Doggo's Vet Visit: Kennel Cough and Anti-Rabies Vaccines

Anti-rabies vaccine is probably my dog's most dreaded time of the year because he always gets it at the same time as his kennel cough vaccine on both sides of his body. Except the first time he's had these vaccines, he's never cried or screamed at the vet's. For the past years, he's been really great at taking them. I know he's trying to keep a straight face but I still see the flicker of fear that he lets out when he's at the clinic.

Our only trusted clinic in Cebu City

Ever since I got him, I have been taking him to Cebu Veterinary Doctors in F. Ramos Street. I heard they're priced a little higher than other clinics, but they have been trusted by my other relatives who have had dogs so I never thought of looking into other options.

Recording and taking photos of the clinic is not allowed so I don't have any to show, but their clinic is really spacious and clean. Their doctors and their staff are also very welcoming and friendly.

They only take walk-ins for both consultations and grooming. We went there at a Sunday which I heard has less doctors so things move a little slow. I recommend going there on other days instead.

In case you haven't been there before and you wish to take your pet there, here's the process:

• Let the security guard know that you are new and you want a consultation or vaccines for your pet.
• You will be given a form to fill out and a priority number/letter.
• After you fill out the form, give it back to the security guard and he will be the one to give this to the reception for queuing. If you have vet card or any medical record from another clinic, be sure to give them to the security guard as well.
• Wait for your turn to be called. They will call your pet's name and/or your priortity number/letter.
• After the doctor administers all the necessary vaccines or your consultation, he/she will ask you to wait.
• Your doctor will call you again after a while for further instructions.
• Proceed to the cashier for payment. Do not pay before the doctor gives further instructions because that would mean he has not given your vet card to the cashier just yet.
• If you are new to the clinic, they will give you a new vet card for free.

How much did it cost?

For this visit, my dog got his anti kennel cough vaccine for Php 470 and his anti rabies vaccine for Php 250. He had more vet visits on his first year but after that we only had to go back annually for these vaccines as well as his 5-in-1 booster shots.

How did he react this time?

He only got very sensitive on his first time but other than getting very sleepy, he was generally okay for the following years. This time though, he got sore after five hours. When we got home, he was his happy normal self but after a while, he would scream in pain when I picked him up how I normally would (picking him up like a baby) and when he jumped up and down the bed. To ease his pain, I would pick him up sliding my arm under his torso and lifting him up. I also gave him hot compress a few times as the vet suggested and this seemed to help a lot.

It's a good thing that he's appetite for food and water is completely normal so I'm not too worried. I might have to pick him up differently until he's better.

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