Month: January 2008

Veterinary Hematology- Beyond Blood Work

We all grow extremely fond of our pets and they often get to be part of the family along the years. It is important to all pet owners to ensure that they take proper care of their pet s health by providing regular check ups with the veterinarian. It is harder to know when your pet is ill as compared to a human being because animals cannot speak but just display their feelings as best as they possibly can.

Usually pet owner are quick to notice that their best friend is not feeling very well and often when that state persists they end up going to a veterinarian. The doctor will ask you a variety of questions in order to determine what is wrong with your pet and recommend something for relief.

Blood Tests

Like humans, many times various tests are needed in order to get to the bottom of a problem especially with animals as often the right diagnosis cannot be determined just from a few signs and symptoms. Veterinary hematology consists of taking your pet s blood for which you may need to visit the hematology department in all veterinary clinics.

All vets have the basic knowledge of veterinary hematology in order to conduct standard tests. However for advanced and more complex procedures, the blood samples are sent to specialized veterinary hematology departments.

The Importance of Veterinary Hematology

The state of almost everything in our body can be deduced through our blood and the same applies for out pets. Therefore veterinary hematology is extremely important to correctly diagnose and apply the right treatment in order for your pet to get relief as soon as possible.

Blood tests are the easiest, fastest and most precise way to find out exactly what is wrong with an animal without causing him or her further discomfort but at the same time being sure of the illness.

Helpful Tips

If at any time you are not satisfied with the diagnosis or results from the treatment prescribed for your pet, you can always request a blood test from your vet. This way you can be sure of what is wrong with your pet and if you are still not happy with the answer you can always seek a second opinion. However, blood tests are extremely precise especially with the advanced technology that is being applied today whether it is for human or veterinary hematology.

Always watch your pet closely for symptoms that can help your vet vastly if and when your pet falls ill. Starting a treatment plan right away is the first step to providing relief regardless of the seriousness of the disease.

The Purpose of a Cab Mount Air Conditioning Unit

Especially during the summer, it only makes sense that there is a form of air conditioning available in cabs, not only for the passenger s comfort but the drivers as well.

The Cab Mount Air Conditioning Unit

The cab mount air conditioning unit is basically just what it sounds like an air conditioning unit which is mounted inside of the cab, so that a constant comfortable temperature is maintained in the vehicle.

Usually the cab mount air conditioning unit will be mounted on to the front of the vehicle, near the cab driver. This is for various reasons including the fact that this way it is less apt to get ruined, whether accidentally or purposely by the passengers.

When There Is No Cab Mount Air Conditioning Unit

If you ever find that you get in a cab and there is no cab mount air conditioning unit and it is uncomfortable for you, make sure that you do not get angry with the driver, because it is most likely not their fault. After all there are still plenty of cab companies out there who have not gotten with the times and who thus still need to get out and purchase air conditioning units for the taxis in their fleet.

Therefore if it really bothers you then you can call the company and speak to the manager, who will most likely make it much more of a priority to install air conditioning units for his vehicles or at least be in a position to relay the feedback to the owner.

Then there is also the situation where the cab driver might be independent, and perhaps they simply did not feel like putting the time, money or effort into getting an air conditioning system for their taxi. Basically then you have to just realize that sometimes you may get into a cab that does not have an air conditioning system and you may just have to suffer in the heat during your ride. However, fortunately the majority of taxis do have at least some form of air conditioning unit and so you can rest assured knowing this.

If it is really hot and you just want to be safe, then make sure that you always bring water and a cooling device, such as a handheld fan for instance, along with you when you know you will be riding in a cab. Or if it really matters to you that much and you are making a reservation with a taxi company from or to the airport for instance; then call ahead and ask if they have air conditioning in the vehicle they will dispatch to you.