This is an information message
We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has told Filipinos to vaccinate their pets against rabies every year after the country recorded an unprecedented 426 deaths linked to the disease in 2024. Data released on Saturday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Health Department (CCHD) reported a shortage of rabies and anti-tetanus vaccines in the middle of an increase in cases in the city. Previously, several reports received over the past few…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Getting bitten by a dog or a cat can be a scary experience, but knowing how to respond can greatly impact your health outcomes. According to Dr. Alice Utlang, the Cebu City veterinarian,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least half of the 170, 000 dogs in Cebu City are yet to be vaccinated. Dr. Alice Utlang, head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), said this was the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The City Veterinary Office (CVO) is calling all the “irresponsible” pet owners to have their dogs vaccinated after Cebu City observed an “alarming” number of dog rabies cases from January to June 2024.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay captains in Cebu City are encouraged to conduct vaccination campaigns on animals to prevent the rise of cases of rabies in their areas. Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon made the call in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas is experiencing a rise in animal bite cases, with 19 suspected rabies-related deaths being investigated. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) observed an increase in the total number of…
A pet, in my opinion, is the perfect poster child of unconditional love. I remember falling flat on my backside and it was Biscuit, our late golden retriever, who first witnessed the incident and who rushed to…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — At least 50 dogs and cats were spayed, neutered, and vaccinated here during the anti-rabies awareness month activity of the Mandaue City Veterinary Office in a mall on Friday, March 10. Dr. Karen…
I was on my first year of fellowship training and was the second person on call. The patient was a 5-year-old boy who was brought in because of ascending paralysis. He was in tears and whether it…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The celebration of love month is not just for people. It may also include pampering and giving extra attention to our pets, which, in one way or the other, hold a special relationship…
Deterioration in handwriting with gradual neurologic compromise. History revealed that the child had contracted measles when she was less than a year old. Final diagnosis: subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Ascending paralysis with subsequent inflammation of the brain. History…
This is an information message
We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.