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Merliza Cabriles

DVM
Dr. Merliza Cabriles is a Licensed Veterinarian and a University Professor with many years of experience in food animal and pet companion medicine. With a profound passion for both the written word and educating pet parents, her commitment shines through in the plethora of articles she has contributed to numerous reputable websites within the pet niche.
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  • Pharmacological Concerns in Exotic Animal Care
    Veterinarian

    Pharmacological Concerns in Exotic Animal Care

    Exotic animal care requires a high level of expertise. The physiological diversity of reptiles, birds, amphibians, and small…

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    April 28, 2025
    9 minutes
  • Emerging Trends in Veterinary Pharmacology
    Veterinarian

    Emerging Trends in Veterinary Pharmacology

    Veterinary medicine has undergone a period of remarkable advancement in the last decade, with new pharmaceuticals transforming treatment…

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    March 12, 2025
    7 minutes
  • Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine: Innovations and Challenges
    Veterinarian

    Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine: Innovations and Challenges

    Telehealth in veterinary medicine (sometimes referred to as telemedicine, e-health, or m-health) encompasses the utilization of communication technologies…

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    February 21, 2025
    10 minutes
  • Dispensing Veterinary Prescription Drugs: An Overview
    Veterinarian

    Dispensing Veterinary Prescription Drugs: An Overview

    Veterinary prescription drugs are medications that veterinarians prescribe for treating, preventing, or diagnosing animal diseases. These drugs are…

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    January 27, 2025
    8 minutes
  • Feline Leukemia Virus: What Vets Should Know
    Veterinarian

    Feline Leukemia Virus: What Vets Should Know

    Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) was first identified in 1964 by William Jarrett and colleagues. He observed virus particles…

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    December 20, 2024
    7 minutes
  • How to Treat Feline Inappropriate Elimination
    Veterinarian

    How to Treat Feline Inappropriate Elimination

    Feline inappropriate elimination (FIE), also called feline soiling or ‘accident’, is one of the top reasons many cats…

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    November 25, 2024
    7 minutes
  • How Common is Feline Heartworm Disease?
    Veterinarian

    How Common is Feline Heartworm Disease?

    Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is potentially fatal but highly preventable. The main predilection sites of the mosquito-borne causative agent,…

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    October 21, 2024
    5 minutes
  • Diagnosing Feline Endocrine Diseases 
    Nursing

    Diagnosing Feline Endocrine Diseases 

    Feline endocrine diseases are prevalent health issues in cats, compromising their general health and quality of life. Accurate…

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    September 23, 2024
    6 minutes
  • Heartworm Disease: Latest Updates Vets Should Know
    Veterinarian

    Heartworm Disease: Latest Updates Vets Should Know

    Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the parasitic nematode Dirofilaria immitis. The worms primarily affect…

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    August 26, 2024
    9 minutes
  • Canine Endocrine Diseases
    Veterinarian

    Canine Endocrine Diseases

    The canine endocrine system functions as a master regulatory network, regulating many important physiological processes through the production…

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    July 23, 2024
    6 minutes
  • What Veterinarians Need to Know About Avian Influenza
    Veterinarian

    What Veterinarians Need to Know About Avian Influenza

    Avian influenza (AI), also known as bird flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness affecting both wild and…

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    June 24, 2024
    11 minutes
  • Canine Tick-Borne Diseases
    Veterinarian

    Canine Tick-Borne Diseases

    Canine tick-borne diseases are a growing concern for veterinary professionals across North America. According to the Companion Animal…

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    May 27, 2024
    6 minutes
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