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Dog hospital is the oldest institution / hospital of Asia established in 1882. The dog hospital has been turned into pet centre with the up gradation of College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore to the status of University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore in June16th 2002. Before this new set up the dog hospital has been engaged to provide indoor & outdoor treatment facilities to the dogs and cats. At present the treatment and advisory facilities have been extended to all pets animal (Dogs, cats, rabbits, monkeys, deer, pheasants, peacocks, parrots, pigeons, lions, fancy chickens and various varieties of birds). The strength of the technical staff has also been increased to cope up with the number of the patients brought to the hospital for treatment. The centre is working under the supervision of two Consultants and three teachers, specialized in this particular area. With this provision the centre is working round the clock for the welfare of the patients and convenience of the pet owners The centre has been provided with the latest equipments like Electric cautery, Portable X-ray unit, Hydraulic table, Operation light Isofluorane gas anesthesia machine and Ultra-sound machine to impart the latest information to the students and provide latest facilities to the clients.

Principal Equipment	Salient Features/Services
Ultrasound machine. Isolfuolrine gas anesthesia Machine. Electric cautery machine. Mobile X-Ray Unit. Autoclave, Hydraulic table	All kinds of major and minor surgeries. Counseling of pet owner regarding pet related problems. Nail cutting, Shampoo and bathing of dogs. Ultrasonograpghy, X-Ray. Mobile services, Public awareness programme through PTV and Radio station, Availability of all kinds of fancy birds

Research Publications

Durrani, U. F., M. Ashraf, M. A. Khan and A. Khalid (2006). Study of anaesthetic efficacy of detomidine-ketamine cocktail in budgerigars. ZPJ, India. 21(9): 2416-2417

Faculty Development

1. Establishment of Aviaries
Establishment of Pet Centre New building (under process)

Co-curricular Activities

Visit to the Saif Breeding farm, Gujranwala.
Visit to Nadeem Breeding Farm, Lahore.
Pets Week Celebration.
Designing of Different Broachers for pet's owner education

Invited Lectures

Lecture on Bird Health and Companion Birds Medicine and surgery By Dr. I.H Kathio in September 2006, arranged by Pet centre.
Lecture on Small Animal Medicine and Surgical Techniques by Dr. I.H Kathio in April 2007, arranged by Pet Centre

New Academic Department Program Planned

Training and Breeding of Dog

Measures taken to Enhance the Academics

Involvement of students in different campaigns for awareness regarding pets among the people.
Preparation of Computerized data for various research and publications.
Establishment of Aviaries

Other Activities

Helping students in their research work, Visits and advisory services to various Departments, Zoo, Rangers Head quarter, etc.