Not so fun fact! Dogs may also develop hypertension or high blood pressure. It may be caused by multiple conditions, but the more common ones are due to kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Normal systolic blood pressure in both cats and dogs is 120-130mmHg. A patient's systolic blood pressure that is chronically around 160-179mmHg is already considered hypertensive and is at moderate risk of organ damage such as the eye, heart, kidney, and brain, eventually causing organ failure and cardiovascular death.
Hypertension in Dogs and cats ๐ถ๐ฑ
Not so fun fact!
Dogs may also develop hypertension or high blood pressure. It may be caused by multiple conditions, but the more common ones are due to kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
Normal systolic blood pressure in both cats and dogs is 120-130mmHg.
A patient's systolic blood pressure that is chronically around 160-179mmHg is already considered hypertensive and is at moderate risk of organ damage such as the eye, heart, kidney, and brain, eventually causing organ failure and cardiovascular death.
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This is L, a 3-year-old intact male Asong Pinoy.
He got out of their home and, unfortunately, got hit by a vehicle. The owners were unsure if it was a car or a motorcycle, but we think it might be a motorcycle.
He was in severe pain after the incident and would not bear weight on his right hind leg.
When he was brought to the clinic, diagnostic imaging was performed to figure out what was wrong with him. Unfortunately, after doing radiographs, it showed that his right hindleg popped out of its socket, causing severe pain. With the permission of the owners, a procedure called a femoral head and neck ostectomy was scheduled to relieve him of his current pain and prevent future pain and discomfort.
Here is a video of him trying to walk but being unable to use his right hindleg before he was brought to our clinic, and the second one shows him walking three days after the procedure was performed.
He is still under our care in the clinic, where we are currently doing assisted and controlled walking, laser therapy, and pain management, but we are already very happy with the results.
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Orthopedic surgery in a male asong pinoy.
This is L, a 3-year-old intact male Asong Pinoy.
He got out of their home and, unfortunately, got hit by a vehicle. The owners were unsure if it was a car or a motorcycle, but we think it might be a motorcycle.
He was in severe pain after the incident and would not bear weight on his right hind leg.
When he was brought to the clinic, diagnostic imaging was performed to figure out what was wrong with him. Unfortunately, after doing radiographs, it showed that his right hindleg popped out of its socket, causing severe pain. With the permission of the owners, a procedure called a femoral head and neck ostectomy was scheduled to relieve him of his current pain and prevent future pain and discomfort.
Here is a video of him trying to walk but being unable to use his right hindleg before he was brought to our clinic, and the second one shows him walking three days after the procedure was performed.
He is still under our care in the clinic, where we are currently doing assisted and controlled walking, laser therapy, and pain management, but we are already very happy with the results.
Dipolog Veterinary Doctor, your Quality Pet Healthcare Provider!
#AlagangDVD
#DipologVeterinaryDoctor
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๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.
๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Looking for a safe and comfortable place for your pets to stay in while you are traveling? Look no further as Dipolog Veterinary Doctorโs Pet Store opens its Pet Hotel! ๐จ๐ถ๐ฑ
Inclusions:
โข 24/7 access to on-call licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians
โข 24hr air conditioning
โข 24hr monitoring
โข 24hr CCTV (Pending)
โข Dry food (variants available at DVD Pet store only)
โข Unlimited clean mineral water
โข Twice a day walking (if weather permits)
โข Safe and clean environment
โข For pets boarded 5 days and above, free full groom at DVD Pet store
Before boarding, pets must be:
1. Fully vaccinated (DHLPPi and rabies vaccines; Kennel cough vaccine encouraged but not required)
2. Updated deworming
3. Updated tick and flea treatment and prevention
4. Must inform the establishment if pet has any underlying conditions, is currently under treatment, or on medications
5. Must inform establishment of tendencies of aggression and/or anxiety.
You can see Dr. Ricky performing what is called an intratesticular block on this patient before undergoing an orchiectomy procedure or castration. ๐Our clinic follows a strict multimodal pain management protocol, which means we are using a combination of drugs to maximize efficiency in lessening pain while minimizing adverse effects by employing lower doses. This is just one way of how Dipolog Veterinary Doctor enhances our patient care! What are the benefits of multimodal pain management or analgesia? 1. It improves the patient experience through better pain control. 2. It reduces post-operative morbidity and mortality. 3. It reduces costs as it is cheaper.Dipolog Veterinary Doctor, your Quality Pet Healthcare Provider! ๐๐#AlagangDVD#DipologVeterinaryDoctor#QualityPetHealthcareProvider#DipologVet#QualityVetMedicine#DipologCity๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.๐ Our contact numbers are:+63 908 994 0255917 6728
Intratesticular Block
You can see Dr. Ricky performing what is called an intratesticular block on this patient before undergoing an orchiectomy procedure or castration. ๐
Our clinic follows a strict multimodal pain management protocol, which means we are using a combination of drugs to maximize efficiency in lessening pain while minimizing adverse effects by employing lower doses.
