Choosing the right veterinary clinic plays an important role in your pet's life. Let's look at some options on how to choose a clinic in Luxembourg and what to do in case of an emergency.
Don't forget to take out insurance for your pet - it is extremely important for their health. Insurance will help cover medical expenses and ensure that your pet receives proper care when needed. Dog insurance is also mandatory in Luxembourg.
When you have a routine check-up
For regular check-ups, vaccinations and other procedures, you should choose a clinic where your pet is seen on a regular basis. Your regular veterinarian already knows your pet's medical history and has probably been monitoring his or her condition for some time. If there is a change in your pet's health during an exam, the doctor will know right away.
How to choose a clinic
References
Your friends, family or colleagues can recommend the clinic, but you can also read reviews on special websites or Google Maps.
Clinic location
Choose a clinic that is convenient for you to get to from home or work. That way, you'll have less trouble transporting your pet for check-ups.
Clinic Services
Research the clinic's website and the services they offer. It's also important to know what kind of technology and equipment the staff has.
Staff qualifications
Pay attention to the doctors and their qualifications. This may be especially important if your pet has a complex medical condition.
Of course, the cost of services is an important factor in this process. However, when it comes to the health and life of your beloved pet, you should properly balance your options and the help you are given to choose the best option. Especially when the price is justified by highly trained professionals, quality treatment and attention to your pet.
To make it easier to choose a veterinarian and clinic, you can read our special article.
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Read articleEmergency Situations
In the event of an emergency - injury, poisoning or obvious signs of illness - do not delay your pet's veterinary appointment. Go to the clinic immediately.
What are emergency situations?
Injury
For example, your pet has fallen, been hit by a car, or been bitten while out for a walk.
Poisoning
Your pet has eaten something outside or at home.
Difficulty breathing
Your pet can't breathe normally, sniffles, or can't breathe through the nose.
Seizures
This could be a sign of epilepsy, seizure, or another serious condition.
Vomiting
This could be vomiting, diarrhea, or blood, which could indicate either internal injury or infection.
Where to go
If you have your own clinic and it is open at the time of the emergency and located in the immediate area, then it is best to go there. In all other cases - you will need to use the services of an animal college.
What is a veterinary college?
The country is home to theCollège vétérinaire. It brings together several professional organisations:
AMVL. Association of Veterinarians of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - Association des Médecins Vétérinaires du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg.
LAK. Luxembourg Association of Small Animal Specialists - Association Luxembourgeoise des Praticiens 'Petit* Animaux'.
LGP. Luxembourg Association of Large and Domestic Animal Specialists - Association Luxembourgeoise des Praticiens des 'Animaux de Rente'.
ALVH. Luxembourg Association of Food Hygiene and Safety Specialists - Association Luxembourgeoise des Vétérinaires Hygiènistes.
The Association's veterinarians work in shifts, are on call and are available 24 hours a day to help your pet. Here are the official recommendations for what to do in an emergency.
Call the doctor on duty
Several veterinarians are on duty every day throughout the Grand Duchy and can be reached on 112 or +26 77 12 3426 77 12 34. You can also find the contact details of the on-call veterinarianon the official website.
Tell what happened
The committee reminds that an on-call veterinarian is not an attending physician and if he or she is not on call, he or she may not be on site. Also, on-call veterinarians do not treat a pet's regular illnesses, only emergencies.
Go to the address
It may be listed on the website or the veterinarian will inform you in addition. The Collegium also reminds you that there is an additional charge for such a visit.
Official brochure in French
An official memo from the College of Veterinarians on what constitutes an emergency and what to do in such a situation.
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An official memo from the College of Veterinarians on what constitutes an emergency and what to do in such a situation.
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