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0 Shield Your Beloved Fur Babies: Unleash the Power of Vaccinations to Protect Them!

Shield Your Beloved Fur Babies: Unleash the Power of Vaccinations to Protect Them!

Are you worried about the health and well-being of your beloved pets?

Do you want to spare them from the pain and suffering caused by preventable diseases?

Look no further because we have the solution you’ve been searching for – vaccinations for your dogs and cats!

As a responsible pet owner, you already know that your furry companions are integral to your family.

You love them unconditionally and would do anything to keep them safe and healthy.

That’s why protecting them from the dangers lurking in the environment is crucial.

Why vaccinations matter

By vaccinating your pets, you’re taking a proactive step towards safeguarding their lives.

Imagine the distress your pet could face if they contract a preventable disease.

The agony they would endure, the discomfort they would feel – it’s heart-wrenching even to think about.

By ensuring your furry friends get the necessary vaccinations, you’re sparing them from suffering and granting yourself peace of mind.

But it’s not just about their well-being; it’s about your wallet too.

Treating a sick pet can be financially draining, and the costs can quickly pile up.

Veterinary bills, medications, and potential hospital stays can take a toll on your finances.

By investing in vaccinations, you’re making a smart and cost-effective choice.

To read more on the types of vaccines, check out the article here: Pet Vaccination: Is It necessary?

Prevention is always better than cure, and vaccinating your pets saves you from hefty medical expenses and tons of headaches.

When it comes to the health of your pets, trust is essential.

You Can Trust Makati Dog and Cat Hospital

Our team of experienced veterinarians and experts understands the significance of vaccinations in preventing diseases.

We have the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the vaccination process, ensuring the best care for your furry companions.

Please don’t wait until it’s too late.

Act now and protect your pets from unnecessary suffering.

Choose vaccinations, the reliable and proven method of defense against diseases.

Join countless responsible pet owners who have taken the leap.

Let’s create a healthier and happier future for your pets together.

Remember, love, knows no bounds when it comes to your pets. Show your love by vaccinating them today!

Learn more about the Dog Vaccination Schedule.

Would you please message us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at (Viber)

0908-896-7113 (Viber too!) or landline 8896-6386 / 8896-2860

Set an appointment and have your furry family members protected!

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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

0 Are You Worried Of Ticks, Fleas, and Mites?

Are You Worried Of Ticks, Fleas, and Mites?

There used to be a time when it was so difficult to get rid of parasites.

Parasites such as ticks, fleas, and mites.

Ticks by themselves are a nuisance!

They bite, cause wounds, and transmit A LOT of diseases that may cause your pet dog to get VERY SICK!

Fleas are pesky creatures. 

When they bite you and your fur baby, you will know!

You will keep on scratching and scratching all the time.

Did you know fleas can also transmit tapeworms if you accidentally swallow them? Yuck!

Then there are mites!  

These are microscopic creatures that cause a lot of itchiness.

One kind of mite, Demodectic mites, is hard to eliminate.

There was a time when dogs got Demodectic mites, and it was accepted that they would live a life of suffering.

Learn more about the Dog Vaccination Schedule.

Luckily we now have Simparica!

Simparica contains Sarolaner, a medication that prevents ticks, fleas, and mites infestation!

All it takes is just one tablet a month, and your pet dog is protected from ALL OF THE PARASITES mentioned above.

Think about it, make life easy for you and your fur baby.

Just give them Simparica for a parasite-free life!

For more information, message us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at these numbers: 0908-896-7113 (Viber too!) 8896-6386 / 8896-2860

Contact one of the representatives. 

They will help your pet dog get the best protection against itchy ticks, fleas, and mites!

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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

0 Pet Management: Are You Worried About Your Pets’ Health?

Pet Management: Are You Worried About Your Pets’ Health? 

Do you want to keep them safe and prevent them from getting sick? 

We have a solution for you – vaccinations for your dogs and cats!

As a pet owner, you care about your furry friends like they’re part of your family. 

