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0 Nexgard Ticks and Fleas: Don’t You Want To Get The Best Protection From Ticks, Fleas, and Mites For Your Fur Baby?

Nexgard Ticks and Fleas: Don’t You Want To Get The Best Protection From Ticks, Fleas, and Mites For Your Fur Baby?

How would you feel if you were not getting the best?

What would it be like if you were recommended medicine based on price, not on its effectiveness?

Nowadays, there are many medicines and preventatives for our fur babies.

The market is flooded with these!

They all compete in price and say they are effective.

You might feel you’re saving money by buying the cheaper ones. 

But you may be wasting money if you think about it.

Are they effective?

Did they pass the international and local requirements of institutions such as the FDA?

Will they be safe?

These are questions that are hard to answer.

Learn More About The Hidden Dangers of Ticks and Fleas

With Nexgard, you can be sure!

Nexgard Ticks and Fleas has passed the stringent requirements of local and international institutions.

Several studies made by scientists prove that Nexguard is:

• effective
• safe
• can be used for a looong time!

You may be tempted to choose other products that you see online.

Again, can they vouch for their safety and effectiveness?

Did they pass the stringent requirements of the local and international institutions?

Most importantly, does your family veterinarian recommend it?

These are things that you have to think about.

Choose the best for your fur babies!

Use what veterinarians recommend to protect your pet dog from ticks, fleas, and mites!

Use Nexgard for your pet’s ticks, fleas and mites!

Call Ms. Mylez at (02) 8896-6386 | 8896-2860 | 0908-896-7113 to order (8AM – 4PM, Mondays to Sundays) or send Us a message on our Facebook or Instagram!

Give the best care for your pet  at Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Ask our expert veterinarians which preventative to use against fleas, ticks, and mites.

0 Are You Worried Of Ticks, Fleas, and Mites?

Are You Worried Of Ticks, Fleas, and Mites?

There used to be a time when it was so difficult to get rid of parasites.

Parasites such as ticks, fleas, and mites.

Ticks by themselves are a nuisance!

They bite, cause wounds, and transmit A LOT of diseases that may cause your pet dog to get VERY SICK!

Fleas are pesky creatures. 

When they bite you and your fur baby, you will know!

You will keep on scratching and scratching all the time.

Did you know fleas can also transmit tapeworms if you accidentally swallow them? Yuck!

Then there are mites!  

These are microscopic creatures that cause a lot of itchiness.

One kind of mite, Demodectic mites, is hard to eliminate.

There was a time when dogs got Demodectic mites, and it was accepted that they would live a life of suffering.

Learn more about the Dog Vaccination Schedule.

Luckily we now have Simparica!

Simparica contains Sarolaner, a medication that prevents ticks, fleas, and mites infestation!

All it takes is just one tablet a month, and your pet dog is protected from ALL OF THE PARASITES mentioned above.

Think about it, make life easy for you and your fur baby.

Just give them Simparica for a parasite-free life!

For more information, message us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at these numbers: 0908-896-7113 (Viber too!) 8896-6386 / 8896-2860

Contact one of the representatives. 

They will help your pet dog get the best protection against itchy ticks, fleas, and mites!

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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 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 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 Give Your Furbaby A Break

Remember when you were young, and your parents made you take medicine or vitamins?

And you just hate the taste?

What about doing the same thing for your fur baby?

To keep them healthy, you may have to give preventatives.

Some are okay.

Your pets will just swallow or chew them.

Some are nasty.

Whatever you do, you struggle to give it to them.

I’ve seen pets that would pretend to swallow a tablet.

When you aren’t looking, they will spit it out!

Then the fun part begins.

You get the tablet and give it again!

And again!

Finally, you give and mix it with something to make them swallow it.

What if I tell you there is such a tablet that 9 out of 10 dogs will just take on their own when offered?

And this tablet will keep your fur babies from getting the dreaded Heartworm.

It will also keep them from getting ticks and fleas.

These also protect your loved ones from getting any intestinal roundworms!

All of these for 30 days!

To find out what this is, call us now at 0908-896-7113 or email us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com.

Make it easy for yourself and your fur babies!

0 Meet Dra. Carmen Ligaya Carlos

Hello!

My name is Carmen Ligaya Carlos and I belong to a family of veterinarians.

My parents, two siblings, and I all went to vet school.

My youngest sib took Business Administration.

I’m the oldest of four siblings. Although there are more; my parents, two siblings and I are vets.

My youngest sibling finished Business Ad (smart choice? Maybe, lol)

After completing vet school, I pursued medicine and became a licensed medical doctor.

I took my residency in Physical Medicine and rehabilitation and sub-specialized in Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation.

Overall, choosing to become a doctor was a very good choice.

It was during my residency that I met my husband, Edward Santos, who is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon!

Vet and medical school had several similarities.

There were differences and similarities in the subjects that I took for veterinary medicine and human medicine.

Of course, the main difference is the focus of medicine on humans and veterinary medicine delved into a wide selection of animals.