This is just one way of how Dipolog Veterinary Doctor enhances our patient care!
What are the benefits of multimodal pain management or analgesia?
1. It improves the patient experience through better pain control.
2. It reduces post-operative morbidity and mortality.
3. It reduces costs as it is cheaper.
Dipolog Veterinary Doctor, your Quality Pet Healthcare Provider! ๐๐
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๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.
๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Here's an overview of the whole process of how Dipolog Veterinary Doctor caters to patients for elective surgeries, starting from the initial consultation all the way to discharge.
If you want your pets to receive quality healthcare, come to Dipolog Veterinary Doctor, your quality pet healthcare provider!
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+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Abscess
This poor patient was brought to us by his alarmed owners after they noticed a noticeable mass on his neck.
Upon history taking, the owner said that the mass had recently appeared and that the patient was physically fine a few days before coming to the clinic. During the physical examination, it was noted that there was a fluid-filled growth on the patient's dorsal neck, approximately 3 inches in length and an inch across. Based on the history and physical examination, his handling veterinarian suspected it was an abscess.
His handling veterinarian wanted to check the fluid content of the mass by aspirating it with a syringe, but prior to doing so, it was recommended to the owner that the patient be given a light dose of sedative just enough to relax and calm down the patient so he wouldn't feel any pain during the procedure, in order to avoid causing any unnecessary pain and trauma to the patient.
During the procedure, the handling veterinarian aspirated a total of 20ml of pus from the abscess. The abscess was fully drained and flushed with a combination of fluids and antibiotics. Once the patient had recovered from the sedative, he was sent home with his owners, along with oral antibiotics and medications to control the pain.
Abscesses may form when a causative agent is introduced into the skin and subcutis, usually from bite wounds or trauma.
If you suspect your cat or dog may be suffering from an abscess, bring them to your nearest veterinarian as soon as possible to adequately treat the infection before it worsens!
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๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Patient was diagnosed with toad poisoning or toxicosis. ๐ธ
Toad poisoning occurs in cats or in these cases dog bites or ingests toads. It is a serious and sometimes deadly disease. Severity is often dependent on the degree or extent of contact and type of toads. This patient was presented to the clinic with clinical signs of hypersalivation, brick red coloration of the gums, seizures, disorientation, and muscle stiffness. Supportive medications were given, and within minutes we were already seeing signs of improvement.
* 1st clip of the video was before treatment started
* 2nd clip - 30 minutes after treatment started
* 3rd clip - 45 minutes after treatment started
* 4th clip was after treatment started.
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+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Patient was diagnosed with toad poisoning or toxicosis. ๐ธ
Toad poisoning occurs in cats or in these cases dog bites or ingests toads. It is a serious and sometimes deadly disease. Severity is often dependent on the degree or extent of contact and type of toads. This patient was presented to the clinic with clinical signs of hypersalivation, brick red coloration of the gums, seizures, disorientation, and muscle stiffness. Supportive medications were given, and within minutes we were already seeing signs of improvement.
* 1st clip of the video was before treatment started
* 2nd clip - 30 minutes after treatment started
* 3rd clip - 45 minutes after treatment started
* 4th clip was after treatment started.
#AlagangDVD
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๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.
๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
Dental prophylaxis in a 12-year-old dog
This is Mochi, she is an intact 12-year-old female Labrador Retriever. She was brought in primarily for a mass removal on the base of her tail and a simultaneous dental prophylaxis due to halitosis.
She underwent the procedure under gas anesthesia, with our tag team of veterinarians Dr. Rhianne performing the dental prophylaxis and Dr. Ricky performing the mass removal. Mochi recovered from the procedure without any complications and was already eating after 3 hours of the procedure.
Mochi was suffering from stage 2 periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in the dog's mouth form plaque, which adheres to the surface of the teeth. The minerals in the saliva harden the plaque buildup forming dental calculus (Tartar), which will eventually lead to gum infections, loss of teeth, bone loss, and other health complications.
Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions observed in dogs although it is a bit tricky to detect because it rarely shows obvious signs. One of the more obvious tell-tale signs of periodontal disease in dogs is halitosis or bad breath. Other signs to watch out for may include:
โข excessive drooling
โข bleeding gums
โข pain when chewing
โข inability to chew (especially hard food or treats)
โข pawing at the mouth
How can you prevent this condition from affecting your pets?
1. Brushing your pet's teeth using a pet-grade toothpaste and toothbrush as human toothpaste contains fluoride, which is toxic for your pets.
