PinnedA personal viewpoint on the “pop culture” on animal welfare in Sri Lanka.Animal Welfare is a hot topic under discussion in Sri Lanka. Being a veterinarian, a researcher and an animal lover, I thought of sharing some of the views and experiences I faced. Being a country embedded in Buddhist culture, most of the Sri Lankans claim to help animals. Which is…Animal Rights4 min read
Jul 16Rotten wood cannot be carved — rundown on how corruption and ethnic conflicts broke Sri LankaSri Lanka is a beautiful island nation with rich biodiversity, mineral resources, stunning beaches, and a warm and soothing climate. Apart from man-provoked disasters such as landslides and floods, the country does not possess any significant threat from nature. Holistically it’s an ideal place to live. Nevertheless, this is not…Sri Lanka Economic Crisis4 min read
Nov 19, 2021Ten things that will tell you that your pet is sickTimely detection of disease in your pet not only makes the life of your veterinarian easy, but it will also ease your life and will save your pet’s life too. …Pet4 min read
Nov 1, 20217 ways to annoy your veterinarianVeterinarians or animal doctors do encounter a range of clients and patients during their day-to-day practice. Most of the time the client-veterinarian relationship is quite mundane, but in some instances, they can be quite funny or may end up hitting on your vet’s nerve (which they usually don’t show). This…Veterinarian4 min read
Sep 25, 2021Why science is right?This article provides a concise argument on why science is preferred over faith and superstitions. Contents 01. What is the scientific method? 02. The faith and superstitions 03. Science vs. superstitions 01.) What is the scientific method? According to the earliest records, science was known to exist in the world since 3000 B.C.; i.e. even during ancient…Science5 min read
Jun 27, 2021Why do veterinarians in countries with developing economies get to handle chronic diseases when it’s too late?Chronic diseases are diseases that develop gradually over an extended period, and most of these diseases are terminal. Some of the common diseases that can be termed as “chronic” are listed below: Kidney disease Heart disease Cancer Arthritis Most of these diseases in pets occur in geriatric patients as the…Veterinary4 min read
Jun 14, 2021How I decode Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to explain why people choose corrupted leadersThe rich and poor are terms that humans invented to identify the one with ample amount of resources or wealth to those who don’t. The rich-poor difference not only exists among individuals but even between countries. The World Bank categorise the countries of the world into four groups based on…Development5 min read
Jun 10, 2021What might have caused people to follow a religion?Since the moment we diverged to a different path in evolution leaving our ancestors — chimpanzees — to evolve on their own, about 8 million years ago, the humans, Homo species, have evolved in almost every aspect of life, starting from birth to death. However, before the advent of science…Religion4 min read
