Monthly Archives: January 2018

0 Happy Client: Lea Victoria Manasan

When we took Zeya to Makati Dog and Cat Hospital, she was very lethargic and was not eating nor drinking.

We were advised she had Parvo and needs confinement, so we obliged.

We were not allowed to see Zeya in person since its a viral infection, and this is to prevent the spreading of the virus.

We fully understand the situation. Dr. San Pedro knew we want to check on Zeya so bad and wants to know her progress.

He excused himself and when he came back he has the video of our Zeya.

I felt so much relief knowing my Zeya is being taken care of.

They are also giving me our pet’s progress whenever I try to call them (makulit na fur mommy).

She was confined for 4 days and I can say that I am very satisfied with the service of this hospital.

Our baby is so much stronger now and will definitely go back for her vaccines and check up.

Two thumbs up!!

– Lea Victoria Manasan

0 Meet Chuckie

This is just a spa treatment right?

Meet Chuckie
Owned by Erika Joyce

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0 Cat Vaccination: What You Need To Know

One time, a friend of mine came up to me and said, ‘Doc, I’m a bit confused on what to choose, a cat or a dog?’

‘Well, you can take care of both.’

‘But I only want to focus on one for now.’

‘Then you have to decide on your own. Taking care of a pet is a personal choice. You do your research, learn from it and decide from there’

After a few months, I met the friend again and he told me that he got a cat.

‘Doc, I decided to get a cat.’

‘Good.’

‘I realized cats are low maintenance and do not need a bunch of vaccinations like dogs do.’

‘Ah, that’s where you are wrong.’

‘Huh? Do cats require vaccination?’

‘Of course!’

One of the misconceptions of raising a cat is that cats do not need vaccination.

It seems that just because cats seem to be able to care for themselves better than dogs, does not mean they do not need to visit the vet at all. (Nine lives, you know?)

But cats like dogs, have their own vaccination schedule to follow.

Before I discuss with you the cat vaccination schedule, let me tell you about cat vaccination.

Cat vaccination includes core and non-core vaccines.

As previously learned in dog vaccination, core vaccines are those that are recommended by veterinarians and every cat should be given.

For cats, the following are the core vaccines:

> Rabies
> Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)
> Feline Herpesvirus (FHV)
> Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Cat Vaccination Philippines: Rabies Virus

One of the most common and most important vaccine for your cat is the Rabies Vaccine. This is because the rabies virus can infect human beings and may cause death.

Cat Vaccination Philippines: Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)

Feline Panleukopenia Virus causes Feline Distemper. When FPV attacks a cat, the white blood cells of the cat decreases. This means that the immune system of the cat is compromised and cannot defend itself from diseases. Feline Distemper can spread to other pets through direct contact.

Symptoms of Feline Distemper includes dehydration, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and seizures. Infected cats, if untreated has a slim chance of surviving.

Cat Vaccination Philippines: Feline Herpesvirus (FHV)

Feline Herpesvirus or FHV causes Feline Rhinotracheitis. This is an upper respiratory infection of the cat’s nose and throat. Though cats of all ages are susceptible to this virus, kittens have a higher risk of getting infected.

As this affects the respiratory system of the cat, symptoms include uncontrollable sneezing and pneumonia. Other symptoms include discharges from the eyes and nose, fever, loss of appetite, conjunctivitis and malaise. This condition can be spread to other cats through direct contact.

Cat Vaccination Philippines: Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Feline Calicivirus is also a common respiratory disease in cats. The Feline Calicivirus has the same symptoms of the Feline Herpesvirus. FCV, however, includes symptoms of inflammation of joints and ulcers on tongue, hard palate, tip of nose, lips or around claws.

Sometimes, both the FHV and FCV can infect a cat at the same time. This disease can be spread from one infected cat to another cat through direct contact. You should also know that the FCV is resistant to disinfectants and your unvaccinated cat can be at risk in any environment to contact the disease.

So these are the four core vaccines for your cat that you should be aware of. This vaccine is necessary to keep your cats protected from common feline viruses.

Cat Vaccination Philippines: Chlamydiosis

A non-core vaccine that is recommended for cats as well is for protection against the Chlamydia psittaci virus. Chlamydiosis is a bacterial disease that causes sneezing, coughing, conjunctivitis, runny nose, and watery eyes. This disease can be transferred from one cat to another through direct contact.

You can ask your veterinarian to learn more about cat vaccination on your next visit.

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

0 Meet Bruno Bears

Can I get down?
I promise I’ll behave

Meet Bruno Bears
Owned by Eren Osido-Tupaz

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0 Meet Cacai

There are 3 of us?

Meet Cacai
Owned by Phil Ryan Paril

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0 Apartment Living Dogs: Do They Need Anti-Fleas and Ticks Treatment?

Apartment Living Dogs: Do They Need Anti-Fleas and Ticks Treatment?

We understand how you feel.

You arrive from work and you see Truffles scratching and itching nonstop.

Oh no! Could this be the worst nightmare of all pet parents? But how can this be? Truffles rarely go outside, she is always inside your apartment!

Which leads you to the question …

Apartment living dogs: do they get fleas and ticks?

Which leads you to the NEXT question …

We have apartment living dogs, HOW can they get fleas and ticks?

You will be surprised at the possible sources:

1. Human Visitors

… and this includes you!  You and your human visitors can be carriers of fleas and ticks. Anyone coming into your home could be a carrier of fleas. They can be brought in from the your visitors’ own home or pet without their knowledge.

Fleas can hide themselves in your visitors’ pants leg, socks, shoes, shopping bags etc.

Ticks can attach themselves to any part of the body, including the groin, under the arms, inside the ear, in the hair, inside the belly button, and behind the knee.

