Beijing pet parents, be alert! International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has asked us to help share an alert to help you keep your pups safe.

Hairy caterpillars are out in force and they pose a serious risk to your furry friends. These insects, often found on trees, bushes, or the ground beneath them, carry tiny, venomous spines that can cause intense pain, swelling, or allergic reactions if touched or stepped on by curious pets.

Recently, several dog owners have reported cases of their dogs with limping, excessive licking of paws, and signs of discomfort or anxiety after going out on walks. Upon veterinary examination, it was determined that these symptoms were likely caused by contact with caterpillars, which are more prevalent during this time of year.

Certain caterpillars, such as hairy or spiny varieties, can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or even mild toxicity if touched or stepped on. Dogs may accidentally come into contact with these caterpillars while exploring grassy or wooded areas, leading to discomfort and potential health issues.

ICVS Recommends:

• Avoid walking your dog in areas with known caterpillar infestations.
• Keep your dog on a leash and steer them away from grassy or leafy areas and under trees where caterpillars may be present.
• After walks, check your dog’s paws, muzzle, and coat for any signs of caterpillars or irritation.

If You Suspect Your Dog Has Stepped on a Caterpillar:

• Do not panic: Stay calm and avoid touching the affected area with your bare hands as some caterpillar hairs can cause irritation to humans as well.
• Rinse the paw gently: Use cool, running water to flush the affected paw. Avoid rubbing the area as this may embed the hairs deeper.
• Prevent licking: Use an E-collar (cone collar) to prevent your dog from licking or chewing the irritated paw, which could worsen the condition.
• Seek veterinary care immediately: Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Even if the symptoms seem mild, professional evaluation is crucial to prevent complications such as infections or allergic reactions.

Dogs are especially vulnerable during walks or park playdates. Symptoms of contact include:

• Limping or refusing to put weight on a paw

• Excessive licking or chewing at a specific spot

• Whining, agitation, or visible discomfort

If you suspect your pet has encountered a hairy caterpillar, seek veterinary care immediately. Do not attempt to remove spines yourself. Improper handling may worsen the reaction.

Please contact the ICVS with any questions or concerns:

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International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) 北京新天地国际动物医院
13-16 Rongke Ganlan Cheng Shangjie, Futong Xidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District (across the street from the Mercedes Benz Tower & behind Smile Angel Children’s Hospital)
朝阳区望京阜通西大街融科橄榄城商街13-16号
Tel: (010) 8456-1939, 8456-1940
Email: reception@ICVSASIA.com
Website: www.ICVSASIA.com
Dialog WeChat: ICVSASIA
Official WeChat: ICVSCHINA

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Introduction: Hello everyone, we are Fraze and Cherry!

Personality: We are beautiful healthy rabbits and love to play and jump and snuggle. If you love us and care for us we will love you back. It doesn’t take much to win our love!

Background: We had a hard life initially and were left in a small wired-bottom cage outside year-round. We were given food that was not ideal for rabbits, living on a diet of cabbage, bread and corn. One day a couple living near us decided to take us in and take care of us, but they knew that they couldn’t keep us for long as they were students and would be returning to their home country soon. We have been living with them for 6 months and have had lots of timothy hay and fresh vegetables to eat. We are now healthy and happy and very loving bunnies. We hope to find our new family as soon as possible and will provide many more years of love and companionship!

Ideal home: Even though our current owners love us so much, unfortunately, their lives are extremely busy and they will leave China in the near future. We are very friendly house rabbits and would be happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (8 years and older).

Breed, Sex & Age: Fraze is a young male rabbit, with black and white short hair and about 1-1.5 years old. Cherry is an all-white young female rabbit of about 1-1.5 years, and has beautiful short white fur.

Medical notes: We are both now healthy and happy, and Cherry was already spayed at ICVS soon after we were adopted. Fraze is also ready for his neuter surgery!

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled us into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide our new families with significant discounts (up to 50%) on health examinations and neuter/spay surgeries during the rabbits’ first year with their new adoption families.

