About Dr Zahid Afzal, DVM
Senior Veterinary Consultant — General Veterinary Hospital, Lahore. This blog shares clear, vet-approved guides for pet parents (dogs, cats, and more) with evidence-based information and practical tools.
Professional Details
- 🏥Role
DVM • Senior Veterinary Consultant — General Veterinary Hospital, Lahore - ✅Registration
PVMC-Registered Veterinary Medical Practitioner (Pakistan) • PVMC #8783 - 🧪Research
3 years as a Research Associate on multiple veterinary research projects - 🗣️Languages
Urdu, Punjabi, English (fluent) • Swedish / German / Danish (beginner)
Email: dr.zahidafzal@gmail.com
Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (PKT)
Clinical Experience
I’m Dr. Zahid Afzal, DVM. I’ve treated 25,000+ dogs and cats, performed 1,000+ complicated surgeries, and thousands of routine spay/neuter procedures over 11+ years in small-animal medicine.
I also spent 3 years as a Research Associate on multiple veterinary research projects.
Clinic Focus
General Veterinary Hospital, Lahore — small-animal medicine, surgery, preventive care, vaccinations, parasites, nutrition, and emergencies.
What This Blog Gives You
- 📘Simple, clear writing
Easy-to-read vet-approved guides for pet parents (no confusing jargon). - 🧰Practical guides + tools
Calculators and symptom checker to support decision making. - 🚨“When to see a vet” instructions
Clear red-flags for emergencies and urgent symptoms. - 🔬Evidence-based references
Merck Vet Manual, AVMA, WSAVA, CDC (and updated when guidelines change).
Disclaimer
This website provides general veterinary information and is not a substitute for an in-person exam. If your pet is in distress, contact your veterinarian or an emergency clinic immediately.