Pet Vaccine Companies Philippines: Know Whom To Trust
Hello Responsible Pet Owners,
Ever wonder who are the trusted pet vaccine companies Philippines?
Pet owners often ask me about the types of vaccines that their pets need or the pet vaccine schedule on when to have their vaccine shots or the age when they should start their first shot …
… but only ONE Pet Mom asked me about pet vaccine companies in the Philippines.
Her Shih Tzu is scheduled for 5in1 vaccination. I was about to give Fluffy her shot when her Pet Mom asked me:
“Doc, ano po ang brand ng vaccine nyo po?”
Initially, I though she is working for one company that manufactures pet vaccines in the Philippines and I braced myself for a long sales pitch.
I was wrong.
She is one concerned responsible pet mom … and I applaud her for asking the question.
Before knowing the types of vaccine, the schedule of puppy vaccines, about booster shots, she is right. You have to know if your vet’s vaccine comes from a reliable company.
In my years of dealing with pet vaccine companies in the Philippines, I have learned who are the most reliable.
Here are the things that you need to know about …
Pet Vaccine Companies Philippines: How To Know Who Are Reliable
- Is the company established? How long has the company been in existence?
Here’s what you need to know:
- Zoetis is a spinoff of Pfizer, which existed starting in 1950s.
According to Wikipedia, “Zoetis is the world’s largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock.”
- Merial is founded in 1997
- Virbac is founded in 1968
- Where is the main company based?
Companies based in advanced countries have an edge here. They have to follow stringent country policies in the production of their vaccines. Their facilities are regularly inspected. So you can be assured of the quality of vaccines that they manufacture.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Zoetis’ headquarters is in the US
- Merial’s headquarters is in France
- Virbac is based in France
- Does it have an office here in the Philippines? In case you want to ask some questions about their vaccines, you can easily contact them
Here’s what you need to know:
- Zoetis is listed in the New York Stock Exchange, operating in countries worldwide. Zoetis Philippines is based in BGC, Taguig
- Merial is found in 150 countries and Merial Philippines is in Legaspi St, Makati City
- Virbac is found in 100 countries and their office here in the Philippines is in BGC, Taguig
There you have it, these are basic facts that you need to know about reliable pet vaccines in the Philippines.
The next time your puppy has her vaccine shots, feel free to ask your Vet about the brand of the vaccine he will give.
Ask him to show you the vial, if you wish.
See if the vaccine is manufactured by Zoetis, Merial or Virbac 🙂
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM. MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client
P.S. Of the 3 companies, most of our vaccines in our Pet Hospital come from Zoetis, who is one of our trusted partners in pet vaccination 🙂