Annual Wellness Packages: ICVS has wonderful wellness packages to keep the rabbits healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. Please contact ICVS for more information.

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide adoption families with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take pets with them when it is time to move to another city or country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can also help new families arrange door-to-door car transport for their appointments at the hospital.
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com

Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Fraze and Cherry and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Fraze and Cherry and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:

Tel: (010) 8456-1939/1940

Email: reception@ICVSASIA.com

Website: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS WeChat: ICVSCHINA

Introduction: Hello everyone, we are Fraze and Cherry!

Personality: Fraze and Cherry are beautiful healthy rabbits and love to play and jump and snuggle. If you love them and care for them they will love you back. It doesn’t take much to win their love!

Background: They had a hard life initially and were left in a small wire-bottom cage outside year-round. Fraze and Cherry were given food that was not ideal for rabbits, living on a diet of cabbage, bread and corn. One day a couple living near them decided to take the two in and take care of them, but they knew that they couldn’t keep Fraze and Cherry for long as they are students and will be returning to their home country soon. Fraze and Cherry have been living with the students for six months and have lots of timothy hay and fresh vegetables to eat. The two bunnies are now healthy and happy and very loving bunnies. They hope to find their new family as soon as possible and will provide many more years of love and companionship!

Ideal home: Even though their current owners love them so much, unfortunately, the students’ lives are extremely busy and they will leave China eventually. Fraze and Cherry are very friendly house rabbits and would be happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (e.g., 8 years and older).

Breed, Sex & Age: Fraze is a young male rabbit, about 1-1.5 years old. He is a black and white short-haired rabbit. Cherry is an all-white young female rabbit of about 1-1.5 years. She has beautiful short white fur.

Medical notes: Fraze and Cherry are both now healthy and happy rabbits. Cherry was already spayed at ICVS soon after they were adopted. Fraze is also ready for his neuter surgery!

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled us into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide their new families with significant discounts (up to 50%) on health examinations and neuter/spay surgeries during the rabbits’ first year with their new adoption families.

Annual Wellness Packages: ICVS has wonderful wellness packages to keep the rabbits healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. Please contact ICVS for more information.

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide adoption families with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take pets with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help the new families arrange for door-to-door car transport for their appointments at the hospital.
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en
Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com
Please also donate via ICVS WeChat:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Fraze and Cherry and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Fraze and Cherry and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:
Tel: (010) 8456-1939/1940
Email: reception@ICVSASIA.com
Website: www.ICVSASIA.com
ICVS WeChat: ICVSCHINA

Introduction: Hi everyone, my name is Dustin.

Background: Dustin was rescued from a garden and named after the storm. He is the only kitten of his litter that survived.

Personality: Dustin is very active and lively and loves to run around the house. He is friendly with dogs.

Ideal home: Dustin would be happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (e.g., 8 years and older)

Breed, Sex & Age: Dustin is a short-haired, orange and white tiger tabby. He is a one-month old male kitten.

Medical notes: Dustin has already been treated for parasites and fleas at a local hospital and will be ready for vaccinations soon.

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Dustin into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide the new family with significant discounts (up to 50%) on health examinations, vaccinations and neuter surgery during Dustin’s first year with his new adoption family.

Annual Vaccination Packages: ICVS has wonderful wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep Dustin healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. All the vaccinations and de-worming every year are included and the packages are discounted by 50%! Please contact ICVS for more information.

Official Vaccination Certificate: With Dustin’s next rabies vaccination, ICVS will issue his new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge. Dustin needs the official vaccination red book to prove he has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated and to move to other cities or to leave China with his family.

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide Dustin’s family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take him with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help Dustin’s new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for his appointments at the hospital.
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

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Introduction: Hi Everyone, my name is Fun Fun!

Background: Fun Fun was found wandering in a compound and taken in by her very kind rescuer in May 2017. The rescuer is not able to keep Fun Fun and is hoping to find her a new adoption family very soon!

