Why TVT Is Contagious: The Strange Cancer That Spreads Between Dogs
In veterinary medicine, most cancers behave the same way. They grow inside one patient and stay there. But canine transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) breaks that rule completely. TVT is one of the very few cancers in the world that is contagious. Not because of bacteria. Not because of viruses. But because the cancer cells themselves […]
Why the Turtle Always Wins in Veterinary Medicine
Why the Turtle Always Wins in Veterinary Medicine By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA In veterinary medicine, it’s easy for young doctors to feel anxious when they look around. Someone opened a bigger clinic. Someone already has thousands of followers online. Someone seems to be earning more, learning faster, moving ahead quicker. And sometimes […]
What Really Causes Canine Pyometra?
Pyometra is one of the most common and life-threatening reproductive diseases in intact female dogs. Almost every small animal veterinarian eventually encounters it. Yet many pet owners think it is simply a random uterine infection. The truth is more complex. Pyometra is not caused by bacteria alone. It develops through a combination of hormonal influence, […]
Why Doxycycline Is Almost Always Included in Blood Parasite Treatment in Dogs
In small animal practice, when a dog comes in with blood parasitism, especially diseases like ehrlichiosis or babesiosis, many veterinarians automatically include doxycycline in the treatment protocol. A common question arises: Why give doxycycline if babesiosis is a protozoal parasite and doxycycline is an antibiotic? The answer lies in how tick-borne diseases behave in real […]
Why Is Metronidazole Commonly Added to Canine Babesiosis Treatment?
In many veterinary clinics, when a dog is diagnosed with babesiosis, the treatment plan often includes metronidazole. This observation raises an important question among veterinarians: Why is metronidazole frequently included in the protocol when treating canine babesiosis? The first thing that needs to be clarified is that metronidazole is not a primary anti-Babesia drug. The […]
Vet Dx Caravan 2026 – Tagaytay, Cavite (Enzolian Veterinary Enterprises, Inc.)
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 Technical Manager […]