Everything went fine last weekend. Come Monday morning, Little One Valenzuela alarmed One Valenzuela about Dexter's condition. "He has a swollen face, Ma!" Upon further inspection, One Valenzuela noticed that there was a small mass just below his mandibles. Hay, great news to start the week!
Quickly searching the internet, One Valenzuela has narrowed it down to a few possibilities: (1) he might have been bitten by an insect (Mmm, maybe a cockroach? This mini pinscher loooves to surprise his furparents with "cute presents"); or (2) a tooth abscess.
Good thing, she was always in search of nearby veterinary clinics and hospitals. Well, the list she made came very handy this time around. She chose to bring this poor furkid to the De La Salle Araneta Veterinary Teaching Hospital located at Victoneta Avenue, Malabon in the afternoon.
After noting this furkid's general condition, appetite, and weight, they were ushered to one of the rooms. Dexter's body was checked and the resident veterinarian, Dr. Ortiz, noticed the now soft skin which seemed to dangle at Dexter's neck. The inflammation has somewhat subsided. Thus, he told One Valenzuela to observe Dexter in the next three days. He also prescribed prednisone for Dexter's condition. (Note: One Valenzuela recommends pet owners to seek the advise of the veterinarian on what medicine should be administered to your pet.)
One Valenzuela really wanted to bring Dexter Boy to U.P. Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Quezon City since Bell had wonderful results after her bout with ehrlichiosis. She had more time on hand then since it was summer. Now, One Valenzuela could barely relax even in the evening! So many things to do, so little time. Ugh.
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Dexter Boy |
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It says here that the Veterinary Hospital was completed in 2011. |
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Up we go |
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The cat and dog are looking at the... |
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...door of the hospital! |
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Vision and mission of the veterinary hospital |
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One Valenzuela and Dexter met this cute puppy. Hello! |
How much did the check up cost? One Valenzuela shelled out Php250.00 plus Php15.00 for the tablets. They will have to go back to the hospital if Dexter's condition worsens.
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Still macho with the pink collar. Thanks, Bell! |
Praying for the better.
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Update: Dexter is back in his old healthy self. Alive, jumping, and licking!
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Update: Dexter is back in his old healthy self. Alive, jumping, and licking!
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How to reach the De La Salle Araneta Veterinary Teaching Hospital:
From Malinta, ride any jeepney going to Monumento, Caloocan City (signages: Monumento Circle, Recto, Pier, Divisoria,etc.). Go down at Victoneta Avenue (It is the next street after Pet Discount. You will see a store which sells dog food and chicken feeds at its corner.)
Walk a bit more along Victoneta Avenue and you will see a jeepney terminal which will take you to De La Salle Araneta University. Tell Manong to drop you at the "De La Salle Veterinary".
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A short ride along Victoneta Avenue to see the vet. It costs Php8.00 as of this writing. |
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Location of De La Salle Araneta Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Campus Plan |
De La Salle Araneta Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Address: Victoneta Avenue, Malabon
Contact Number: (02)361-8875
Hospital Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday
8am to 4pm, Saturday
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