Happy Client: Ron Fruel
Staff is super helpful and the veterinarians really know what they are doing. Has been the vet for my buddy for 7 years now and recently also for our newly adopted dog.
– Ron Fruel
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NEXGARD FOR TICKS & FLEAS: Keeping your dogs at ease!
I know, I know. We’re talking about ticks and fleas all over again. Who wants to think about these critters when they’re nothing but risky and disease-spreading, right?
Well, you have to know that this is the main reason why we SHOULD pay attention to them. Believe it or not, ticks and fleas may be tiny little creatures but they are your dogs’ BIGGEST problems!
As a fellow pet lover myself, it breaks my heart to see my patients suffering from severe itching, blisters and swollen skin due to infections. I don’t like seeing them uneasy.
Although I always get different queries and tips on basic pet care, the most sought question that I often hear from dog parents is…
“Doc, how do I prevent my dogs from getting ticks and fleas?”
And that is where my job as a Veterinarian jumpstarts!
EVERYTHING STARTS AT HOME
Nooks and cracks, in beds and sofas, under the carpet and leaf piles— these are some of the places in your household where these mite-like creatures enjoy to hide! With their small bodies, they can surely fit even in the smallest spots where they can create their own nests. To avoid this, you can start by using the vacuum frequently, ensuring every space is spotlessly clean, and keeping your yard tidy!
BE AWARE OF ALL THE SAFE SPACES
We all know that dogs love the outdoors! Hiking, camping, going to the beach, running around the park— name it! However, ticks and fleas are active creatures and they can surely be found in these places as well. But hey, I know what you’re thinking… you still want your furbabies to enjoy the open, and they still can! Of course, as paw-parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that they are well-groomed upon entering our homes.
GO SOFT AND EASY WITH NEXGARD FOR TICKS & FLEAS
For some, medications are on top of mind the moment they find out that their dogs suffer from ticks and fleas. Treatments may vary from spot-on ones, shampoo, tick dips, oral medication, and a lot more. Regardless, I’m totally familiar with the struggles of a paw-parent— some products may be too strong for their babies’ skin or a specific tablet may be too hard to swallow— I’ve heard it all!
So for someone who has been practicing veterinary medicine for quite a long time now, I would definitely go for a product that is easy to give, tasty, and kills both ticks in fleas. You can try Nexgard, the perfect one that your dog will surely love, where a little chew can work for you!
Say goodbye to ticks and fleas and keep your dogs at ease! Pay a visit to PreventPuppyProblems.com to know more about Nexgard!
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
Happy Client: Crissy Baluyut
Our dog had gotten sick in the past few days.
This hospital charged very fair Vet consultation fees in the several times we visited, the pharmacy right beside it where you can buy the food or medicine you need is very convenient, and when our dog had to undergo an operation for Pyometra, she was in very good hands.
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital is really highly recommended in my book for offering top-notch Veterinary services for your beloved pets.
– Crissy Baluyut
Happy Client: Maximiliano Lopez
We have used Makati Dog and Cat to obtain all paperwork and updated permits to fly with our animals to America.
They take care of all the legal required paperwork and vaccines. They also saved my first cats life who was a Pusakal from Malays. This cat now lives in Las Vegas.
I love the work these Vets do I could not recommend them more as a Fur Baby Daddy and an ExPat who used to live in Makati and now lives in Las Vegas.
– Maximiliano Lopez
Happy Client: Jesy Griffin
The vet was very thorough and professional.
I was looking for a place in Metro Manila that could do dental extraction using gas anesthesia at a very short notice and they efficiently responded and accommodated my request.
Thank you so much! Big thanks to Ms. Myles as well for making things so easy for me!
– Jesy Griffin
Cytopoint is Now Available @ Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Cytopoint is Now Available @ Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Cytopoint offers 4 to 8 weeks of relief with a single in-office injection, helping to improve the quality of life for dogs and their families.
Cytopoint is now @ Makati Dog and Cat Hospital Call us at (02) 896 2860
Apoquel Is Now Available At Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Apoquel Is Now Available At Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
* Owners of itchy dogs treated with Apoquel reported a significant decrease in itching 4 HOURS after giving Apoquel
* Allergic dogs treated with Apoquel experienced a sustained improvement of skin lesions within 4 weeks
Apoquel stops itching, scratching and inflammation caused by flea allergy and contact allergy.
Apoquel stops itching by going directly to the cells, inhibiting the signals that trigger itching and inflammation.
Apart from stopping itching, Apoquel also decreases redness and inflammation of the skin.
Owners of itchy dogs treated with Apoquel reported a significant decrease in itching 4 HOURS after giving Apoquel
Get Apoquel at Makati Dog and Cat Hospital! Call us at (02) 896 2860
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS: Apoquel should not be used in dogs less than 12 months of age or with serious infections
It should not be used in breeding dogs, pregnant or lactating dogs
Makati Dog And Cat Hospital on Canine Allergic Disease Pathobiology
Makati Dog And Cat Hospital on Canine Allergic Disease Pathobiology
Canine Allergic Disease Pathobiology
An inside look at your dog’s skin allergy. What happens under his skin? What cycle happens that triggers the itching and scratching?
