Makati Dog and Cat Hospital is our go-to clinic here in Makati for our doggie, Jeffrey. They are especially available for emergency cases, 24/7. Clean, has accommodating staff and reliable vets. Also has “drugstore” on premises. Convenient! 👍
- Ronee Juanengo
Makati Cat & Dog Hospital is my “go to” place for my furbaby Hero because they have different pet services plus the staff are friendly and accomodating.
As we all know, Shih Tzus are very sensitive and my Hero is one of them. I took Hero here 3 years ago when he got really sick & they saved my baby! Special thanks to Dr. Padilla! Thank you Doc!
After that, this is where I take Hero for his regular vaccine & grooming
One thing I love about Makati Cat & Dog Hospital is their pet boarding. During my vacations, This is where Hero stays. Aside from their pet boarding fee which is very affordable, your furbaby is safe and well taken care of. Feeling ko nga nakukulitan na sila sakin kakatawag ko para lang icheck si Hero haha!
Thank you Makati Cat & Dog Hospital! Thank you Dr. Sixto Carlos & to all the staff! Happy client here ❤️
- Krizia Guerrero
Have you read my last 2 posts on pet Grooming?
If not you can check them here: Part 1 Part 2
I answered the #1 Question asked on Pet Grooming.
Did you know that most pet owners like you ask the same question?
I also shared a secret information that most pet clinics don’t want you to know. If you missed my emails, you must scroll down below.
Now on to our last valuable tip on Pet Grooming …
Is It Really Safe To Have Your Pet Grooming Done in A Pet Hospital?
Pet owners, like you, may be worried over the risk of being exposed to sickness when bringing their pets in a pet hospital.
But let me point out ONE VERY IMPORTANT FACTOR that most pet owners miss:
Hospitals have very rigid standards in keeping our place clean to minimize contamination. Pet Hospitals, like us, take extra precaution more than an ordinary clinic or any grooming facility.
In Makati Dog and Cat Hospital, we have very strict procedures to minimize contamination inside the hospital.
We are taking this to the next level by having a separate area for our premier pet grooming.
When you try our Premium Pet Grooming Service, you’ll see that it is done in a special area, just several meters from our main hospital facility.
Again, the same level of cleanliness standard is also in place to keep it virus-free.
Now, for the summary.
More than having a trained pet groomer, you will feel secure having our licensed Vet nearby checking on your pet while having him groomed.
Also, you’ll enjoy convenience! When you go to us for pet grooming, you can have your pet’s vaccination, deworming or regular anti-fleas and ticks treatment – all in just ONE VISIT.
Lastly, you’ll feel safe – Makati Dog and Cat Hospital is very strict in cleanliness, avoidance of contamination is our main concern. Hence, our premier pet grooming is done in a separate area within our pet hospital.
There you have it!
Remember: Once a week is the preferred pet grooming schedule, most especially if you sleep with your dogs or members of your family hug them often.
If you want to feel safe and secure, have your pet grooming in a Pet Hospital!
I hope to see you and your pet soon!
… And also, when you visit us for pet grooming, pls. tell Ms. Mylez that you read my emails [wink! wink!]
Call her at (02) 896-6386 to set an appointment.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
P.S. Missed the previous post on pet grooming? Read the other reasons to have your pet’s grooming in a pet hospital here Part 1 and Part 2.
Are you one of them?
Most pet owners have this MISCONCEPTION.
This wrong perception often leads to critical conditions that can harm your pet.
Here’s the most common misconception: It’s Expensive To Do Pet Grooming In A Pet Hospital
The opposite hold true: It is more practical to do pet grooming in a Pet Hospital simply because of ONE REASON.
‘Di ba you go to your Vet for vaccination, deworming, check ups, anti-rabies shots or anti fleas and ticks?
Did you know that you can have these other services done with pet grooming?
“Para isang puntahan na lang,” sabi nga ng isang Pet Owner. “Stress din kasi sa pets ko yung pag punta sa Vet.”
Tama sya di ba?
Hassle yung pa-balik balik ka sa pet salon just for one service like grooming lang, then you’ll go to your Vet for vaccination. Dalawang labas ng bahay and it means your pet experiences DOUBLE STRESS!
When you go to a Pet Hospital for pet grooming, you can have your pet’s vaccination, deworming or regular anti-fleas and ticks treatment – all in just ONE VISIT.
It’s more practical, it’s more cost efficient to have your pet grooming in a Pet Hospital.
This is one thing that other pet clinics don’t want you to know.
Now, you are one of the few who know better.
I hope this series of articles is helping you. Let me know if you want more of these, feel free to PM us in our FB Page
I have a Final TIP for you on Pet Grooming
Shall I see you in my next post?
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
P.S. Missed the previous post on pet grooming? Read the other reason to have your pet’s grooming in a pet hospital here.
Thank you so much for the free vaccine for my Gori for winning in your contest.. Bless you more… Thanks also sa mga freebies…
- Dee Yojz
Did your dog suddenly experience bloody diarrhea? Or lost appetite and yet vomiting? Or just not in his or her usual normal self and has fever?
Your pet may be a victim of the parvovirus.
And if left untreated this virus can kill your dog in less than 72 hours.
Not to scare you or anything but any responsible pet owner knows that Parvo virus can be fatal to your pet. And what makes it worse is because it is contagious. Your other dogs can be affected with the virus as well. Or your neighbor’s pet with parvovirus can pose a danger to your dogs.
Recently, the parvo cases that are brought to the hospital have increased. And that is not a good sign.
So what should you do to avoid the parvovirus from infecting your furbaby?
Q: Is the Parvovirus vaccine necessary?
