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Bday: December 18, 2012
Pet: Skippy
Owner: @Perla Cruz Diaz
From your furry and cute friends at Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Hello Responsible Pet Owners,
Ever wonder who are the trusted pet vaccine companies Philippines?
Pet owners often ask me about the types of vaccines that their pets need or the pet vaccine schedule on when to have their vaccine shots or the age when they should start their first shot …
… but only ONE Pet Mom asked me about pet vaccine companies in the Philippines.
Her Shih Tzu is scheduled for 5in1 vaccination. I was about to give Fluffy her shot when her Pet Mom asked me:
“Doc, ano po ang brand ng vaccine nyo po?”
Initially, I though she is working for one company that manufactures pet vaccines in the Philippines and I braced myself for a long sales pitch.
I was wrong.
She is one concerned responsible pet mom … and I applaud her for asking the question.
Before knowing the types of vaccine, the schedule of puppy vaccines, about booster shots, she is right. You have to know if your vet’s vaccine comes from a reliable company.
In my years of dealing with pet vaccine companies in the Philippines, I have learned who are the most reliable.
Here are the things that you need to know about …
Pet Vaccine Companies Philippines: How To Know Who Are Reliable
Here’s what you need to know:
According to Wikipedia, “Zoetis is the world’s largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock.”
Companies based in advanced countries have an edge here. They have to follow stringent country policies in the production of their vaccines. Their facilities are regularly inspected. So you can be assured of the quality of vaccines that they manufacture.
Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s what you need to know:
There you have it, these are basic facts that you need to know about reliable pet vaccines in the Philippines.
The next time your puppy has her vaccine shots, feel free to ask your Vet about the brand of the vaccine he will give.
Ask him to show you the vial, if you wish.
See if the vaccine is manufactured by Zoetis, Merial or Virbac 🙂
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM. MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client
P.S. Of the 3 companies, most of our vaccines in our Pet Hospital come from Zoetis, who is one of our trusted partners in pet vaccination 🙂
Dogs of the same fur, best friends furrreverrr!
Meet Potch and Sofia
Owned by Meding Am Vega
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Tonight we can sing Happy Birthday together. Well Mommy Gina will sing and you can bark.
Bday: December 15, 2015
Pet: Darla
Owner: @Gina Vosotros
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Meet Cercei
Owned by Lester Sumagaysay Manzanares Ptrp
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From your favorite pet hospital, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
One common question pet owners ask me is this: What is the proper Pet Vaccination Schedule for my pet?
For pet owners, it is a responsibility to bring your pet to the veterinary clinic and get the recommended vaccines. But most do not know the right time to bring their pets for shots.
Some are too excited to have their pets vaccinated that they want the vaccine shots given too early. Take note: there’s a schedule for every type of vaccine. To read more on the types of vaccine, check out the article here: Pet Vaccination: Is It necessary?
So when should you bring your pet to the vet clinic?
Here is the vaccination schedule recommended by the Philippine Animal Hospital Association:
For the first month of your pup, no vaccines are given. Your pet will only require deworming and fecalysis.
Your pet will then have the first vaccination of the 5-n-1 vaccine at 6 weeks old and in 3 more schedules thereafter with an interval of 3 weeks each. Just like vaccines given to babies there is the first dose, second dose, third dose, then a booster shot.
Another common question from pet owners is this: when should your pet get a Rabies Vaccination?
As you can see from the chart, you can bring your pet to your vet for rabies shot at 4 months. Some pet parents want their weeks-old pets to get the vaccine, but the recommended age is at 4 months.
If you notice, this is also the time for the third dose of the 5-n-1 vaccine. It is safe for both Rabies vaccine and 5-n-1 vaccine to be given at the same time.
On the 18th and 20th week of your furbaby, Bordetella vaccine is given. 
This vaccine is recommended as kennel cough is contagious. If your pet has low immune system, then it can be susceptible to the disease.
NOTE: Most if not all pet boarding facilities require this vaccine to protect your pet.
Now that your pet has completed the vaccination program and is doing well, what next?
In the Philippines, to make sure that your pet is in tip top shape and is kept healthy inside out, an annual check should be scheduled. During this vet visit, your pet will be thoroughly checked and the annual vaccines given.
Rabies vaccine should be given every year by law. Then to make sure your pet is protected from common diseases, the 5-n-1 and Bordetella vaccines should also be given. These can be given during the annual check up as long as your pet is well.
Here is the recommended vaccination for adult dogs:
Pet Vaccination Schedule may be complicated at first, but just like everything, you, as the pet owner, will be able to handle it. After all you are after the well being of your fur baby.
If you need to know more about the pet vaccination, do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian about the pet vaccination schedule.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client
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From your favorite pet hospital, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
If you are a responsible pet owner, one of the priorities that you think about is pet vaccination. When you get a new pup, the first thing that comes to mind is: Has the little dog been vaccinated already?
If you adopt or buy a pet today, you will be given a pet record showing you of the vaccines that the dog already had and when the next one is due.
But the question remains: Is Pet Vaccination Necessary?
As a veterinarian, the immediate answer would be: Yes! At the same time as a responsible pet owner, it is highly recommended.
As a responsible pet parent, pet vaccination protects your pet. Period.
Do not just think that pet vaccination is necessary just because a veterinarian requires it.
Now, there are two categories of Pet Vaccination, the Core and Non-Core Vaccinations.
Core Vaccinations are the recommended vaccinations that every pet should take. This includes Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus and Adenovirus (Canine Hepatitis).
Why are these recommended vaccinations?
The core vaccinations protect your pet from dangerous viral diseases common to dogs and the vaccinations also protect you, as well.
Let’s take a look at some of these viruses.
You should know (and you can research about it) that one of the main causes of puppy deaths is Parvovirus. Research shows that 91% of untreated puppies with parvovirus lead to death because the immune system cannot handle the attack.
The only way to protect your pet from this virus is through vaccination.
Even though parvovirus cannot spread from dogs to humans, this condition is contagious among dogs. This is typically contracted from the feces of an infected dog.
When a dog has parvovirus, they can contaminate the neighborhood dogs as even the soil that touches the virus can be a contaminant. If your dog is recovering from this disease, it can still shed this virus and be present in their feces.
Parvovirus vaccination is usually given as a one shot with the other core vaccinations. This vaccination can be given to your puppy as early as 6 weeks old.
Rabies is a major cause of deaths from animal bites in the country.
With a not too strict implementation of the law on pet care, there are a number of strays that can be found anywhere. And that’s where the danger of contracting the rabies virus lies.
What the government provides is a mandate that dogs should be given the rabies vaccination to each dog every year.
And if any case that you or your loved one is bitten by a dog especially a dog you do not know the owner, go to the nearest bite center in your area.
Early medical care given to a dog bite is the best way for cure.
Once the bitten person shows symptoms of the presence of rabies virus, then it becomes a fatal disease.
Be sure to keep your dogs within your property and be mindful of the dogs they interact with.
Do your due diligence and understand why Pet Vaccination is imperative to your pet’s health.
Most veterinary clinics have a vaccination program for your pets, so it will be easier for you to keep track of the vaccination schedule of your pet. Ask your veterinarian about Pet Vaccination on your next vet visit.
And please, do not hesitate to ask. Veterinarians would be glad to answer your queries no matter if you think how trivial they may be.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client