You want to protect them and keep them healthy. 

That’s why it’s important to give them vaccinations. 

Vaccinations can stop your pets from getting sick and suffering.

Learn more about the Dog Vaccination Schedule.

Imagine how sad it would be if your pet got a disease that could have been prevented. 

They would feel awful, and you would be very worried. 

But you can avoid all that by getting your pets vaccinated. 

Vaccinations will help keep them healthy and make you feel less stressed.

It’s not just about their health, though. 

Vaccinations can also save you money.

Check out here the Cat Vaccination Schedule.

You must pay for their medicine and treatment if your pet gets sick. 

That can be expensive!  

Why Vaccinate Your Pets?

But if you get them vaccinated, you can prevent them from getting sick in the first place. 

It’s like stopping a problem before it starts. 

By vaccinating your pets, you can save on vet bills and use that money for other things your pet needs, like toys or treats.

You can trust our team of veterinarians and experts. 

They know all about vaccinations and how they can help your pets. 

They will take good care of your furry friends and ensure they stay healthy.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. 

Act now to protect your pets. 

Vaccinations are an important way to keep them safe and happy. 

Show your pets how much you love them by getting them vaccinated today!

Call Makati Dog and Cat Hospital to schedule your pet’s vaccination appointment.

Call to book your appointment

0908-896-7113 (Viber too!) 8896-6386 / 8896-2860

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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

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0 Prevention is Better Than Cure for Dog Vaccine: Why Do We Vaccinate Our Dogs For Rabies?

Prevention is Better Than Cure: Why Do We Vaccinate our Dogs for Rabies?
by Maria Catherina “Catey” Carlos, Makati Dog and Cat Hospital

An important Dog Vaccine is the Anti-Rabies Vaccine.

Just as how we humans vaccinate for flu yearly, dogs must vaccinate for rabies every 1-3 years.

As a pet owner, you’ve probably heard the word “rabies” several times, either when talking to fellow pet owners, or to vets. Most of you would know that this disease is in fact, very dangerous. You might also know that this disease is transmitted through an animal bite.

However, there is a lot more to rabies than one might think. What many might not know is that rabies is categorized as a “fatal” disease.

Learn About Rabies

• How does rabies work?

Once bitten, the rabies virus travels through the nerves, then to the spinal cord. Through the spinal cord, it reaches the brain. In the brain, it multiplies and then infects the nerve cells. This eventually leads to death.

Additionally, rabies is not only transferred through an animal bite. The rabies virus is contained in the saliva of the affected animal. If that saliva happens to land on broken skin, or mucous membranes (which are found on your nose and mouth!), then one can get infected.

What are the vaccines that your dog needs? Check the Dog Vaccination Schedule.

• Preventable, but not treatable

Another reason why rabies is so devastating is because there is currently no treatment. It has a 99% mortality rate. Once the symptoms show up, it’s over. What makes it worse is that rabies symptoms can take weeks, or even months to show up.

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Rabies is one of the most easily preventable diseases.  The rabies vaccine is highly effective, which makes the virus have a 100% prevention rate. It’s even possible to fully eliminate rabies. In fact, the U.S. state of Hawaii is successful in doing this

If you, a responsible pet owner do the proper medical care which is:

• Vaccinate cat or dog every 1-3 years
• If bitten, get vaccinated for rabies immediately

Then it is likely that you or your pet will not get infected with the virus

By vaccinating your pets from rabies, you are not only saving your own life, but you are also saving the lives of many other people, animals, and of course, your pet.

Is your pet not vaccinated? Contact Makati Dog & Cat Hospital here: (Viber) 09088967113 or makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com

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0 Pet Vaccination: Have You Given The Gift Of Life To Your Furbaby?

Pet Vaccination

Have You Given The Gift Of Life To Your Furbaby?

0 Why Vaccinating Your Pet Against Rabies is a Matter of Life and Death

Everybody wants to keep their fur baby safe and healthy.

You think of getting a proper diet, regular exercise, and a safe place that keeps your pet from harm’s way.