This cycle can be caused by allergens that cross the skin barrier and T-cells.
Recent research point to new findings that explains the sensitization, neuronal itch stimulation, and inflammation.
Several therapeutic options are presented. Know the best option to improve the quality of life of your dogs.
Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Are You Living In The Middle of A Flea Zone and Tick Hotspot? You Gotta Check Out Outside Your Home!
After scouring through your house and eliminating ticks and fleas indoors, next is to make sure that your outdoor space is also tick and flea free.
Did not read the previous article on the common places ticks and fleas hide in your home? You can check that out here: Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Where Do These Pests Hide In Your Home?
Where do these parasites like to hide and keep themselves cool especially during the summer months? Read on to find out.
Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Where Do Fleas and Ticks Hide Outside Your House?
Ticks and fleas can thrive outside your home as much as inside your abode. When the surroundings are just right and provide enough organic matter, these pests can live outdoors without any problem.
… And that thought should push you into action to clean up your yard immediately!
Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Outdoor Feeding and Sleeping Area
The hotspots in your outdoor area for fleas and ticks are the feeding and sleeping areas of your dog. This is because your dog will be spotted in these spaces more often than any other places outside your home. Of course, that’s where these pests like to be as well, nearest to their hosts.
The feeding area is a given while you need to observe your dog where he or she usually takes naps or breaks during the day and night if your pet sleeps outside.
Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Shrubs, Trees and Leaf Piles
As a tropical country, leaves of the trees and bushes can fall off anytime of the year. But this is more evident during the summer months. Leaves fall off and give way to fruits or flowers. So you rake the leaves and pile them up to keep your garden look neat.
But if you do not throw those dead leaves – because you should know by now that burning leaves is banned – then you are actually inviting ticks and fleas to live in your outdoor space. The leaf pile is a good place for them as it is not too hot and the organic matter is their source of food.
Make it a habit to throw those dead leaves away immediately after removing them from your garden. Do not let a pile of leaves sit for a long time in your yard.
Fleas and ticks tend to hide from the bright sun and hide under the shade of bushes and shrubs. Fleas at the early stages of being eggs, larvae and pupae thrive in the damp area of these vegetation. Keep your shrubs and bushes trimmed to ward off ticks and fleas.
Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Other Outdoor Areas To Look Into
There are other flea zones outdoors as well. You can find these parasites near standing water and trash cans. If you have a garage, you will not be surprised to spot them there as well.
You have to understand that these areas are free from fleas and ticks at the beginning. These spots are not infected unless a dog infested with ticks and fleas passed by and flea eggs dropped on them.
When another innocent pet goes in this area, the adult fleas will jump into his fur. The cycle will not stop unless the pets and the areas are given fleas and ticks treatment.
Now you know where to look for fleas and ticks outside your home. If you forgot where to look for them in your home, better read up here: Fleas and Ticks Treatment: Where Do These Pests Hide In Your Home?
If you want to learn more about keeping your dogs from ticks and fleas (including your home), you can call us at these numbers: Or just go to Makati Dog and Cat Hospital from 7AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays. These are the numbers to call: (02) 8896-6386 / 8896-2860 / 0908-896-7113.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
Pet Neutering and Spaying: What Are These And What Do You Need To Know
When you welcome a new pet in your home, do you ever think that you want to add more pets in a year or two? Or you just want to take care of that pet without any more additions in the near future?
How sure are you that your female dog or cat will not get pregnant or your male dog or cat will not go out there and impregnate another dog or cat?
If you are a responsible pet owner, most likely you have encountered the term: Pet Neutering or Pet Spaying. But have you really dug deep and understand these? If you have then well and good but if these are still vague to you then read on.
What is Pet Neutering?
Neutering is the term for the castration of male animals. Medically this is called Orchiectomy. The testes are removed from the male cat or dog hence, the animal’s breeding behavior are reduced or eliminated.
What is Pet Spaying?
Spaying is the term for removal of the reproductive organs of the female dog or cat. In medical term this is Ovariohysterectomy where the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed. The female cat and dog will not experience heat cycles as well as breeding behavior.
Basically, the Pet Neutering and Spaying are the same and only differs in the gender of the dog or cat. Though in general terms, neutering can apply to both genders while spaying is for females only.
Why Should Every Pet Owner Consider Pet Neutering and Spaying?
The reality of pets today is that there is overpopulation. Even puppies and kittens are put to sleep as they may be unwanted or abandoned. Shelters are threatened of overpopulation and dwindling food supply for pets that are not anymore wanted.
With the sad situation of homeless pets, responsible pet owners can make a difference when opting for pet neutering and spaying. This means that you only take care of pets that you think you can own and afford.
Still not sure about Pet Neutering or Spaying? Talk to your vet and discuss the best options for your pet.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client