Some 130 veterinarians work in Gaza, but the lack of animal hospitals means most have to turn to regular medical facilities and even to Israel to help care for ailing pets, as the territory's growing pet population stretches scant vet resources
GAZA - Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly turning to domestic pets for emotional comfort from the harsh realities of the economically-depressed enclave but the growing animal population is stretching ill-equipped veterinarian facilities.
Some 130 veterinarians work in Gaza but the lack of animal hospitals means most have to turn to regular medical facilities and even to Israel to help care for ailing pets. “We send blood and urine samples to human labs for examination. It wasn’t until two years ago when they started taking our requests. We also use them for X-rays,” Morad said.
Unlike cats, dogs are considered unclean in Islam and are usually kept outside, but there is no ban on them.
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