The Veterinary Business Game Theory by Dr. Geoff Carullo – Coming this May 2026
WE ALL STARTED IN THE SAME PLACE. WE DON’T ALL END UP IN THE SAME STORY. Same degree. Same license. Same oath to serve. At the beginning, it feels simple. Work hard. Do good. Help patients. But somewhere along the way… we begin to see what the textbooks never showed us. The weight of decisions […]
Veterinary Awareness Takes Center Stage at Villar Children’s Farm on World Veterinary Day
LAS PIÑAS CITY, Philippines — April 25, 2026 — In celebration of World Veterinary Day, a community-centered veterinary education event titled Pup Talk was successfully held at Villar Children’s Farm, bringing together pet owners, families, and animal advocates for an afternoon of learning and engagement. The event was organized by Southville International School, with Senator […]
Veterinary Anesthetist vs Veterinary Anesthesiologist
There is a moment in every surgery that no one talks about. The incision hasn’t been made yet. The scalpel is still resting. The surgeon is ready. But everything… depends on the one holding the anesthesia. Because before any surgery succeeds— an animal must first survive unconsciousness. And this is where the difference begins. The […]
The CPD Extension Until June 30, 2026: Relief, Reality, and Responsibility for Veterinarians
The pressure just eased. But the responsibility didn’t. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through Resolution No. 2136 (A), Series of 2025, has officially extended the acceptance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance for Professional Identification Card (PIC) renewal until June 30, 2026. For many veterinarians, this feels like a lifeline. But let’s be clear. This […]
PCR VS LATERAL FLOW IN BLOOD PARASITISM Sensitivity, subclinical infection, and the limits of diagnostics in real veterinary practice
Blood parasitism remains one of the most common yet diagnostically challenging conditions in small animal practice, particularly in endemic regions. Clinicians frequently encounter: Discordant test results Subclinical infections Chronic hematologic abnormalities without definitive confirmation The increasing availability of PCR has led to the perception that it is the “gold standard.” However, this assumption must be […]
SOMETIMES, YOU DON’T NEED TO CUT RETROGRADE HYDROPULSION: PUSHING THE PROBLEM THE RIGHT WAY
A blocked cat walks in. Tense abdomen. Painful. Bradycardic. Owners panicking. And in the back of your mind, there’s always that thought: “Will this end in a urethrostomy?” Not always. Not if you understand one simple concept that changes everything: Retrograde hydropulsion. WHAT IT REALLY IS Retrograde hydropulsion is not a fancy term. It’s […]