But, some things are similar between the two disciplines.

It was in Parasitology where I found a lot of parallelisms.

Parasitology is the study of organisms that infest or exploit others.

This study includes roundworms, tapeworms, flukes, ticks, fleas, and many others.

It was interesting that many of the parasites that can infest animals were also able to exploit people too!

Our fur babies may be harboring parasites which may also affect us.

We have to be careful of dog and cat worms like hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms that may infect us too (scary!).

We can also get infested with fleas, ticks, and mites coming from our furbabies!

Wow!

Make sure you visit your veterinarian so they can give your pets preventives and/or treatments for these pesky parasites.

Not only will it protect your fur babies, but you and your family will be protected too!

Call now at 0908-896-7113 at Makati Dog and Cat Hospital to set an appointment.

We can check your pets for parasites and recommend treatments and preventives for everyone’s protection.

Dr. Carmen Ligaya Carlos

DVM, MD

0 Finally! I will reveal the secret on how to keep your dog free from ticks and fleas for a month just a tablet!

Have you ever had a problem with ticks, fleas and ear mites on your pet dogs?

The Philippines is a tropical country and some parasites just love it here!

Whatever you do,  it seems that you will find them everywhere.

Do  you bring out your furbaby often? 

There is a big chance that the environment you visit may have parasites and your loved one may get it there.

Specially in areas where there are more pets, like the vet or groomers.

What to do?

It used to be that you just comb them off.  It doesn’t work.

Maybe you use a shampoo that will remove the vermin. It does work, but only for a few days.

There are sprays that you apply on them.

Sure. 

Do you have the time and can you use them properly?

What if I tell you there’s something you can give your pet which will keep all of those ticks, fleas and mites away for a month?

It’s called Simparica.

It is highly palatable and your furbaby will easily take it as a treat.

It will give them a safe and effective protection from ectoparasites for at least 30 days.

Available at ETC Pet Supplies.

Please call at (Viber)09778044455 to order yours.

0 What To Do With Your Scratching Cat As A Responsible Pet Owner

Got questions on Ticks and Fleas? Hear the answers to your questions directly from our expert Vet, Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS

Apart from being our Expert Vet at the Makati Dog and Cat Hospital, Dr. Sixto Carlos is recognized by his peers for his contributions on the study of prevention of parasites in small animals:

What To Do With Your Scratching Cat?

Have you wondered why your cat keeps on scratching? 

There are various reasons why your cat may be scratching. A few of these include fungal infection, bacterial infection, skin allergy and parasites. 

The most common reason why your cat is scratching is having parasites. 

If you are a cat lover you would know that the parasites that are attacking your cat are fleas. Unfortunately, fleas can be found all over the world and your pet can have them wherever you are in the world.

You can learn more about Ticks and Fleas here.

Possible Treatment of Fleas: Do They Work?

There are a lot of supposed ways to treat fleas.  

But the question is, do they work? 

Herbal Remedies: Are These Safe?

Some say herbal remedies like garlic can be used. That is quite unlikely. 

Another thing is, can you actually give your cat garlic? Garlic can be toxic to cats that even a small clove can cause damage to your pet. 

Others recommend the use of combs and even say an electric one is better as it removes or kills fleas. 

The problem is, you can’t get all of the fleas using that comb.  Even if you do,  there will always be new fleas coming from the environment.

Shampoos: Do They Work Long-Term?

Ticks and fleas shampoos are also available in the market. While they may work, you have to consider a couple of problems.  

One – Have you ever tried giving your cat a bath?  It is very difficult and you will soon find out what it feels like to be in a Mixed Martial Arts match. 

Second problem is that they don’t work too long.

For an effective flea treatment, you need the treatment to work continuously for a month.  Shampoos will only work a couple of days at most, so you will be needing to bathe your cat a lot.  

All cat owners would agree that bathing a cat would be extremely difficult or maybe impossible at all.

Have you ever wondered if ticks and fleas bite people? Find out here.

Tick and Flea Spot On:  Is It Really Safe?

These days bring in better tick and flea treatment that are easy to use for pet owners. 

And they actually work like magic!!!

One of these meds is the Spot-On Treatment that you just drop on the nape of your cat where your pet cannot reach to lick it.  Within a day or so, the meds will spread on every millimeter of cat skin on its own.  

This treatment will be able to protect your cat for a month!  

Also when using this Spot-On Treatment, on top of keeping your cat from getting fleas, he or she will also be protected from ticks, lice and mites!

You may be wondering if this Spot-On Treatment is safe?  

In the medical sense, these meds have been tested for several years in large companies at the cost of millions of dollars and have passed several safety tests. 

People with PhDs have conducted a lot of studies to make sure they do not cause any harm on your furball.  Studies were done citing the effectiveness of these Spot-On Treatment.