2. Checking your pet's mouth for foul smell, inflammation, plaque, tartar, or any loose teeth.
3. Annual oral examination by a veterinarian.
What should I do if I think my pet is already suffering from periodontal disease?
โข Go to your trusted veterinarian! Your veterinarian is going to perform a thorough oral examination of your pet's mouth. He will then give you recommendations on how both of you can tackle the problem and what are the next steps on how you will be treating your pet's
This is Mochi, she is an intact 12-year-old female Labrador Retriever. She was brought in primarily for a mass removal on the base of her tail and a simultaneous dental prophylaxis due to halitosis. She underwent the procedure under gas anesthesia, with our tag team of veterinarians Dr. Rhianne performing the dental prophylaxis and Dr. Ricky performing the mass removal. Mochi recovered from the procedure without any complications and was already eating after 3 hours of the procedure. Mochi was suffering from stage 2 periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in the dog's mouth form plaque, which adheres to the surface of the teeth. The minerals in the saliva harden the plaque buildup forming dental calculus (Tartar), which will eventually lead to gum infections, loss of teeth, bone loss, and other health complications. Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions observed in dogs although it is a bit tricky to detect because it rarely shows obvious signs. One of the more obvious tell-tale signs of periodontal disease in dogs is halitosis or bad breath. Other signs to watch out for may include: โข excessive droolingโข bleeding gumsโข pain when chewingโข inability to chew (especially hard food or treats)โข pawing at the mouthHow can you prevent this condition from affecting your pets? 1. Brushing your pet's teeth using a pet-grade toothpaste and toothbrush as human toothpaste contains fluoride, which is toxic for your pets. 2. Checking your pet's mouth for foul smell, inflammation, plaque, tartar, or any loose teeth. 3. Annual oral examination by a veterinarian. What should I do if I think my pet is already suffering from periodontal disease? โข Go to your trusted veterinarian! Your veterinarian is going to perform a thorough oral examination of your pet's mouth. He will then give you recommendations on how both of you can tackle the problem and what are the next steps on how you will be treating your pet's problem. After readi
This is one of our favorite tiny tools during surgery! ๐This is a respiratory apnea alarm monitor๐จ๐ซ It beeps and flashes a red light nonstop if a patient stops breathing for more than 15 seconds! It provides accurate monitoring of the patient's respiratory status, tracks and analyzes the animal's breathing patterns to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.Aside from our patient being attached to a patient monitor during surgery, this little device is an addition to help us better monitor our patients while under general anesthesia. Your pet's safety is our top priority! ๐ซก๐#AlagangDVD#DipologVeterinaryDoctor#QualityPetHealthcareProvider#DipologVet#QualityVetMedicine๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.๐ Our contact numbers are:+63 908 994 0255917 6728
This is one of our favorite tiny tools during surgery! ๐
This is a respiratory apnea alarm monitor๐จ๐ซ It beeps and flashes a red light nonstop if a patient stops breathing for more than 15 seconds! It provides accurate monitoring of the patient's respiratory status, tracks and analyzes the animal's breathing patterns to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
Aside from our patient being attached to a patient monitor during surgery, this little device is an addition to help us better monitor our patients while under general anesthesia.
Your pet's safety is our top priority! ๐ซก๐
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๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.
๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
This is Senshi. He was primarily brought in for a check-up due to straggling to urinate and loss of appetite. His attending veterinarian, Dr. Rhianne, after performing a thorough physical examination, noted that he had a distended urinary bladder. A radiograph of the abdomen and blood tests were performed to figure out what was causing his issues. The radiographs showed a distended urinary bladder with multiple stones inside the bladder and a couple more in the urethra proximal to the urinary bladder causing the obstruction. The blood tests also showed an elevated white blood cell count and elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels, meaning he already has acute kidney injury. Dr. Rhianne decided the best route of treatment was to surgically remove the stones that are causing his problems and to treat the kidney injury and to create a urethrostomy or a permanent urinary diversion procedure performed in dogs that have chronic or recurrent urethral blockage due to urinary calculi. After talking with Senshiโs owner and weighing the pros and cons, they decided to proceed with the operation. Thankfully, the surgery was a complete success, and Senshi is now doing very well at home. We are currently monitoring his urine every month to make sure he doesn't develop any stones in the future. #AlagangDVD#DipologVeterinaryDoctor#QualityPetHealthcareProvider#DipologVet#QualityVetMedicine๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.๐ Our contact numbers are:+63 908 994 0255917 6728
Senshi ๐ถ
This is Senshi. He was primarily brought in for a check-up due to straggling to urinate and loss of appetite. His attending veterinarian, Dr. Rhianne, after performing a thorough physical examination, noted that he had a distended urinary bladder.
