0 Dog Dehydration: Beat the Heat! Watch Out for These Signs in Your Dogs!

Beat the Heat! Watch Out for These Signs in Your Dogs!
by Maria Catherina “Catey” Carlos, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital

A short guide on how to protect your pets from the Philippine Heat

Despite summer ending, the Philippine heat still prevails. As a country with “hot and hotter weather,” this scorching season never seems to leave. As pet owners, we should stay aware and watch out for our furry friends.

Our dogs can’t regulate their heat as efficiently as humans, making them more vulnerable to conditions such as hyperthermia. Also known as “heat exhaustion,” hyperthermia occurs when your dog’s temperature goes above what is normal. This leads to them being unable to regulate their body temperature, and can eventually become a fatal heat stroke.

In order to prevent your dogs from catching this, make sure to watch out for these signs:

• Difficulty in breathing

When your dog has difficulty in breathing, it is likely that it’s hyperventilating. This is caused by them being overheated.

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• Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when your dog does not have enough fluids/water. It can appear in many forms. Here are a few of the main ones:

1. Excessive/Heavy panting
2. Dry nose
3. Lack of Urine

• Lethargic behavior & Poor responsiveness

The combination of several factors such as increased body temperature and dehydration can cause your dog to be more tired than usual (ex: napping more than normal).

• Muscle tremors

Muscle tremors such as shivering, shaking or twitching happen when hot temperatures induce a stress response in dogs. Part of this response is producing hormones which can affect muscle coordination.

• Has trouble walking

If your dog has trouble walking, that could be a sign of dizziness. Overheating may have caused your pet to become light-headed.

 

If you notice these signs, make sure to contact your local veterinarian immediately.

0 Forever Love: Neuter For Their Future!

Pet Neuter: Every Pet Owners Should Consider This

Taking care of pets takes a lot of responsibility.

You should be sure they are healthy and happy.

You should also be sure not to add to the number of stray pets.

As you know, there are A LOT of stray dogs and cats worldwide.

As pet owners, we should all help in controlling pet overpopulation. 

Have you seen unwanted pets in the streets? Unloved and uncared for?

Heartbreaking!

It’s nice to see your pets give birth to the next generation.

Having puppies and kittens is a fun thing!

They’re so cute and adorable!

But…

You have to make sure that you can take care of them.

You have to be able to get them the proper food, medications, and shelter they deserve.

If you can’t, you have to look for new fur parents for them.

First, you may get attached to the new addition to your family.

You may not have the heart to give them away.

Secondly, it takes some effort to look for fur parents who will love them as much as you do!

Have you ever felt what it’s like worrying if the new parents will love them as much as you do?

You will never know for sure.

What should be done?

The responsible thing to do is to have your pets neutered!

This is a common and relatively safe procedure that can be performed by a veterinarian to keep your fur babies from giving birth.

Pet Neuter Benefits

Besides helping in the control of pet overpopulation, there are some other benefits, such as:

1) Prevention of diseases like testicular cancer and pyometra.

2) Reduces roaming and aggression.

3) Neutered animals tend to live longer.

Let’s all do our part.

Let’s have our pets neutered.

Message us at (Viber) 09088967113 or makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com.

Ask for an appointment. We’ll schedule your pet’s procedure.

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Let’s all help in lessening the suffering of pets worldwide!

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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

0 Protect Your Furry Friends: Why Microchipping is a Must for Every Dog and Cat Owner!

Pet Microchipping: One of the most important things you must do is protect your furry friends!

As responsible pet parents, we want to do everything for our fur babies.

One of these is having our loved ones microchipped.

What for?

Is this even a necessary thing to do?

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Wouldn’t microchipping be an extra expense and hassle for us?

While it may cost a bit extra, you have to think about many things.

You have to consider the benefits it gives you:

1) Pet identification in case they get lost for whatsoever reason.

2) Deters theft because your pet can be easily identified if ownership is contested.

3) Easy medical information retrieval.

4) Microchipping gives pet owners peace of mind, especially for pets that tend to wander around.

5) Many places require microchipping pets for easy identification. 

All of the above are reasons for having your pets microchipped.

It is an easy process but, admittedly, a slightly uncomfortable procedure.

Something that your fur baby can easily tolerate.

It’s just like getting a shot of medicine.

Besides, it is just a one-time thing that will keep your pet protected for a long while and you, as a pet owner, be at peace.

So what are you waiting for?

Call Makati Dog and Cat Hospital to schedule your pet’s microchip appointment.

0908-896-7113
8896-6386 / 8896-2860

We’ll make microchipping as comfortable as possible for your fur baby!

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Pet Microchipping: Remember:

Microchipping your pets is a responsible and proactive step to ensure their safety.  

It increases the chance of your fur baby’s return if lost. 

It provides you with peace of mind as a caring pet owner!

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

0 Dog Adoption: Will You Be My Fur Mommy?

Dog Adoption: Will You Be My Fur Mommy? 

