When Melarsomine Is Not Available: Choosing Between Simparica Trio and NexGard Spectra for Heartworm Prevention and Management
Heartworm disease remains one of the most serious parasitic threats to dogs in the Philippines. Transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by Dirofilaria immitis, this disease can silently progress for months before clinical signs appear. In many countries, the gold standard treatment for heartworm infection is melarsomine, an adulticide that kills mature worms in the pulmonary […]
What Is Grit for a Veterinarian
Grit is not loud. It is not the applause after a successful surgery. It is not the plaque on the wall. It is not the award handed under bright lights. Grit is what happens on the days no one sees. It is showing up after a sleepless night managing a dystocia case. It is smiling […]
National Rabies Awareness Month in the Philippines The Emotional, Mental, and Financial Cost of Treating a Rabid Patient
March is National Rabies Awareness Month in the Philippines. For the public, it is a reminder to vaccinate. For government, it is a campaign. For pet owners, it is a responsibility. For veterinarians, it is something heavier. Because rabies is not just a disease. It is an occupational hazard that carries emotional weight, mental burden, […]
When a Vaccine Injection Site Develops Pus: Is the Vaccination Still Effective?
Injection site swelling is a familiar concern after vaccination in dogs and cats. Most post-vaccine lumps are mild inflammatory reactions that resolve on their own. Occasionally, though, the swelling progresses into an abscess, producing pus that may need aspiration or drainage. This raises an important question: does the vaccine remain effective if an abscess develops, […]
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