Are Vets Required to Give Senior or PWD Discounts?
A lot of pet owners ask this question: “Doc, are Senior Citizen or PWD discounts valid in vet clinics?” Here’s the clear and correct explanation. 1. The Law Covers Humans — Not Animals The Senior Citizen Law (RA 9994) and PWD Law (RA 10754) were created for human medical services, such as: ✔ Doctor consultations […]
Cautious, Not Fearful: Smart Moves in Uncertain Times
There are seasons in business when the wisest decision is not expansion or boldness, but restraint. Right now feels like one of those seasons. We see the signals: rising fuel prices, global instability, economic pressure building quietly in the background. It may not be loud yet, but the direction is clear. And as veterinarians who […]
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 […]
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 […]