），會導致連接心臟右側與肺部的肺動脈瓣變窄。由於肺動脈瓣狹窄，右心室需要更賣力才能排出血液。

患有肺動脈瓣狹窄的狗隻一般早期沒有任何症狀，往往是在例行獸醫檢查中聽到心雜音時才會懷疑患有此病。為確認診斷並評估病情嚴重程度，獸醫會建議進行心臟超聲波檢查。根據檢查結果，病情可分為輕度、中度或重度三種程度。

患有輕度肺動脈瓣狹窄的狗隻通常不會出現與此疾病相關的問題，並且可以擁有正常的壽命。然而，患有中度至重度疾病的狗狗可能會出現運動耐力下降或暈倒的情況。這些狗隻日後較容易發展成右心衰竭（特徵包括肺部和腹部積水，導致呼吸困難及腹部膨脹）。此外，牠們有時會出現心律不正，部分案例甚至可能發生猝死。

根據瓣膜形態及其周圍血管的狀況，可提供多種手術選擇方案。

球囊瓣膜成形術是治療肺動脈瓣狹窄的一種治療方法。此手術是在全身麻醉下，以微創方式嘗試減少畸形瓣膜的阻塞。此項治療需將專用導管經靜脈引導至心臟，透過氣球擴張打開受壓縮的瓣膜葉片，試圖恢復正常血流，隨後將氣球從心臟取出。在某些情況下，會在肺動脈位置放置支架，將其留在原位以改善血液流動。這項手術對大多數狗隻來說是安全且成功的。當手術成功時，肺動脈瓣狹窄的嚴重程度會減輕，同時減輕右心室承受的壓力。

在豐盈動物專科及急症醫院，我們很自豪能提供球囊瓣膜成形術和肺動脈支架置放術，作為先進心臟照護服務的一環。我們經驗豐富的心臟科團隊將指導您從診斷到治療至康復的每個步驟，確保您的愛犬獲得最完善的照護。

豐盈動物專科及急症醫院 HVSEH
全方位專科及24小時急症Comprehensive Specialty and 24-hour Emergency Care: https://hvoc.com.hk/

查詢及預約Enquiry & Appointment: 3426-3500
24小時急症專線24-hour Emergency Hotline: 3102-8528
電郵Email: info@hvoc.com.hk

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