Worried about getting pet food or whether you can access a UAE-based veterinary clinic during the Coronavirus restrictions? Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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The National Disinfection Programme has led to businesses operating on slightly different hours. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Depending on where you normally shop for pet food, you should still be able to access it. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Supermarkets, hypermarkets and grocery stores are still open. You can read about the changed timings here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1585648959694 Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Pet shops are still open, but some may restrict entry to follow precautionary measures following the spread of COVID-19 Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Most pet shops are now offering home delivery services. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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You also have many online shopping options for pet food. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Veterinary clinics in the UAE are also open. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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However, some clinics might have reduced their operating hours, so contact them to find out before you drop in. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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You can also expect stricter hygiene and sanitisation procedures implemented at the clinic. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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British Veterinary Hospital requests clients to stay in their cars when they come in to pick up pet food or get their pet checked.
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Pet food is delivered to customers in their cars. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Every bag of pet food entering the clinic is sanitised once again. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Customers can ring the bell or make a phone call for the bag to be delivered to their car. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Energetic Panacea Veterinary Clinic has also made some changes.
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They have limited the number of people who can be in the clinic - whether in the waiting area or accompanying the animal. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Only one adult is allowed, with children urged to not come to the clinic temporarily. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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The clinic has a disinfection station outside, with hand sanitisers, gloves and masks. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Many clinics are also offering pick-up and drop-off services for pet consultations, tests and procedures. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Energetic Panacea clinic said it was also offering telephone consultations. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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It is important to prioritise the reasons for visiting the clinic in the current circumstances. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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If the need is urgent, you can visit the clinic. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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Dr Sarah Elliott said that this included vaccinations, which needed to be up-to-date. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.
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