VetFriends Animal Clinic

14/02/2025

Bruno got castrated finally!

This 1-year-old male shih tzu had his castration postponed 2 mos ago. His CBC (complete blood count) results (Dec 2024) were not good for a surgery, even a minor one. He got a severe thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and lymphocytosis, and he has anemia. His abdomen and limbs had a petechiation. Bruno was suspected to have canine Ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease. After his 4th CBC and oral medications (which is 2 mos after), his blood profile became normal, hence his castration.

11/02/2025

❗️Announcement‼️

28/01/2025

20/01/2025

Levi,a 4-year-old persian visited the clinic due to his dermatologic problems(hairloss,pruritus,alopecia with moist hotspot.

Dermatitis is a general term for skin conditions that cause inflammation and itchiness in cats. There are many causes of skin inflammation, including external irritants, burns, allergens, trauma, and infection (bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal). Dermatitis can also result from internal or body-wide disorders.
The most common types of dermatitis in cats are flea allergy dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and infectious dermatitis.
Flea allergy dermatitis
• The most common type of dermatitis in cats
• Caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva
Atopic dermatitis
• A skin reaction to an allergen, such as dust, mold, pollen, food, or milk products
• Can be caused by a flea allergy, food allergy, or a reaction to other environmental allergens
• A lifelong condition that requires ongoing management
Infectious dermatitis
• Caused by fungal and yeast infections, such as ringworm
• Can cause skin problems and can be easily passed to other cats and people
• Ringworm is the most common fungal skin infection in cats
Contact dermatitis
• A reaction to an irritant or allergen that the cat has touched or inhaled.(MSD

18/01/2025

A one-and-a-half-month-old kitten was brought to the clinic with eye discharges, conjunctivitis, colds with clear nasal discharges, sneezing and hyporexia for 2 days. This kitten is suspected to have feline calicivirus.

Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a viral pathogen that causes upper respiratory tract infection in cats. Infection most commonly resembles a cold, but severe infections involving the lungs, joints, and/or other organs can occur. Most cats will recover from FCV in 7-10 days. But they can become carriers and shed virus from oral and nasal secretions long term. Cats that become chronic carriers may develop oral inflammation (gingivitis/stomatitis) and be at increased risk for growths in the nose, mouth, or ear (nasopharyngeal or aural polyps).
Vaccination can help prevent the spread of FCV. A vaccinated cat can still become infected with FCV but not develop any clinical signs or may have mild signs compared to unvaccinated cats.(petmed.com)

Supportive treatment were given to the kitten.

23/12/2024

Thank you very much to our suppliers,client,colleague and friends for these christmas gifts.

Merry Christmas!

AVLI Biocare, Inc.
Edgel Veterinary Supplies
E3 Distributions-Nutrichunks
Fanfreluche Enterprises Inc.
Doc Tmay-Unahco
Maam Hanna & Babe

16/12/2024

CLINIC CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ‼️

10/12/2024

❗️Pet Options products are now available‼️

✅️Pet Reboost (Instant Energy Supplement)
✅️Carniboost (Performance Enhancer/Muscle Mass Booster)
✅️Liverator (Hepatoprotective & Antioxidant)
✅Zist -O (Immune Booster)
️✅️Enropet
✅️Busterid
✅️Excelvit (Multivitamins)

These products are also available at Barnvet Animal Clinic (Montevista,Davao de Oro)

06/11/2024

❗️ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

02/11/2024

29/10/2024

Here's our CLINIC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE. Please be guided.

22/10/2024

A 2-year-old shih tzu named Bentley came into the clinic with anorexia, mild lethargy, and fever. He tested positive (testkit) for Ehrlichia, Babesia, and (slight positive)Anaplasma.These are bacteria that causes diseases in dogs and are transmitted by ticks,thus the name Tick-borne diseases.

When a tick attaches to a dog, it can transmit the infectious organisms through its saliva into the dog’s bloodstream. Ticks must be attached to the dog for at least 24 to 48 hours to transmit an infection. Less commonly, dogs can contract a tick-borne disease by ingesting an infected tick.
Not all dogs with tick-borne diseases experience symptoms. Some dogs with strong immune systems are able to control the infection before symptoms develop. Young dogs, old dogs, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe disease.Tick-borne diseases can progress quickly and can become fatal if left untreated.
Year-round tick prevention medications are the number one defense against tick-borne diseases in dogs. (Petmd)

Oral medication was prescribed to Bentley, and he's been improving after days of medication were given.

12/09/2024

Wiggle, a 7-month-old Shih Tzu, came into the clinic due to severe vomiting. He's been lethargic for 2 days with diarrhea. He tested positive for canine parvovirus, and he's also unvaccinated against the said virus.

Canine parvovirus (CPV, or commonly referred to as “parvo”) is one of the most serious viruses that dogs can get.It causes severe illness in young and unvaccinated dogs. It primarily affects the body’s rapidly dividing cells, meaning the intestinal tract and bone marrow are the most affected. Heart muscle cells of very young puppies can also be damaged by parvovirus.Although parvovirus is most common in puppies and adolescent dogs, it can also affect adult or senior dogs, especially if they are unvaccinated.

Parvo Symptoms in Dogs
A dog with parvovirus will usually start to show parvo symptoms within three to seven days of infection. Early signs of parvo include:
• Lethargy
• Lack of appetite
• Fever
As the virus progresses, your dog may begin to experience:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
•diarrhea
Parvo in dogs is spread by contact with contaminated f***s, but you don’t have to see f***s for the virus to be present. It can live on surfaces that have been contaminated.

Recovery from parvovirus in dogs varies case by case. Full recovery may take quite a while depending on the severity of the disease and the damage it has done. Dogs that can recover from infection are often sick for five to 10 days after symptoms begin.(Petmed)

11/09/2024

Cookie (a 2-year-old male dog) and Mimi ( a 3-year old male cat) previously had urinary bladder crystals. Both had hematuria and urinary retention due to urethral blockage. Catheterization, diet modification, and oral medication were given to them. They both responded to the said management several days later.

Bladder stones and crystals are solid waste particles that form in a dog or cat’s urine.Waste materials can be concentrated inside of the bladder, resulting in stones or crystals. This is especially common if a cat is dehydrated or eating primarily dry food.Urinary crystals form in a dog’s bladder when the urine becomes supersaturated with minerals and the pH and concentration favors crystallization.
Crystals and stones have the potential to change the flow of urine, and can result in kidney damage or a complete urinary blockage, which can be fatal in cats.
There are several different reasons a cat or dog may develop crystals and stones, including underlying health conditions, breed,,and age.
However, in the vast majority of cases (particularly of the common struvite crystals/stones), a dry food diet plays a large role. (Petmed.com)

07/09/2024

❗️PUPPIES for REHOMING ‼️
Breed:Japanese Spitz x Pomeranian
Date of birth:July 30,2024

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