- A team of experts from the JASMINE Animal Cardiovascular Center in Yokohama, Japan, traveled to Singapore to perform complex open-heart surgery on local small and medium-sized sick dogs.
- This type of surgery can significantly improve the recovery rate of older dogs with mitral valve disease to 90% and extend their lifespan, but only one clinic in the local area is equipped with the necessary facilities.
- The surgery costs approximately $30,000 to $40,000, with equipment investment exceeding $1.6 million. The technical threshold is extremely high, requiring human-grade medical equipment and the support of a professional team.
- Dog owners generally believe that although the cost is high, it is worthwhile, emphasizing that pets are like family members and they are willing to do everything they can to save their pets and extend their lives and quality of life.
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https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260527-9037701