Personality: Fun Fun is a very energetic, sweet girl and is affectionate and playful.

Ideal home: Fun Fun is a very friendly puppy which makes her a perfect companion for a single person, a couple or a family with kids (e.g., 8-years and older).

Breed, Sex & Age: Fun Fun is a 3 month old female, small mixed terrier. She has brown hair with brown eyes.

Medical notes: Fun Fun is healthy, according to her rescuer, and is ready to begin her vaccinations! Fun Fun is a small breed dog and should be able to be registered in any district of Beijing.

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Fun Fun into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide the new families with significant discounts (up to 50%) on health examinations, vaccinations and neuter/spay surgeries during the first year with her new adoption family.

Annual Vaccination Packages: ICVS has wonderful wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep her healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. All the vaccinations and de-worming that she needs every year are included and the packages are discounted by 50%! Please contact ICVS for more information.

Official Vaccination Certificate: With her rabies vaccinations, ICVS will issue Fun Fun’s new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificates (e.g., vaccination red books) at no charge. Fun Fun needs the official vaccination red book to prove she has been legally and properly rabies-vaccinated and to move to other cities or to leave China with her family.

Official Spay/Neuter Certificate for Dogs: After I am spayed at ICVS, the hospital will issue my family the official Spay/Neuter Certificate that will provide her owners with 50% discount (e.g., up to RMB 500.00 savings) on dog license registration fees at the Public Security Bureau.

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide Fun Fun’s family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take her with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help Fun Fun’s new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for our appointments at the hospital.
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com
ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com
Please also donate through WeChat and scan the ICVS QR code:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Dustin and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Dustin and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:

Tel:(010) 8456-1939/1940

Email: reception@ICVASIA.com

Website: www.ICVSASIA.com
ICVS WeChat: ICVSCHINA

Photos: ICVS

Name: Hi Everyone, my name is Bunny!

Background:
We are looking for a new home for Bunny whom we rescued, literally off the streets, quite some time ago. It was 8 years ago that we found this nearly full grown grey bunny hopping along the sidewalk in a Shunyi housing compound. We searched and searched for his owners, but they never came forward. We guess that they bought him when he was a cute little baby, but tired of him and the responsibility of caring for him once he grew into an adult. He was (and is) one of the most beautiful bunnies we have ever seen. We’d like to take him with us when we move, but rabbits are so fragile and this guy is getting old.
We are hoping to find a family to love and spoil our bunny as much as we have. He comes with a large hutch (which is functional, but does need some repairs), and a good supply of hay, which is critical to the good health of any rabbit.

Personality: Bunny is very friendly and good with older kids. He does not like to be held, but loves to be petted. He’s used to living in a hutch outdoors and is litter box trained in his hutch. He’s never lived inside, but the owners think he would adapt easily and welcome a break from Beijing pollution and severe winters.

Ideal home: Bunny would be fine for families with older children (e.g., 8 years and older). Having a rabbit is a wonderful way for children to learn how to interact with an animal while respecting nature under the supervision of their parents.

Breed, Sex & Age: Bunny is at least 8-years old and is a short-haired grey rabbit.

Medical notes: Bunny is an unneutered male and in good health.

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled Bunny into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide his new family with significant discounts (up to 50%) on his health examinations and neuter surgery during the first year of life with his new adoption family!

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help his new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for his appointments at the hospital. Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com
Donations may also be made through the ICVS WeChat QR code:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Bunny and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in my community. The pets receive world-class medical care and treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allow them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Bunny and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:

Tel: (010) 8456-1939/1940
Email: ICVS_CHINA@yahoo.com
Web site: www.ICVSASIA.com

Introduction: Hi everyone, my name is Dean!

Background: Dean was a stray kitten and rescued by a very kind rescuer in their compound. Dean was only about two weeks old, and very sick and skinny. Dean’s wonderful rescue family brought him home where he has been very well treated and cared for these past several weeks. He is now healthy and beautiful and ready for adoption!