2. Outside your apartment home

Anytime your pet goes out into the world — even if it is only:

• A short walk around the street
• A play date at the local dog park
• A visit to the veterinarian
• An overnight stay for pet boarding
• A trip to the groomer
• A ride in the car and other

… your pet is being exposed to the opportunity for fleas and ticks to hop aboard.

3. You brought home furniture with fleas

If you are a fan of vintage furniture or pre-loved home furnishings, you may have unwittingly carried flea eggs into your home.

You think that you luckily scored a home item, a coat, or a bag at a very low price from your neighbor’s Garage Sale? Double-check that carpet or curtain that you bought from a Garage Sale a few weeks ago.  These may have hidden pests clinging on them!

TIP:  Vacuum that carpet or curtain or sofa repeatedly. Eggs can stay dormant in the environment for months until the right conditions are met for hatching, so keeping things cleaned up will be beneficial.

4. Previous apartment tenant had pets with fleas!

When you moved in to your apartment, ticks are already there!  

These ticks already have their eggs in different parts of the your apartment. They typically lay their eggs near baseboards, windows and doors, furniture, edges of rugs, and curtains.

Now that we know that apartment-living dogs can get fleas and ticks, you now have the answer to the very first question:

Apartment Living Dogs: Do They Need Anti-Fleas and Ticks Treatment?

YES!

If you currently have apartment living dogs with fleas and ticks, send me a message in FB and I’ll share the latest anti fleas and ticks treatment that Vets are excited about!

It’s not yet on the market and you’ll be the first to know!

Send me this message in the FB of Makati Dog and Cat Hospital :  latest anti fleas and ticks treatment that Vets are excited about?

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

0 Meet Floki

I Am Sherlock Dog!

Meet Floki
Owned by Mahal Cherie Obach

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0 Pet Vaccine Cost: How sure are you on the quality of your pet vaccines?

Pet Vaccine Cost: How sure are you on the quality of your pet vaccines?

When they come to my office, I can spot first time pet owners a mile away.  

They you have blingy pet accessories and bags, from cutest pet costumes, most comfy pet bed, best pet shampoo  … often forgetting the most important thing on their pet’s health:  Pet vaccination

When you remind them on this, they’ll ask you: “Doc, meron po bang mas murang bakuna?”

In online forums, I read this question:

Mga sir magkano po ba ang magpavaccine? (5n1,6n1,&8n1) (deworm)

Pwede po ba na ako nlng ang magvaccine?

Saan po ba nakakabili ng mga vaccine?

Kasi dito po sa amin in Las Pinas and singil sa akin ng vaccine is 600 pesos sa 5n1, tapos sa deworm 300 naman.

Beginner lang po kasi ako, that’s why I ask many questions

I don’t have anything against loving first time pet owners, my mandate is clear: I’m here to support RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS.

Now, if there’s only ONE message that you will get from article, I hope it is this:

Cost of prevention is lower than cost of treatment

An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

Let me break this down for you …

Pet Vaccine Cost: Prevention vs. Cure

Prevention

Cost of anti rabies vaccination: P395

Note: in some barangays it’s FREE when they have anti rabies campaign

Treatment for Humans only [PGH rate]

a. If you have previous vaccinations:

anti rabies shot: P500

Booster: P250

Subtotal: P750 [these will be given to you 2 times]

Total: P1,500

b. If you do not have previous vaccinations:

Tests required by doctors: P3,500

3 anti rabies shots: P500 each for a total of P1,500

Total: P5,000

The same is true if your pet tested positive for heartworm.  Check out this article where I have some estimates on cost of heartworm prevention vs. cost for cure of heartworm

Now, are you now seriously considering prevention for your fur baby?

Pet Vaccine Cost: 2 Crucial Things You Need To Know On Quality Vaccines and Prevention

After weighing all the costs on prevention vs. cure, you are ready to call for an appointment to your trusted Vet.

But wait!  There’s 2 more crucial things that you should know!

Here are 2 more things that you should remember:

1. Prevention works best if you partner with a licensed Vet.  This is true for 3 reasons:

Your licensed Vet has access to quality vaccines.  Manufacturers of rabies and 5in1 vaccines and others deal only with Licensed Vets

Your licensed Vet knows the correct dosage and right schedule to give the vaccines, which depends on the age of your puppy.

With your licensed Vet, you are assured of proper storage and handling of vaccines

2.  Prevention will work for you if you use only quality vaccines.  I cannot emphasize this enough: Go for quality manufacturers of pet vaccines.

Read this post to check if your pets are receiving quality vaccines from these reputable companies  

Again, if there’s only ONE message that you will get from article, I hope it is this:

Cost of prevention is lower than cost of treatment

As pet parents, you should compare costs of vaccines.  

As you compare pet vaccine costs, make sure your favorite Vet is registered or licensed just to make sure your fur baby gets quality vaccines.

Forward this article to a fellow pet lover and they’ll thank you for this!

Enjoy peace of mind while caring for your dogs and cats,

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.  Don’t have time to visit a Licensed Vet?

Why not let the Licensed Vet come to your pet?

Call 896-2860 / 896-6386 and schedule a Vet Home service for your fur baby!  She can have her 5-in-1 vaccine at the comfort of your home … and you’ll avoid the horrible traffic in EDSA!

Call896-2860 / 896-6386 and let the Licensed Vet come to you 🙂

References:  http://qarroyo.blogspot.com/2016/01/availability-of-cheap-anti-rabies-shots.html

https://pps.org.ph/animal-bites/

0 Meet Akira

Me learning new things this week.

Meet Akira
Owned by Chenchen Tanag

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0 Meet Cotton

Nah, I am fluffier than that

Meet Cotton
Owned by Roselle Albaytar

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