A radiograph of the abdomen and blood tests were performed to figure out what was causing his issues. The radiographs showed a distended urinary bladder with multiple stones inside the bladder and a couple more in the urethra proximal to the urinary bladder causing the obstruction. The blood tests also showed an elevated white blood cell count and elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels, meaning he already has acute kidney injury. Dr. Rhianne decided the best route of treatment was to surgically remove the stones that are causing his problems and to treat the kidney injury and to create a urethrostomy or a permanent urinary diversion procedure performed in dogs that have chronic or recurrent urethral blockage due to urinary calculi.
After talking with Senshiโs owner and weighing the pros and cons, they decided to proceed with the operation. Thankfully, the surgery was a complete success, and Senshi is now doing very well at home.
We are currently monitoring his urine every month to make sure he doesn't develop any stones in the future.
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๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.
๐ Our contact numbers are:
+63 908 994 0255
917 6728
This is Lexie, an 8-year-old intact female Labrador Retriever. She was brought in for a check-up after her owners noticed blood in her urine and that she was straining to urinate. Her appetite and activity level also decreased for around 3 days. During her check-up, Dr. Rhianne recommended an abdominal x-ray to rule out bladder stones and lo and behold a huge stone was present in her urinary bladder. Dr. Rhianne explained to her owners that due to the size of the stone, it would be impossible for her to pass it naturally and that it needed to be surgically removed, but first, we need to draw blood and run tests to check if she is fit enough to undergo the procedure.During her operation, it was noted that her urinary bladder was so inflamed and had already started to discolor due to the chronicity of the problem. Her surgery was uneventful, and she recovered from inhalant anesthesia without any complications, although she still needed to be kept for a few days at the clinic because a urinary catheter was placed to prevent her bladder from getting distended, to give time for the bladder's integrity and strength to recover. Just look at how big this bladder stone is! We can't imagine the relief Lexie is feeling now that this stone is finally out. How do we lessen the risk in geriatric patients that undergo major surgery? -Here at Dipolog Veterinary Doctor, we perform a comprehensive preoperative assessment. Procedures are done in a separate sterile room to keep the procedure as clean as possible, away from dirt and contamination. During the procedure, our patients are intubated to prevent aspiration pneumonia and are under gas anesthesia as it is the safest form of anesthesia available. The patient is also attached to a patient monitor, wherein we can monitor the patient's heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and is monitored by our veterinary technicians. Postoperatively and until the patient is up and has fully recovered f
This is Lexie, an 8-year-old intact female Labrador Retriever. She was brought in for a check-up after her owners noticed blood in her urine and that she was straining to urinate. Her appetite and activity level also decreased for around 3 days. ๐ฆฎ๐ฅ
During her check-up, Dr. Rhianne recommended an abdominal x-ray to rule out bladder stones and lo and behold a huge stone was present in her urinary bladder. Dr. Rhianne explained to her owners that due to the size of the stone, it would be impossible for her to pass it naturally and that it needed to be surgically removed, but first, we need to draw blood and run tests to check if she is fit enough to undergo the procedure. ๐ง
During her operation, it was noted that her urinary bladder was so inflamed and had already started to discolor due to the chronicity of the problem. Her surgery was uneventful, and she recovered from inhalant anesthesia without any complications, although she still needed to be kept for a few days at the clinic because a urinary catheter was placed to prevent her bladder from getting distended, to give time for the bladder's integrity and strength to recover. ๐ช๐ป
Just look at how big this bladder stone is! We can't imagine the relief Lexie is feeling now that this stone is finally out. ๐ฎ
How do we lessen the risk in geriatric patients that undergo major surgery? ๐ค
๐ทWe perform a comprehensive preoperative assessment.
๐ทProcedures are done in a separate sterile room to keep the procedure as clean as possible, away from dirt and contamination.
๐ทDuring the procedure, our patients are intubated to prevent aspiration pneumonia and are under gas anesthesia as it is the safest form of anesthesia available.
๐ทThe patient is also attached to a patient monitor, wherein we can monitor the patient's heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and is monitored by our veterinary technicians.
๐ทPostoperatively and until the patient is up
Here is Katniss, an 8-year-old female shih-tzu, 10 days post-ovariohysterectomy (Spay) at our clinic. She underwent the surgery after suffering from pyometra. She is now doing very well, fully recovered, and spending her golden years with her loving family.#AlagangDVD#DipologVeterinaryDoctor#QualityPetHealthcareProvider#DipologVet#QualityVetMedicine๐We are located at Highway Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City (formerly Lamdag Maternity Clinic), just a few meters from CityMall.๐ Our contact numbers are:+63 908 994 0255917 6728
