FeLV Vaccine Is Now Available in the Philippines — But Before Using It, Did You Know This?
The FeLV vaccine from Virbac is now commercially available in the Philippines. This is a welcome development in feline preventive care, especially for cats at risk of exposure to Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). In the local setting, the FeLV-containing vaccine currently available is Leucofeligen FeLV/RCP. Aside from FeLV protection, this vaccine also includes RCP, which […]
Why Many People Assume This Veterinary Hospital Is Government-Owned
Why Many People Assume This Veterinary Hospital Is Government-Owned By Dr. Geoff Carullo, DVM, FPCCP, DPCVSCA Over the past few days, several viral posts have circulated about a newly opened veterinary facility in Pasig City. A significant number of readers immediately assumed that the hospital is owned and operated by the local government, even though […]
Fake News in Veterinary News When Misinformation Harms a Newly Opened Veterinary Hospital, Veterinarians, and Public Trust
In the age of social media, veterinary news spreads fast. Unfortunately, accuracy often spreads last. See: FB Post Here Recently, online posts circulated claiming that Pasig City now has a government-owned Veterinary Hospital, strongly associating the project with a sitting mayor. The problem is simple but serious: The facility is a newly opened private Veterinary […]
[PRESS RELEASE] Vet Diagnostix Philippines Commends the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for Upholding Diagnostic Integrity in Rabies Testing
PRESS RELEASE Vet Diagnostix Philippines Commends the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for Upholding Diagnostic Integrity in Rabies Testing Vet Diagnostix Philippines acknowledges the Bureau of Animal Industry – Animal Health and Welfare Division (BAI-AHWD) for its recent public clarification and apology following the inadvertent use of Vet Diagnostix product images in a previous advisory […]
Cat Dies After Misunderstanding Over Sedation at Veterinary Clinic
A pet owner in the Philippines was left devastated after her beloved cat died due to what appeared to be a misunderstanding involving sedation at a veterinary clinic. The incident occurred when the owner brought her cat to a local veterinary clinic for a routine procedure and believed the animal was to be given a […]
Daughter of Veterinarian Couple Passes 2025 Bar Exams, Family Celebrates Milestone
A new lawyer has added pride and inspiration to the veterinary community after successfully passing the 2025 Bar Examinations. Bernadette Del Rosario Pajares has been officially listed among this year’s successful bar examinees, earning congratulations from friends, relatives, and colleagues across social media. Bernadette is the daughter of veterinarians Dr. Bedith Del Rosario Pajares and […]