And then it became personal.“When I lost my childhood pet due to an inaccurate diagnosis… that was it. I knew I wanted to change that—for other animals, for other families.”That moment shaped everything that followed.Now, two years into her journey in the Outpatient Department, Dr. Durga approaches every case with one clear intention: get it right, and get it early.Because she knows what’s at stake.“Prevention and timely intervention can avoid so many complications. Most serious illnesses don’t just appear overnight, they build up.”And sometimes, all it takes is noticing something small.Of course, not every case is serious.“A retriever once came in with a complaint of limping… and the moment he saw treats? Perfectly fine.”But then there are the cases that remind you why persistence matters.“One case with severe acute kidney injury, very high creatinine, metabolic acidosis. It was critical.”Days of intensive care, close monitoring, and evidence-based treatment.“And the pet stabilised.”That moment, that shift from uncertainty to recovery—that’s what stays.“Seeing a sick patient recover, and the relief on the pet parent’s face… that’s my favourite part.”It’s not just about medicine. It’s about what that recovery means to someone waiting outside.At home, there’s Tony—her indie dog, who (in true indie fashion) refuses to cooperate for photos. A personality of his own.Looking ahead, she’s aiming to deepen her expertise in small animal internal medicine and critical care, moving closer to the kind of impact that first inspired her journey.And the belief she carries forward?“They may not speak our language, but they understand our care.”Meet Dr. Durga at our Domlur hospital for thoughtful, proactive care focused on early diagnosis and better outcomes for your pet.