Feline Coronavirus and Chronic Diarrhea: Association or Just Coincidence?
In everyday feline practice, chronic diarrhea is one of the most frustrating cases we face. It lingers, it relapses, and despite extensive testing, it often refuses to give clear answers. Then comes a result that almost every veterinarian has seen at some point: positive for feline coronavirus (FCoV). But here’s the real question. Does it […]
How Long Before a Tick Bite Can Transmit Blood Parasites?
“Doc, it just attached… it should still be safe.” This is one of the most dangerous assumptions in small animal practice. Because when it comes to tick-borne blood parasites, time is not your protection. The Reality: The Clock Starts Immediately The moment a tick attaches and begins feeding, the risk begins. It is not about […]
How Long Is Too Long? The Truth About IV Fluid and Set Replacement in Veterinary Practice
Every clinic has its own “rule.” 24 hours. 48 hours. Some don’t even have one. But the question remains… when should we really replace IV fluids and IV sets? Not based on habit. Not based on fear. But based on evidence. The Veterinary Evidence We Have Today A recent review in Veterinary Evidence evaluated available […]
Fuel Prices, Professional Fees, and the Reality of Veterinary Practice
A question that keeps coming up in today’s economic climate is this: Can veterinarians increase their fees because gasoline prices are rising? The answer is not black and white. It depends on which fee we are talking about. Let’s begin with consultation fees. In most veterinary settings, the clinic is stationary. The client comes to […]
Cranberry for UTI in Dogs and Cats: The Truth We Don’t Say Out Loud
Let’s be honest. At some point in practice, a client has looked at you and asked: “Doc, pwede ba cranberry na lang? Natural lang naman.” And many times, instead of shutting it down, we pause… Because part of us wants to believe there’s something there. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Cranberry is not an effective […]
How Many Times Does a Dog’s Cervix Open?
In small animal practice, this is one of those questions that seems simple but actually reveals a deeper understanding of canine reproduction, breeding timing, and diseases like pyometra. The truth is this: A dog’s cervix does not repeatedly open and close at random. It opens only during specific, hormonally controlled events. The cervix in the […]