When Stones Become Catastrophic: Severe Urolithiasis and Acute Kidney Failure
Urolithiasis in cats is something most small-animal veterinarians encounter regularly. But every once in a while, a case appears that reminds us how devastating this condition can become when obstruction is severe, delayed, or complicated by infection. This case involved one of the largest uroliths I have personally diagnosed. The stone was so radiographically obvious […]
Should Clients Know the Bill Before Confinement? A Professional Discussion on Veterinary SOP and Informed Consent
In recent days, several viral posts have circulated online involving confined veterinary patients and unexpected billing concerns. Read: https://www.facebook.com/100080044610736/posts/891467213531424/?rdid=ehmbFop0FUpSxDkq# Rather than discussing pricing or judging any clinic involved, it is more productive for the profession to step back and revisit a fundamental question: Is it standard operating procedure for veterinary clinics to present an estimated […]
Vet Dx Caravan 2026 – Paranaque City (St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic )
An evening where science meets strategy and better veterinary decisions begin. Join us for an exclusive learning session featuring three respected veterinary leaders as we tackle what truly matters in modern companion animal practice: 🔬 Vector-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Why Speed Matters 🔍 Insights on Clinical Prevention of Parasites — Dr. Ross Antonio Banayo, DVM […]
Featured Veterinarian: Dr. Ferdinand “Doc Ferdz” Recio – The Father of Philippine Veterinary Mass Media
Before there were Facebook vets. Before TikTok clinics. Before radio veterinarians. Before content creation was even a word. There was already a veterinarian inside the homes of millions of Filipinos. Television was glamorous. It made stars. It created legends. And into that world stepped a man in a white coat — not to perform, but […]
How to Use Veterinary Infusion Pumps in Dogs and Cats
Intravenous fluid therapy is one of the most common and most critical procedures in small animal practice. When accuracy matters, especially in cats, pediatric patients, ICU cases, or animals on vasoactive or high-risk drugs, gravity drip sets are often not enough. This is where veterinary infusion pumps become essential. This article walks through the practical, […]
How Much Does It Really Cost to Study Veterinary Medicine in the Philippines? A Realistic Tuition Fee Guide for Future
Veterinary Medicine is one of the longest and most resource-intensive courses in the Philippines. With 6 years of training, laboratory-heavy subjects, and hospital rotations, many aspiring vets (and their parents) ask the same question: “Magkano ba talaga ang vet school?” Here’s a clear, school-by-school tuition fee range guide for ALL recognized veterinary schools in the […]