舊年喺 shelter 領養Judy，當時嘅佢個樣好可憐。身邊有幾隻更加靚、更加活潑嘅狗，但因為佢一直無人問津，所以我就揀咗佢。
一眨眼Judy 已經嚟咗屋企一年。呢位小妹妹亦都由最初驚驚青青、瘦猛猛、啲毛稀疏、成口爛牙，變成今日有返啲肉、生返晒靚毛、大膽返少少，一隻開開心心嘅小狗。
呢個妹妹對哥哥 Hamish 都好有禮貌，唔會爭佢啲嘢食。
希望你繼續同我哋一齊開心生活，健康平安😘
Last year, I adopted Judy from a shelter. She wasn’t the prettiest or the most outgoing dog there. While the others were getting all the attention, she was the one quietly being overlooked. Somehow that was exactly why I chose her.
It’s hard to believe a whole year has already passed since she came home with us.
The timid little girl who arrived skinny, patchy-haired and with terrible teeth has slowly transformed into a happy little dog with bright eyes, a fluffy coat, a healthier body and just a little more confidence in the world. She’s always gentle with her big brother Hamish. She never fights over food and always so polite with him.
Thank you for trusting us Judy. I hope you’ll continue to live happily with us for many more years, always healthy, safe and loved.
Looking back at my memories today, I realised it has already been 15 years since my last day working at the SPCA Hong Kong.
The SPCA was my very first job after graduation, and I stayed there for more than five years. I started out knowing almost nothing, and eventually became the vet in charge of the Sai Kung clinic. Those years shaped me enormously, both professionally and personally.
My connection with the SPCA actually began back in my first year of vet school (a story for another time). I started as a kennel keeper, cleaning cages and caring for animals, then gradually moved on to helping as a veterinary assistant before officially becoming a veterinarian after graduation. I truly learned everything from the ground up.
Back then, there were far fewer veterinary clinics in Hong Kong, and the SPCA was already one of the city’s largest and most respected animal welfare organisations and veterinary groups. Working there always felt like a privilege.
Even today, many vets in Hong Kong once worked at the SPCA. I’ve always thought of it as the “Shaolin Temple” of Hong Kong’s veterinary world. If you were willing to work hard and learn, you would come out capable of handling almost anything.
It was also one of the toughest places to work. The workload, surgeries, and variety of cases were relentless, but that also meant the learning opportunities were endless. I was fortunate to work alongside vets from all over the world and learn different ways of practising medicine from them.
Those years were exhausting, and there were many times I wanted to quit. But looking back now, I know those five intense years were what made me the vet and person I am today.
【家長常問問題系列：💰 點解睇症咁貴？成日要檢查？】
「點解睇獸醫咁貴？」、「點解次次都要驗血做檢查？」
其實原因好簡單——因為毛孩唔識講嘢。
動物唔識講嘢，家長就係佢哋唯一嘅代言人。今日 Dr. Patrick 會同大家剖析點解臨床檢查咁重要——當資訊不足時，檢查就係我哋同毛孩「溝通」嘅唯一橋樑。想避免昂貴嘅醫療支出？其實秘訣就藏喺你每日嘅細心觀察入面。
一齊去片聽下 Dr. Patrick 心得分享🎬
✅ 點解檢查係必須的
✅ 點樣觀察進食習慣嘅微細變化
✅ 預防勝於治療的真正意義
📍 給家長的真心建議：提早覺察，減輕毛孩痛苦與錢包負擔
【Pet Parents’ FAQ Series: 💰 Why is Vet Care So Expensive? Why All the Tests?】
”Why is the vet bill so high?“ ”Why do we always need blood tests and check-ups?“ The answer is simple: Pets can’t speak for themselves!
Because animals can’t talk, you are their only spokesperson.
Today, Dr. Patrick explains why clinical diagnostics are so essential—when information is limited, these tests become the only ”bridge“ for us to communicate with your pet. Want to avoid high medical costs? The secret actually lies in your daily, careful observation.
Watch the video to hear Dr. Patrick’s insights! 🎬
✅ Why diagnostics are essential
✅ Spotting subtle changes in eating habits
✅ The true meaning of ”Prevention is better than cure“
📍 Heartfelt advice for parents: Early detection saves lives and your wallet
#香港獸醫 #跑馬地獸醫 #happyvalleyvet #vetclinichk hkpet
「病向淺中醫」唔單止適用於人。好多家長會問：點解睇獸醫好似咩都要驗？
今日 Dr. Patrick 同大家講講點解「檢查」對動物咁重要：
🚫 動物唔識講嘢：佢哋係隱忍高手，痛楚未必表現出嚟
🔍 找出隱藏病因：靠肉眼難以判斷內科或潛在炎症
💊 避免延誤治療：及早發現能大幅增加康復機會。
Dr. Patrick 提醒大家：毛孩有病唔好拖，及早求醫、配合檢查，先係對動物負責任嘅表現。
一齊去片 🎬
“Prevention is better than cure” doesn’t just apply to humans. Many parents often ask: Why does it seem like every vet visit requires so many tests?
Today, Dr. Patrick explains why “testing” is so vital for animals:
🚫 Animals can’t speak: They are masters at hiding pain, and symptoms aren’t always obvious.
🔍 Identifying hidden causes: It’s nearly impossible to diagnose internal issues or inflammation with the naked eye.
💊 Avoid delaying treatment: Early detection significantly increases the chances of recovery.
Dr. Patrick’s reminder: Don’t wait when your furkid is sick. Seeking early medical advice and supporting necessary check-ups is the most responsible way to care for them.
Let’s watch! 🎬
#香港獸醫 #跑馬地獸醫 #happyvalleyvet #vetclinichk #hkpets
嚟到英國，一定要探吓好朋友。
同兩個細路六年冇見，佢哋已經由小朋友變成young men，真係令人感慨。
雖然今次行程有點趕，但都可以去佢哋屋企一起晚飯同瞓咗一晚，見到佢哋一家喺英國生活得咁開心，真係替佢哋感到高興同欣慰！
Gotta visit old friends while in the UK! Haven’t seen these boys in six years. They’ve grown into fine young men. Even though it was a quick one-night stay, I’m so happy to see them doing so well here. ❤️Thank you for the big feast as well! 😋😋
