Blog
A lifestyle an educational blog by Jacqueline Chang, a BSc Animal Health graduate, veterinary technician student, and veterinary technician assistant. For anyone who wants to learn more about companion animal lifestyles and how to improve the quality of the health and well-being of our furry friends. We will be delving into informative topics focusing on useful tips and pioneering work on 3D printing.
Laser Therapy in Companion Animals
Laser therapy (or photobiomodulation) has been found to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and increase range of motion. This is done through increased circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area, promoting an optimal healing …
PVC Walker Prototype
It only took an infected cat bite injury and the idea of a missed opportunity for me to finally produce a prototype for a walker.
Traveling with Pets
Zeus and I would take at least two trips (4 flights) a year and maybe a drive back and forth from school and home. Knowing the temperament and personality of Zeus, I was very worried to travel with him at first. I expected him to have issues with sitting in …
Animal Prostheses with UBC's Geering Up
Check out this short segment where I was a guest star on UBC's Geering Up for kids! Sam and I talked about the basics of companion animal prostheses and discussed what the future may hold for the field. Click through to watch it on YouTube!
3D Printed Slow Feeder
The decision to design my own slow feeder for Zeus came about when he began vomiting more frequently out of nowhere. There was no sign of hair or any other object in his vomit. I kept a watchful eye over him for the next few days and noticed that he …
3D Printed Simple Prosthesis
I designed and produced a rudimentary peg-leg style prosthesis for the left forelimb of a cat. The design can easily be modified for an animal of a different size. I have attached the files that I made on Solidworks 2019 at the bottom of this page. These include …
Meet the Creator
House of Zeus began as an Instagram account I created to share moments of my cat’s life with friends and family. Zeus (originally named Boots for his white paws) was adopted on June 6th, 2018. I found him through Kijiji, where his previous family was giving …