How Long Can a Urinary Catheter Stay in a Tom Cat?
Urinary catheterization is often a life-saving procedure in male cats with urethral obstruction. Whether the blockage is caused by plugs, crystals, inflammation, or stones, placing a catheter relieves pressure on the bladder and gives the kidneys a chance to recover. But one of the most common questions in practice is: how long can a urinary […]
Simparica Trio as Slow Kill Treatment for Heartworm in the Philippines
For many years, melarsomine adulticide therapy was the gold standard for eliminating canine heartworms. The Philippines once had access to Immiticide, but its phase-out left veterinarians without a registered adulticide option. In response, many clinics have turned to Simparica Trio as a practical slow kill protocol. What was once considered an alternative has now become […]
Does Cytopoint Get Used Up? How It Differs from Traditional Vaccines
Does Cytopoint Get Used Up? How It Differs from Traditional Vaccines By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA One of the most common questions after giving Cytopoint for allergic pruritus is: Does it get used up in the body? And does it work like a vaccine? The answer is simple: yes, Cytopoint is gradually cleared, […]
When a Simple Gut Virus Turns Deadly: How Feline Coronavirus Becomes FIP 1, 2, or 3
Most cats carry feline coronavirus. Most cats never die from it. So what happens in that small percentage where a harmless gut virus transforms into one of the most feared diagnoses in feline medicine? This is not just virology. This is evolution inside a living body. It Starts in the Gut Feline coronavirus, in its […]
Is FIP in Cats Contagious? The Clear Answer for Multi-Cat Homes and Clinics
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is one of the most misunderstood diseases in feline practice, mainly because people mix up feline coronavirus (FCoV) with FIP. Here’s the clear, practical truth: FCoV is contagious. FIP, in most real-world situations, is not. The key concept: “FCoV spreads, FIP develops” 1) Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is common and contagious FCoV […]
When Prescriptions Are Cloned: The Dangerous Rise of Fake Veterinary Letterheads
Recently, a disturbing incident circulated online involving a falsified veterinary prescription that allegedly used the official letterhead of a veterinary clinic without authorization. A veterinary prescription. A clinic letterhead. A doctor’s name. A license number. All copied. All circulated. All fake. What makes this more alarming is that even a clinic’s official identity and the […]