Kolkata: Veterinary hospital resumes outdoor after 9-day closure

Dipawali Mitra | TNN | Updated: Apr 8, 2020, 11:50 IST

12 animals treated at Belgachhia veterinary hospital on Tuesday

KOLKATA: The West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, popularly known as Belgachhia veterinary hospital and university, resumed services from Monday.
The hospital was closed for nine days, despite Centre’s revised guideline allowing veterinary hospitals and clinics to stay open during the lockdown. That the outdoor facility at the hospital is operational throughout the week from 10am to 2pm daily is bringing relief to many pet owners in the city. On Tuesday, around 12 animals, including dogs, cats and birds were taken to the outdoor of the hospital for check-up. Chanchal Guha, vice-chancellor of West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, said, “Initially, circumstances and logistic issues compelled us to suspend the service. We have decided to keep the outdoor facility open throughout the week from 10am to 2pm.”
College Street resident Dithi Mitra’s 8-year-old pug has been suffering from prostate inflammation and difficulty in urinating for the last four days. As the hospital was closed, she had to call a veterinary who suggested a few medicines over phone.
Samar Sarkar, head of the medicine department, urged people to wear masks, carry sanitizers and maintain social distancing while visiting the hospital. Hidco chairman Debasis Sen said that the pet clinic at New Town has been closed temporarily, but they are trying to launch a tele-helpline, by which pet owners can consult with veterinary doctors.