Thoughts From A Dog Living In A Rescue Shelter

Dear Future Fur Mommy,

I’m writing to you from our rescue shelter tonight. 

From the corner, I can see Bruno, an Aspin just a year older, sleeping in a cage he is sharing with 3 others. 

Our rescue shelter is full. 

Every space is taken. 

I don’t always know how we make room for all these dogs, but by the grace of God, tonight we found a way again. 

Bruno came to us tonight, exhausted, his eyelids barely able to stay open. 

He’d been trying to sleep near the subdivision gate, in the tricycle station, near the school. 

He’d rested his head on a neighborhood sari-sari store where 3 men are drowning their sadness in Red Horse.  Finishing the last kropek pulutan, they were eyeing Bruno in a queer way. 

One sneaks behind Bruno while another rushes to hold his paws and punch him in the head.  Bruno’s loud yelps and cries woke up a neighbor who begged the drunkards to let the poor dog go.

It was the kind-hearted neighbor who fed Bruno and brought him to our shelter.

We made space for him in the kennel, offered him some food, and licked the bruises he had on his paws. 

Bruno is now asleep, too tired and traumatized from the experience. 

Bruno is safe tonight because of people like you who care about rescue dogs.

For the rest of us who have been living in the shelter for quite some time, we have not lost hope.

I for one know for sure, that somewhere out there is my Fur Mommy and she is looking for me.

As long as there are people like you, I know that I will find my forever home who will treat me like family.

For now, I will be here waiting for that day when you come and take me home.

I hope it will be soon …

Waiting for you,

Snowy

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If you are interested in giving a fur baby a forever home, call (Viber) 0908-8967-113 or email us at MakatiDogAndCatHospital@gmail.com.

We’ll connect you with people who can help you adopt a pet!

0 Hidden Dangers: Ticks and Fleas

Hidden Dangers:  Ticks and Fleas

If you’ve ever had a dog or cat,  chances are you’ve seen ticks and fleas.

The two are common in the Philippines and cause many problems.

Both are transmitted by exposure to the environment.

Ticks are found in places where it’s hot and humid.

Fleas are more common in relatively cooler areas.

Ticks and fleas can be a real pain for our furry friends and even for us humans!

Some species of ticks spread Lyme disease, a condition that causes neurological problems in people.  

Some even cause paralysis!

Scary!

Luckily,  those ticks are not present in the Philippines.

But the ticks here still pass on many diseases to dogs and cats.

Flea bites are irritating and may cause allergies to our pets and humans!

Fleas can transfer tapeworms if swallowed by accident.

Yuck!

It used to be that treatment and prevention of ticks and fleas on pets were difficult.

There was a time that it required the manual removal of ticks and fleas!

It was a long and tedious process!

And the meds could have been more safe and effective.

Nowadays, there are several ways to treat and prevent infestation from those parasites.

You can choose from spot-ons, collars, sprays, or tablets!

Each work in a different way; it all depends on your needs.

Send us a message on our Facebook or Instagram.

You can also email us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at (Viber)0908 896 7113. Then, set an appointment so we can guide you on what to do!

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

0 What People Do To Save Money To Have Pets

So, you finally decided to become a fur parent!

I want to tell you that it entails A LOT of responsibility.

Getting a puppy is a risky proposition.

• You need to spend a lot on vaccinations and dog food.

• You have to train your pet, so they don’t become destructive.
• It would help if you socialized them with other puppies and people, so they become friendly.

All of that takes a lot of work! 

What if I tell you there’s a way to make it easy for you.

It’s through PET ADOPTION. 

There are animal-loving groups that rescue abandoned dogs from the streets.

They spend money on their vaccinations, food, and parasite control.

They even take care of their neutering/spaying.

All of those will cost a lot of money!

They even care for them, so they become friends with people and other dogs.

Where do you come in?

You have to promise to give them a good home.

It would help if you could give them a comfortable life.

Of course, you have to love them!

No need to spend for all of what I mentioned above.

You save tons of money.

You give a fur baby a new home.

You get lots of love in return.

 If you are interested in giving a fur baby a forever home, call (Viber) 0908-8967-113 or email us at MakatiDogAndCatHospital@gmail.com.

We’ll connect you with people who can help you adopt a pet!

0 No More Ticks and Fleas, Use Frontline!

Frontline for Ticks and Fleas on Your Dogs!

No More Ticks and Fleas, Use Frontline!

Having a pet dog or cat is lots of fun!

They give us companionship, joy, and a reason to wake up daily.

Learn to Get Rid of Tick and Fleas with Frontline!

But having a fur baby isn’t all fun and games.

You have to consider some things when you want to have one.

There are things that you have to do to keep them healthy.

One is keeping them free from pesky parasites like ticks and fleas.

Not only are these parasites annoying, but they also pose health risks for your pets.

These can transmit disease and cause discomfort.

They can even lead to severe infestations in your home; yuck!

Can you imagine a wall full of ticks during the summertime?

