First, 29 dead animals were discovered in Bulacan. Then came the allegations against Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium. Now, a veterinary hospital that reportedly referred a client to the crematorium is being blamed, too. And some netizens are already accusing the hospital of receiving commissions. Where is the evidence? Jurisvet Pet Emergency Hospital in Bacoor […]
A veterinary clinic can spend millions building its facilities, hiring licensed professionals, and establishing its reputation. Yet one Google review can potentially damage years of hard work. Recently, screenshots circulated showing a single Google account posting negative reviews against several veterinary clinics, alleging negligence, malpractice, and animal deaths. One clinic publicly stated that it could […]
Only 1 in 10 veterinary students graduated on time: What VSU’s data reveal Six years? Eight years? Ten years? Visayas State University (VSU) has published graduation statistics that raise serious questions about academic accountability in veterinary education. According to its official Admission and Retention Policy under BOR Resolution No. 117, series of 2024, the university […]
Does a female dog need to have sex to avoid pyometra? The answer is NO. Veterinary student and PBB Collab 3.0 housemate Lans Nagal recently sparked a discussion after explaining pyometra on national television. But what does veterinary science actually say? First, what is pyometra? Simply put, pyometra is a potentially deadly infection where pus […]
Dahil sa pagpasok ni Lans Nagal sa Pinoy Big Brother, may mga netizens na kumukuwestiyon sa kanyang pagiging matalino, pati na sa kanyang pag-aaral ng Veterinary Medicine. But here’s something the public needs to understand. Being delayed in veterinary school does not automatically mean a student lacks intelligence. In fact, there is something many people […]
Here’s a question for every veterinarian performing surgery: Do you clip your patient’s fur on the same operating table where you’re about to perform a spay? If yes, perhaps it’s time to reconsider your surgical workflow. There is a reason veterinary hospitals designate a separate surgical preparation area. It’s called infection prevention. Dogs and cats […]
The first veterinarian diagnosed one disease. The second veterinarian diagnosed something else. Now the pet owner wants to file a malpractice case against the first vet. But wait. Since when did a wrong diagnosis automatically become malpractice? Veterinarians are doctors, not fortune tellers. Many diseases look alike. Symptoms overlap. Some illnesses take days to reveal […]
Whenever a video of someone illegally practicing veterinary medicine goes viral, the same question comes up: “Bakit walang ginagawa ang PVMA? Bakit hindi na lang sila magsampa ng kaso?” It is a reasonable question. After all, if practicing veterinary medicine without a license is illegal, why can’t our national veterinary association simply file charges […]
Are most Filipino veterinarians working in small animal clinics? Or are there actually more veterinarians working in government, livestock farms, laboratories, and public health? During the 7th PVMA CARAGA Annual Convention and Scientific Conference held in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, on October 22, 2026, Dr. Reildrin G. Morales presented an interesting overview of the distribution […]
A viral Facebook video recently caught my attention. It shows a man apparently performing manual bone manipulation on a Shih Tzu. Behind him are anatomical charts and certificates, including one identifying him as a “Certified Bone Setter.” The video’s caption proudly declares: “Akala mo tao lang ang kayang gamutin? Pati furbabies, naibabalik ang buto!” But […]