One thing a lot of pet owners overlook is a dangerous virus found almost everywhere!

This is the Rabies virus!

It causes a lot of pain and heartache,  not only for pets but also for humans.

Those infected suffer a slow and painful death.

It’s heartbreaking seeing a person or animal affected by the virus.

What’s scary is the Philippines is one of the nations with the highest rate of rabies-related human deaths.

The disease remains a public health hazard after all these years.

How do we prevent people from getting it?

It’s as simple as having all dogs and cats vaccinated against Rabies.

The Rabies vaccine can be given as early as 16 weeks or earlier.

Yearly vaccinations are recommended against the virus.

Not only is this dangerous for your pet, but for people who will be exposed.

An unvaccinated pet or person exposed to an animal with Rabies will have a tough time.

They must be observed and/or quarantined for several days to check if they get sick of this.

People will have to get painful and expensive post-exposure shots to survive.

As a pet owner, are you willing to risk your fur baby from getting infected with the Rabies virus?

Are you willing to put yourself and your family at risk?

The best way to control the Rabies virus is to immunize your fur babies against it.

It will give you peace of mind besides protecting them.

By the way, a law in the Philippines requires your dog to be vaccinated against Rabies.

Call or message us at (Viber)0908-896-7113 or makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com. Set an appointment, and we’ll schedule the Rabies shots.

Follow Philippines laws and keep your fur babies safe.

0 No Need For Check Ups, Your Fur Baby Will Do Just Fine… So They Say

Many pet parents think checkups are a waste of time and money.

This is because they hear of some pet owners having fur babies for years and never getting sick, even though they never have a checkup!

Those are the lucky ones.

They’re outliers.

There will always be that small percentage of pets that seem to never get sick.

Think about it.

Do you have that uncle or aunt who reached their 80s and 90s while smoking a pack of cigarettes daily?

And they still look like they’re healthy?

Heck, I know of an aunt who espouses smoking.

She smokes at least a pack daily and never gets sick because of it.

She’s in her 80’s and is still very healthy.

But… not everyone can be that fortunate.

She might be one of the lucky ones.

And we never know that she’s sick or suffering some disease related to smoking until it’s too late.

The same goes for our fur babies.

A lot of them may look normal.

They may even act like they’re very healthy.

But you can never be sure; you need to have them checked yearly.

For example, liver and kidney diseases are only detected when a large part of those organs are already damaged.

Some diseases like Heartworm infection may not show signs until it’s too late.

A lot of diseases could have been treated or managed if they were only detected early.

Shoulda, woulda, coulda…

Things could have gone for the better if only we had known earlier.

Like people, our fur babies need to have their annual checkups.

We have to ensure they don’t have any underlying condition we need to handle.

Call us at 0908-896-7113

8896-6386 / 8896-2860 or message us at makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com for that appointment.

We’ll check your furbaby to ensure there’s nothing to worry about!

0 The Dangers Of Rabies

Rabies is a disease caused by a virus.

Any mammal can get infected.

It is found in ALL continents except for Antarctica.

It is so dangerous it will most likely be fatal once anyone gets it!

Reservoir animals in some countries would include a lot of wildlife like bats, foxes, raccoons, and skunks.

Domestic animals can also carry the disease.

In the Philippines, it is mainly found in dogs.

Next are cats.

Rabies Prevention Tips: What To Do To Lower The Risk

Sadly, our country is endemic to this disease.

Humans mostly get Rabies from dog bites.

We have been included in the top 10 countries where people get infected.

Because of this, there have been A LOT of rabies prevention programs for decades.

The goal is to eradicate this, although it is tough to do.

As responsible pet owners, we should all do our part.

Have all of your pet dogs and cats vaccinated for Rabies.

There are government programs that offer free rabies vaccination.

But why wait for this?

When you have a pet, make sure that it is part of your wellness program to get vaccinations against Rabies.

You will probably be saving not only their lives but also yours!

Have peace of mind.