Or maybe fleas hopping around your sacred home!

As a pet owner, you know how stressful it can be to see your beloved companion suffer from tick and flea bites.

Worse still,  you can also suffer from the bites of these parasites!

Don’t let ticks and fleas take over your pet’s (and your) life!

Even if you live inside a condo, ticks and fleas can attack your pets as well.

Frontline is here to provide a simple, effective solution to keep these pests at bay.

You can choose between its topical spot-on and spray treatments, whichever suits you.

These are specially formulated to kill ticks and fleas ON CONTACT.

Thus, preventing infesting your pets and your homes.

Veterinarians recommend Frontline as a safe and effective tick and flea control solution.

Its innovative formula targets ticks and fleas at all life cycle stages.

This ensures pets are protected from both current and future infestations.

Frontline is easy to apply and provides 30 days of protection.

This will give you peace of mind, knowing your pets are protected.

Say goodbye to the hassle of dealing with ticks and fleas on your pets.

Frontline is the answer you’ve been looking for.

It will kill ticks and fleas on contact, preventing them from biting and reproducing.

It also works fast, providing relief for your pets and protecting your home.

Don’t wait until your pets suffer.

Take action now and protect them with Frontline.

Give us a call at 

✅ (Viber)09088967113
✅ 8896-6386

or message us on our Facebook or Instagram. You can also email us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at (Viber)0908 896 7113.

Tell us about your tick and flea problems.

We’ll tell you how to get and use Frontline! 

0 Pet Adoption: You’re Qualified!

Can I ask if you can do the following for a pet dog?

• Provide food and shelter?
• Have time to spend with it?
• Be responsible for taking care of its health?
• Willing to spend some money for its needs?

If you reply “Yes”, congratulations!

You’re qualified to adopt a pet dog!

You have to promise that you will love the adoptee, treat it well and never ever give it away.

In exchange, a pet adoption group will provide all of these for free:

• Complete initial core vaccinations
• Neutering 
• Socialization training

All these are done to make it easy for you to get a healthy, new fur baby!

You just have to give them love!

If interested, please contact us at (Viber) 0908-8967-113 or email us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com

We will give you information on how to adopt fur babies.

0 What People Do To Save Money To Have Pets

So, you finally decided to become a fur parent!

I want to tell you that it entails A LOT of responsibility.

Getting a puppy is a risky proposition.

• You need to spend a lot on vaccinations and dog food.

• You have to train your pet, so they don’t become destructive.

• It would help if you socialized them with other puppies and people, so they become friendly.

All of that takes a lot of work!

What if I tell you there’s a way to make it easy for you.

It’s through PET ADOPTION.

There are animal-loving groups that rescue abandoned dogs from the streets.

They spend money on their vaccinations, food, and parasite control.

They even take care of their neutering/spaying.

All of those will cost a lot of money!

They even care for them, so they become friends with people and other dogs.

Where do you come in?

You have to promise to give them a good home.

It would help if you could give them a comfortable life.

Of course, you have to love them!

No need to spend for all of what I mentioned above.

You save tons of money.

You give a fur baby a new home.

You get lots of love in return.

If you are interested in giving a fur baby a forever home, call (Viber) 0908-8967-113 or email us at MakatiDogAndCatHospital@gmail.com.

We’ll connect you with people who can help you adopt a pet!

0 Why Vaccinating Your Pet Against Rabies is a Matter of Life and Death

Everybody wants to keep their fur baby safe and healthy.

You think of getting a proper diet, regular exercise, and a safe place that keeps your pet from harm’s way.

One thing a lot of pet owners overlook is a dangerous virus found almost everywhere!

This is the Rabies virus!

It causes a lot of pain and heartache,  not only for pets but also for humans.

Those infected suffer a slow and painful death.

It’s heartbreaking seeing a person or animal affected by the virus.

What’s scary is the Philippines is one of the nations with the highest rate of rabies-related human deaths.

The disease remains a public health hazard after all these years.

How do we prevent people from getting it?

It’s as simple as having all dogs and cats vaccinated against Rabies.

The Rabies vaccine can be given as early as 16 weeks or earlier.

Yearly vaccinations are recommended against the virus.

Not only is this dangerous for your pet, but for people who will be exposed.

An unvaccinated pet or person exposed to an animal with Rabies will have a tough time.

They must be observed and/or quarantined for several days to check if they get sick of this.

People will have to get painful and expensive post-exposure shots to survive.

As a pet owner, are you willing to risk your fur baby from getting infected with the Rabies virus?

Are you willing to put yourself and your family at risk?

The best way to control the Rabies virus is to immunize your fur babies against it.

It will give you peace of mind besides protecting them.

By the way, a law in the Philippines requires your dog to be vaccinated against Rabies.

Call or message us at (Viber)0908-896-7113 or makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com. Set an appointment, and we’ll schedule the Rabies shots.

Follow Philippines laws and keep your fur babies safe.