Yes. The 5-n-1 Vaccination that includes Parvovirus vaccine is a recommended vaccination for your dog. This vaccine is the only way to keep your dog protected from distemper, parvo, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parainfluenza.
Q: I have a new puppy, how do I make sure that he or she does not get the parvovirus?
Puppies at least 6 weeks old can be given the 5-n-1 Vaccination that includes the Parvovirus Vaccine. Best if you got your pet’s vaccination record to know if the vaccine was already given.
If the puppy is less than the recommended age for the Parvovirus Vaccine, limit the exposure to other puppies or dogs that you are not sure has been vaccinated. Avoid bringing your puppy to places where unvaccinated dogs may be roaming and be exposed to parvovirus. Ex: public parks, village basketball courts, etc.
Q: My dog already had his Parvovirus vaccine during his first year, is that enough protection?
Adult dogs should be vaccinated with the Parvovirus vaccine every year. After the 4th shot at 15-17 weeks old, Parvovirus vaccine should then be given yearly after that.
Q: My dog is not feeling well lately and seem to be lethargic, does she have Parvovirus?
Whenever your dog is not doing well or not her normal active self, always bring to the vet. This is to make sure that your pet will be given proper medical attention and care that she needs. A test is done to check if your dog has parvo in the vet clinic or pet hospital.
If you have any more questions regarding the Parvovirus do not hesitate to ask. Just hit reply (comment) and we will answer your query. Or ask your vet for further details and discussion on this virus and its vaccine.
For more details on vaccination schedule you can check out the vaccination schedule here for dogs: Pet Vaccination Schedule
You have cats? Refer to this Cat Vaccination Schedule
The bottomline is to make sure that your dog is properly vaccinated from the start - from puppyhood to adulthood. For the first year there will a lot of vet visits but after that, you can bring in your pet for annual check-ups and include in it the vaccinations needed.
Some pet hospitals like Makati Dog and Cat Hospital offer Vet Home Service for your convenience.
Hope to see you soon in our pet hospital for your pet’s vaccination!
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” - from a Happy Client
A new cat mommy sent this message:
“Doc, I got a new kitten, she’s a month old, should I bring her in for Rabies vaccine already?”
This is a common question that I get asked regarding the vaccination of their kittens.
The answer is not yet.
Rabies vaccine for cats should be given when the cat reaches 16 weeks or 4 months old.
Aside from Rabies Vaccination, there are core and non-core vaccinations that is recommend for cats in the Philippines according to the Philippine Association of Animal Hospitals.
Learn more about these core and non-core vaccinations here.
For the cat vaccination schedule, this is should be your guide for a kitten at 4 weeks old.
So for a cat at 4 weeks old or 1 month, you can bring your pet to the vet for a Fecal Examination and a check for earmites.
At this age, no vaccination is given yet.
You can also bring your cat at 9 weeks old already to be given the Feline Distemper Vaccine, have a check for earmites and undergo fecal examination in one vet visit.
This will be more convenient for you.
Want more convenience, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital offers Pet Pick-up and Delivery. You can avail of this service by scheduling your appointment at 896-2860.
If your cat is older, meaning your cat is over a year old, then here is the cat vaccination schedule you should follow.
At a glance, the cat vaccination schedule is easy to remember. With this, you will know when to bring your cat and give the proper protection for you cat as they should have.
Do not get confused with cat vaccination, your tiny cat needs proper care from the time it was born until around 4 weeks old without any vaccination or tests unless there is obviously something wrong with them.
You can always discuss with your vet the cat vaccination schedule for your kitten or older cat.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 …
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?
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:
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
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/
Expired Pet Vaccination In The Philippines: How Long Do Puppy Vaccines Really Last?
Were you able to read Part 1 of my post on pet vaccines in the Philippines that are expired?
Here’s that eye-opening article on expired pet vaccines in the Philippines
From that first article, you probably know by now that #WalangForeverSaVaccines.
Yes, after your pet’s initial vaccination, you still need to be mindful on the schedule of his re-vaccination …
… simply because #WalangForeverSaVaccines.
Expired Pet Vaccination In The Philippines: How Long Do Puppy Vaccines Really Last?
Vaccines given to your pet dogs and cats have a period of effectivity.
Once that period lapses, you need to have them re-vaccinated to keep them protected.
On his or her first year, your puppy will be receiving:
a. 5-in-1 vaccine
- recommended to puppies 6 weeks old or when your puppy is 1 month and a half in age.
- after his 1st vaccine, he will get 3 more shots every 3 weeks
b. Rabies vaccine
- recommended to puppies 4 months old. By this time, he has already completed his 5-in1-vaccine
c. Bordatella vaccine
- recommended for puppies 4 months old and a half. This is after his rabies vaccine
- after 2 weeks of getting his 1st vaccine, he will get his 2nd shot
After completing the core vaccines above, licensed Vets recommend that your pet dog will receive his core vaccines yearly.
For a complete schedule of vaccines for your puppy and the re-vaccination schedule, you can check out this post on Pet Vaccination Schedule: When Is The Recommended Vaccinations Given?
Yearly visits to your Vet will include re-vaccination and annual check up. This will ensure that you will have a long and happy relationship with your pet dogs and cats.
Now, you ask:
“Doc Sixto, what are the chances that my pet dog will not be infected with diseases such as Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, and ParaInfluenza after completing his 5-in-1 vaccine shots?”
My Short Answer:
A lot of factors must be taken into consideration. To keep it short and simple, you should consider 2 major factors:
Know what? I promise to write a long answer to your question!
Watch out for my next post. I’ll share severals ways that we Vets consider when choosing the best brands of vaccines in the market to ensure that your pets are protected continuously!
Meantime, if you have questions about vaccination for your pet, send me a message in Makati Dog and Cat Hospital Facebook Page.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM
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