FeLV Vaccine Is Now Available in the Philippines — But Before Using It, Did You Know This?
The FeLV vaccine from Virbac is now commercially available in the Philippines. This is a welcome development in feline preventive care, especially for cats at risk of exposure to Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). In the local setting, the FeLV-containing vaccine currently available is Leucofeligen FeLV/RCP. Aside from FeLV protection, this vaccine also includes RCP, which […]
Hematuria in Dogs and Cats: Classification Based on Red Blood Cell Mixing in Urine
Hematuria, defined as the presence of red blood cells (RBCs) in urine, is a common clinical finding in both dogs and cats. Beyond simply identifying blood in the urine, the pattern by which RBCs mix with urine provides important clues regarding the anatomic source of bleeding. Careful observation of the urine stream during micturition can […]
Why Bravecto® Tablets Are Advised After Meals
Why Bravecto® Tablets Are Advised After Meals By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA Bravecto is widely trusted for long lasting flea and tick control in dogs, offering protection for up to 12 weeks with a single dose. One instruction that often seems simple but is actually very important is this: Bravecto should be given […]
How Do We Say a Dog Has Tracheal Collapse?
In real-world Philippine practice, we diagnose tracheal collapse the same way — history, physical exam, and imaging — but we treat it based on what is actually available locally. Since butorphanol and hydrocodone are not readily accessible, we adapt using aminophylline and nebulized salbutamol, which are both practical and familiar to most clinics here. Below […]
Is Mefenamic Acid Safe for Dogs
Is Mefenamic Acid Safe for Dogs? By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA Answer: No. Mefenamic acid is not safe for dogs and should never be given unless specifically prescribed by a veterinarian — which in practice is extremely rare. Mefenamic acid is a human non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for pain and menstrual […]
Canine Hepatozoonosis in the Philippines Common, Underdiagnosed, and Still Without a Rapid Test
Canine hepatozoonosis is far more common in the Philippines than most clinicians expect. Yet it remains underdiagnosed because there is still no available lateral flow or rapid test kit locally. Detection relies primarily on PCR, with blood smear examination serving as a valuable supportive tool when the organism is visualized. At Greenwoods Pet Hospital, we […]