Why Veterinary Test Kits Should Not Be Sold Online: The Ethical Stand of Vet Diagnostix in the Philippines
In the age of e-commerce, almost everything can be bought online. Convenience has become the norm. But in veterinary medicine, not everything should be. One of the growing concerns in our profession is the online selling of veterinary diagnostic test kits, particularly rapid test kits, without proper control, accreditation, or professional oversight. This is where […]
Understanding Veterinary Clinic Charges in Metro Manila Why Fees Differ, Why Comparisons Happen, and How Clinics Can Respond
One of the most common questions veterinarians in Metro Manila hear is simple: “Doc, magkano po ang consultation?” And almost just as common is the follow-up comment after the answer: “Ah… mas mura po sa iba.” This situation is not unique to one clinic. It happens daily across small animal practices, from solo clinics to […]
Fake News in Veterinary News When Misinformation Harms a Newly Opened Veterinary Hospital, Veterinarians, and Public Trust
In the age of social media, veterinary news spreads fast. Unfortunately, accuracy often spreads last. See: FB Post Here Recently, online posts circulated claiming that Pasig City now has a government-owned Veterinary Hospital, strongly associating the project with a sitting mayor. The problem is simple but serious: The facility is a newly opened private Veterinary […]
Can Animal Clinics Be Near Each Other? A Legal and Ethical Perspective in the Philippines
A common question I receive from colleagues and even from the public is this: “Pwede bang tabi-tabi ang mga animal clinic?” “Okay lang ba kung may clinic na 100 meters away?” The short answer is yes, it can be allowed, but there are important legal and ethical considerations that need to be understood. The Legal […]
Vet Diagnostix Was Not Rebranded. It Was Built.
In veterinary medicine, words matter. One careless sentence. One unverified comment. And suddenly years of work are reduced to a lazy label: “Rebranded lang yan.” Let’s be clear. Vet Diagnostix was not rebranded. It was built. Built from scratch by Filipino veterinarians who understood the realities of daily practice — not from a catalog, not […]
NT-proBNP in Emergency Veterinary Decision-Making
There are tests that confirm what we already suspect. And there are tests that quietly warn us before a patient reaches the edge. NT-proBNP belongs to the second kind. What NT-proBNP Really Measures NT-proBNP is a cardiac biomarker released when myocardial cells are stretched due to volume or pressure overload. In dogs, elevated levels reflect […]