Personality: He enjoys cuddling and luxurious afternoon naps. He is very well socialized as he has received a lot of love and is looking to give a lifetime of love to a new adoption family. When you pet Dean, he will roll around to make sure you don’t miss a spot. Are you ready to give him a loving, stable and forever home with lots of affection and play time?

Ideal home: Dean would be happy with an individual, a couple or a family with older children (e.g., 8 years and older)

Breed, Sex & Age: Dean is an 8-9 weeks old male, long-haired yellow and white tiger tabby kitten.

Medical notes: Dean is healthy and is ready to begin vaccinations.

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled him into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide his new family with significant discounts (up to 50%) on his health examinations, vaccinations and neuter surgery during my first year with hisnew adoption family.

Annual Vaccination Packages: ICVS has wonderful wellness and annual vaccination packages to keep him healthy and free of worms, fleas and ticks. All of the vaccinations and deworming he will need every year are included and the packages are discounted by 50%! Please contact ICVS for more information.

Official Vaccination Certificate: With Dean’s next rabies vaccination, ICVS will issue his new family the official Beijing Animal Health and Immunity Certificate (e.g., vaccination red book) at no charge! He will need the official vaccination red book to prove he has been legally and properly rabies vaccinated and to move to other cities or to leave China with my family.

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide his family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take him with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help Dean’s new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for my appointments at the hospital!
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com

Please donate on WeChat by scanning the ICVS WeChat QR code below:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Dean and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in our community. The pets receive world-class medical care, treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allows them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Dean and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:
Tel: (010) 8456-1939/1940
Email: reception@ICVSASIA.com
Website: www.ICVSASIA.com

Add ICVS Official WeChat: ICVSCHINA

Name: Hi Everyone, my name is Ricky!

Ricky is a beautiful rescued rabbit. He had a really tough start in life. He was very lucky to have been taken in by a very kind rescuer who has given him great care. He is a sweet, interactive and playful bunny. He is looking forward to finding his forever family. And maybe that would be you?

Personality: Ricky is intelligent, affectionate and inquisitive. He loves to explore and does not mind the occasional head massage. He is eager to greet people as they walk on by bounding right up to them.

Ideal home: Ricky would be a good bunny for families with older children (e.g., 8 years and older). Having a rabbit is a wonderful way for children to learn how to interact with an animal while respecting nature under the supervision of their parents.

Breed, Sex & Age: Ricky is a black and white, short-haired male rabbit. He is at least one-year old.

Medical notes: He is healthy and ready for adoption!

Post-adoption care: The International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) has enrolled him into their Rescued/Stray/Rehomed Pet Adoption Benefits Program. ICVS will provide his new family with significant discounts (up to 50%) on his health examinations and neuter surgery during his first year of life with his new adoption family!

Pet Import/Export Counseling: ICVS will provide his family with unlimited relocation counseling and accurate information to take him with them when it is time to move to another city or to another country.

Door-to-Door Pet Transport Service: ICVS can help his new family arrange for door-to-door car transport for his appointments at the hospital!
Contact ICVS: www.ICVSASIA.com

ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
Please support and donate to the ICVS Non-Profit Humane Animal Welfare Programs:
http://www.icvsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=62&Itemid=91&lang=en

Donations may be made directly on the ICVS web site through Paypal:
www.ICVSASIA.com
Donations may also be made through the ICVS WeChat QR code:

Your donations support ICVS in helping pets like Ricky and the many stray/rescued/abandoned/rehomed and shelter animals in my community. The pets receive world-class medical care and treatments, good nutrition and socialization with love and compassion that allow them to become healthy adoptable pets!

Please contact the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) for more information about Ricky and the many adoptable pets waiting for homes:

Tel: (010) 8456-1939/1940
Email: ICVS_CHINA@yahoo.com
Web site: www.ICVSASIA.com