Those who have used this treatment have given feedback:

This is a good product. “We have used Frontline for year. It works on our three cats well, killing fleas and especially ticks. you should read how it is applied so you know how it works. It is a “systemic” medicine, absorbed into the cat’s skin. When a tick or flea bits, they get a dose, and die.” – Bob

Great value good product. “We use this on our 10 year old indoor cat, as he does frequent an outdoor screened in sunporch and also makes an occasional escape when the humans are bringing in groceries and distracted. We have not seen any fleas or droppings on him or his bedding.

Also included in the package is a small sheet of stickers you can apply to your planner or calendar reminding you when it is time to reapply the treatment each month and a sticker reminding you to reorder.” – Mary

Really Good Product. “I have used Frontline for many years on my pets with no adverse reactions, only positive results.” – Seek Felicity

What should you do?  Contact us at (02) 8896-6386 / 8896-2860 / 0908-896-7113 so we set an appointment and teach you which meds can be used for cats to eliminate scratching in cat.  

In addition to that, we will also give recommendations on what vaccines, diet and trim their nails so you and your feline friends will stay healthy. 

Makati Dog and Cat Hospital serves you and your pet from 8AM to 3PM, Mondays to Saturdays.

Connect with us on our Facebook.

Enjoy peace of mind,

Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC

0 Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control For Dogs: Some Facts You Need To Know

“Pagpatak ng umaga, mayang hapon laglagan na ang mga garapata!”  This is what a happy pet owner says about Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control For Dogs.

If we counted the times a paw-parent has mentioned the words “fleas” and “ticks”, we can already have a glance at how much these creatures have caused them a lot of trouble.

But before anything else, the first step to resolving a problem is to identify it.

Frontline Dogs: CHECK YOUR DOGS FOR FLEAS AND TICKS

Fleas and ticks are mite-like creatures that may resemble a spider. (Quick fact! Fleas and ticks are members of the arachnid family and are actually related to spiders. People would usually mistake them as insects but they are not.) 

Brush your dog’s hair or run your fingers through their skin and if you feel tiny bumps along the way, then these are probably your enemies AKA fleas and ticks.

Frontline Dogs: COMMON MISCONCEPTION OF GETTING RID OF FLEAS AND TICKS

I’m sure you’ve got the news that you can burn fleas and ticks so they would flee your dog’s skin. That’s a big NO NO! 

In doing this, the mouth part of these parasites still remains intact on your dog and may cause further infection. One way to properly remove them is by using tweezers with a fine point to ensure that even their mouths get disposed of. 

It is advisable to flush them down the toilet right after.

FRONTLINE PLUS FLEA AND TICK CONTROL FOR DOGS SAVES THE DAY!

Flea and tick control vary from different products that you may have probably Googled at some point.

But what if I tell you that a product that I truly trust is not only readily available online but is also the solution to your tick and flea problems? Convenient and effective, you might say? Tama ang nabasa niyo! 

Frontline Plus is fast-acting, killing adult fleas within 12 hours of application! 

No more garapata with Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for Dogs! 

For more information, visit PreventPuppyProblems.com, and share the word with your co-dog parents!

0 Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats: Everything You Need To Know!

Does giving your cats flea baths a stressful experience? Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats is for you!

Cats are independent furry creatures who are known to be self-cleaning machines which is why they are the type that doesn’t need frequent bathing. Cats are not the biggest fans of the waters, they may also find this time a bit scary and quite uncomfortable.

Worry no more with Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats

For sure, you’ve probably heard of the saying, “You wouldn’t put the words ‘cat’ and ‘bath’ together in the same sentence, unless it also included the word ‘never’!”

“So Doc, paano na ang fleas and ticks ng alaga ko kung ang hirap niya paliguan?” You might find yourself in constant stress as you go around this question. 

Huwag na mag-aalala! It’s time to say goodbye to all your worries because your choices for flea and tick control are not limited to your usual cat shampoo!

Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats: How does it work?

Unlike flea baths that may cause a water mess around your home and injections that will surely make them whine; Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats is definitely your best friend!

It is a topical solution that can be applied within seconds, having a 3-step application process. With a few doses, it provides a month-long protection against these blood-sucking parasites that continue to torment your kitties before they even bite!

Before squeezing onto your cat’s skin, preferably between the shoulder blades or down the back (as to prevent your cat from licking the product), you have to ensure that they are relaxed so that they won’t see treatments as something traumatic. 

Try to keep an eye on your pets as they tend to roll over and play around, causing the solution to be rubbed off.

Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats: A stray cat’s friend!

You might have a notion that this product’s effectivity is limited to those who keep their cats indoors to avoid any contact from fleas and ticks, preventing them to get infected. 

That’s where I beg to differ!

Alex Spencer, a happy cat owner, can attest to that with his statement: “We have a rescue cat so she spends a lot of time outdoors. As a result, she gets fleas fairly often. This product works very well for getting rid of the fleas that are actually living on your cat.”

Whether your cat is a homebody or an adventurer like Alex’s pet, Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats is perfect for you!

Check out PreventPuppyProblems.com to get to know your cat-friendly solution: Frontline SpotOn Flea and Tick Control for Cats!