Give us a call at Makati Dog and Cat hospital and have your fur baby scheduled for its Rabies vaccination.

You can contact us  makatidogandcathospital@gmail.com or at (Viber) 09088967114.

Make sure your pets are protected from this deadly disease!

Be social! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Share your cute pet photos on our social media accounts and get featured!

Enjoy peace of mind,

Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS, Diplomate PCCP
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC

0 Are You Scared Of Vampires?

Twilight.

Interview With The Vampire.

Buffy.

Vampire Diaries

All the different stories about the legend of Dracula.

A lot of stories have been written about vampires.

People are obsessed with them.

Just check all the books, comics, movies, and TV shows that tell us stories about these bloodsuckers.

There are even documentaries about them.

But did you know that the mythology of vampires may have come from a real-world menace?

This threat to society comes from a virus-caused disease which is Rabies!

If you think about it, many of the peculiarities of vampires in legends are signs caused by rabid animals or people.

Signs like:

• Sensitivity to light
• Biting others
• Hydrophobia or an extreme fear of water

Rabies is a hazardous disease that is present in more than 150 countries!

It can virtually affect all warm-blooded animals, including humans.

Once any susceptible organism gets infected, it is most likely fatal.

According to the WHO, it kills at least 59,000 persons a year.

However, it is believed that this is an underestimation.

As veterinarians, we always think of the possibility of rabies infection on the animals that we handle.

Rabies: Should It Be Given Annually?

Especially in the Philippines, where we are considered a high-risk country for the disease.

We get regular vaccinations against Rabies to protect ourselves.

What about our pets?

Dogs comprise about 98% of the animals infected with Rabies in the Philippines.

Next in line are cats.

If they get infected with the Rabies virus, they will suffer horribly before they die.

In addition, they become dangerous for people and other animals.

That is why you must get ALL of your fur babies vaccinated against this disease.

Not only will you be protecting your pets, but you are also protecting yourself and your family from this horrible threat.

Rabies Prevention Tips: What To Do To Lower The Risk

Call us now at 0908-896-7113/  8896-6386 / 8896-2860 for an appointment so we can give you the protection your pet needs against RABIES!

Be social! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Share your cute pet photos on our social media accounts and get featured!

Enjoy peace of mind,

Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS, Diplomate PCCP
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC

0 Zika Virus: The Virus That Threatened The Rio Olympics

After finishing my graduate studies at UC Davis, where I earned my MPVM and Ph.D. degrees, I decided to make a difference in the world.

This led me to visit places like American Samoa and Puerto Rico.

I continued to do my research on human viral diseases of concern.

In layman’s terms, these are diseases that have been causing (or have the potential) pain and suffering of people.

Sad to say, many of these are challenging to treat and prevent.

It takes a lot of effort to finally control them.

An example of this is the Zika virus.

Symptoms observed include joint and muscle pains, reddish eyes, headaches, and fever.

The worst that may happen is when a pregnant woman gets infected.

There is a big chance that her baby will be born with a defect called microcephaly or other brain defects,

This virus is the nightmare of all parents!

The Zika virus threatened the success of the Rio Olympics in 2016!

I provided the programmatic support of pregnant women and infants on the Zika virus. Thankfully, it helped in the control and eradication of the virus in certain areas.

Besides the Zika virus, there are a lot of other disease-causing organisms out there.

They may be controlled by sanitation, hygiene, isolation of infected, etc.

One promising way of finally making them disappear is the development of vaccines that will prevent people from getting infected in the first place.

To date, a lot of these vaccines are in development for the prevention of any possible resurgence of the Zika virus and other diseases.

Vaccination against viral infection is one of the main ways to prevent the spread of deadly diseases globally.

There are also a lot of vaccines used to prevent infection in dogs and cats.

Make sure that your fur babies are protected from deadly diseases like Rabies.

Call us at 0908-896-7113 / 8896-6386 / 8896-2860  to have your pets vaccinated against infectious diseases.

Dr. Paz Carlos

DVM, MPVM, PhD