DAVAO

I was in Davao for 5 days. I attended the annual convention of veterinarians, (as a delegate and the representative of our company) PVMA, at Waterfront. I was there one day before the convention proper for the booth ingress. This is the 3rd time that PVMA was staged in Davao, well, in my 12 years as a vet. The 1st was in 1998 (don’t remember the hotel… it was my 1st time to attend the convention kasi I graduated 1997… also, my first time to travel by plane. Naks, talagang memorable yon! The 2nd was in 2006… sa Apo View Hotel… sponsor din kami. I enjoy this convention kasi I get to see my college friends… networking din (baka may job opening… hehehe). Kung tutuusin, R & R lang talaga…

I was able to see the Butterfly House, Crocodile Farm and the Philippine Eagle at Malagos.. may ostrich farm din kami napuntahan… kakainis, I forgot to bring my camera kaya phone camera lang nagamit ko. sayang...

si big bird.....

...stuffed Lacoste

...d kaya ng zoom fnx ng cellphone camera ko si PAG-ASA.. kaya ito, poster na lang....

...Nakita ko din si Pumba....

Bought pomelo along the way.... P35 per kilo... masarap naman pero may golden pomelo pa pala... mas masarap & juicy... pero P100 per kilo.... next time... then, bought malong at aldivinco... price ranges from low of P120 and high of P395... based on fabric quality...

Keep your furry friends safe

Do you have a dog at home?
The veterinarian in me wants to share this reminders to all bloggers with dogs at home.

Below are the list of simple suplies that will help in the routine dog care & first aid. Stock these things in a separate container (label: _____(dogs name) First Aid Kit) & store it in place where you can immediately find it.

1. Cotton balls/swabs & ear cleaning solution

2. Mild dog soap & shampoo (carbamates & sulfur is recommended)

3. Dog nail clipper (yes, doggies have their own clippers, you can source this in pet & vet supply stores & clinics)

4. Tweezers- for removing ticks & splinters (buy new one for your dog!)

5. Antibiotic ointment- (human preparation will do, eg. Terramycin)

6. Hydrogen Peroxide- for inducing vomitting in times of poisoning

7. 3 cc syringe - for dispensing liquid medication

8. 10 cc syringe- to be used in flushing wounds

9. Rectal thermometer- just like the ones used for babies

10. Muzzle- in cases where you need to handle your dog when frightened or in pain. can be bought also in pet stores & clinics

Okay, there goes the content of your Pet 911 kit. If you care enough for your dogs, keep this handy so that you can perform first aid when necessary.

I'll be posting some pointers in pet care & management in my future entries...

U.P Veterinarians.... the FEW, the PROUD....

"Personally I have always felt that the best doctor in the world is the VETERINARIAN. He can't ask his patients what is the matter... He's just got to know."

---Will Rogers

I am a vet... but i don't get to practice this profession of mine to the fullest... ung as in day in/day out e nanggagamot ng pets... veterinary profession is not at all limited to just treating animals...in my case, im connected to a company that manufactures & sells pig & gamefowl feeds and medicines. My being a technical person comes in handy though i do marketing functions...

Veterinary profession is tough... 6 years (or more) of study!... grabe dami scientific names, muscles, bones, veins & arteries to memorize, ang catch e, it differs per animal species!!! wahhh!!! what made me go through & graduate is the experience at UP! well, i won't elaborate my 7 year stint in college... all i can say is that it is the best teacher of my life ...