DocSean

08/11/2025

A few snippets from my visit to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden.

The Zoo hosts a menagerie of animal species. I even got the chance to see the inner workings of the zoo and their veterinary clinic. Many of the animals were rescued from the entertainment industry, and the illegal wildlife trade. These are evident from turtles with signs of metabolic bone disease, signs of past traumas.

07/11/2025

See that tail shake?

The tail shake of kingsnakes or even some ratsnakes indicate a few things:
1. Defense. They mimick the behavior of rattle snakes to scare off predators.
2. Excitement. During feeding they may shake their tails in anticipation.
3. Stress. When distrubee, threatened or annoyed.

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05/11/2025

From tumor to no more

The client sent us an update photo of our patient's leg a month after surgery. The leg has fully healed and has no signs of recurrence. The mass was identified as Benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor.

03/11/2025

With so many people active on social media, the search for attention and validation has been taken to extreme lengths. Mukbang and cooking contents are one thing, but cooking wildlife or eating a live snake straight out of a bottle is another. We must keep in mind not just the laws that protect these animals such as RA 9147 or the wildlife resources conservation and protection Act, or RA 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act. But we must also treat these animals with respect. Consuming wildlife is illegal in the country but is a common occurrence especially in the provinces. Now this illegal act is being publicly posted in social media solely for the sake of clout.

Please do not support such content as they are both illegal, and causes unnecessary harm and suffering for the animals involved.

02/11/2025

I would like to inform my clients that I will not be able to accomodate any appointments this week since I will be out of the country. I will still reply to inuqiries and other concerns as best I can.

Regular services will resume on Nov. 11.
Thank you very much!

01/11/2025

Pinworm ova from a bearded dragon fecalysis.

Tho they usually go undetected unless tested, these parasites can cause severe problems for your pets in large amounts. Just like other parasites they sap the host's body of nutrients and compromises it's immune system. Left unchecked and untreated they can be fatal.

It is important to have your pets regularly checked and undergo wellness treatments to prevent such problems from arising.

29/10/2025

Congratulations doctors!!! Finally the exams are done and the results are out. All your hard work have paid off! We are sure that everyone is proud of you all. You've reached another milestone in your veterinary journey. May you all continue to work hard and dedicated to the practice of your choosing! See you around doctors!

Special mention to Doctors Jacques Apigo and John Sidfrey Taquio ! I love you my brothas!!!! It was a long time coming, but finally you are here now! We are super happy for you guys! The gangs complete!

Doctors Dani Adreanne Sta Maria Jesha Issaleña Good Estacio Margaux Briz Lyra Xu we have seen your journey from first year to graduation! You've made everyone proud! I guess we won't be calling you NEWT kids anymore. I'm proud to call you all colleagues and Doctors from now on.

Doctor Remjie ( Jierem Nnyl ) congratulations!!! I'm sure you and doc Nhelvin are happy right now! Proud of you! Good job good job!!!! Doctors na both parents ni Ryu!

Doctor Genevieve Tarra ( Luna Sol ) congratulations again! From discussing case studies to seeing you prepare for this final stretch! Good job doc! Told you I'll see you around at the conventions!

Congratulations again to everyone! Friends, colleagues, seniors, juniors! Enjoy your celebrations. You've all earned it!

𝑽𝑳𝑬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑼𝑳𝑻𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑶𝑼𝑻!
✔︎ See here: https://www.prcboard.com/vle-results-october-2025-veterinarian-licensure-exam-passers
October 2025 Veterinarian Licensure Exam Results
~Source: PRC Official

29/10/2025

A reminder that not all products sold online are legitimate. Especially in cases of prescription medications, vaccines and antiparasitics which are supposedly sold and purchased under the guidance of a veterinarian are being made available online in places like shopee or lazada. There are plenty of these drugs sold wherein they are actually fakes.

Please be vigilant when buying medicine and if possible, buy the medicine prescribed to your pets from a veterinarian.

27/10/2025

Crocodile feeding at Estancia de Lorenzo

26/10/2025

Good luck to all our Veterinary Licensure Exam takers!
Don't forget to take a deep breath before plunging into the exams. We're sure that all the time spent reviewing and preparing for this exam will be worth it.

Wishing all you guys and girls the best!

26/10/2025

Skin abscess in tortoises

See those little yellow spots? Those are basically skin Abscessess. Similar to what we would call pimples, these little bumps contain pus and are signs of a superficial infection. Tho they usually don't occur alone.

These juvenile sulcatas were all presented with runny noses. The abscess weren't noticed by the owners. They had good appetite but we're soaked daily. Skin abscess can occur when the animal is frequently soaked but not dried properly and can usually occur along side fungal infections or in this case; Respiratory infection.

The abscess can be treated easily by removing them and sterilizing the skin to prevent more growths. Antibiotic therapy also helps improve the condition by purging bacteria from the body. Proper care and husbandry however is the best way to prevent such problems from occurring.