PHILIPPINES – As a fur daddy with two dogs, plus other cats and dogs owned by my family at home, hindi talaga maiiwasan na minsan makalmot or makagat tayo ng sarili nating fur babies.
To be honest, suki na ako ng Barangay Health Center Animal Bite Treatment Center dito sa area namin, or minsan sa San Lazaro Hospital.
Nagtitiis akong pumunta nang maaga at pumila kasi aminin natin — hangga’t may libre, go dapat tayo! Hehehe. I mean, medyo mahal din kasi sa private clinics ang magpa-anti-rabies vaccine, tapos ilang beses ka pang babalik for the succeeding doses. Agoy, diba?!
Last week, habang nagpapakain ako ng pets (kasama na rin ang ibang pets ng family ko), pinalabas ko ang fur baby kong si Soju sa garahe.
Si Soju kasi, after kumain, gusto niyang makipaglaro sa akin. So iyon na nga, nagtatakbo siya at biglang nag-jump towards me. Eh hindi ako nakatingin that time, kaya ayun, bahagyang bumaon ang ngipin niya at nakalmot niya rin ako sa left leg ko. Ouch!
Ang problema, Saturday night nangyari. Walang pasok sa health center, at sarado rin ang ilang private animal bite centers, kaya kailangan ko pang maghanap ng alternative kung saan ako puwedeng magpa-anti-rabies vaccine.
Sunday is our usual family church time and gala. Pumunta kami sa Christ the King Church along E. Rodriguez, Quezon City.
Pagkatapos ng Mass, dahil malapit at walking distance lang ang Maxicare Clinic sa Hemady Square mula sa church, nagbakasakali akong mag-inquire.
And guess what? Nagulat ako nang malaman na may anti-rabies vaccination service pala ang Maxicare Clinic!
Napapa-THANK YOU, LORD talaga ako! Sakto pa sa sinabi ni Father during the Mass, “Don’t worry, be happy. God loves you…”
For me, blessing talaga siya dahil ngayon ko lang nalaman na may ganitong service pala sa Maxicare.
That time, wala akong dalang Maxicare card at valid ID, at may family gathering pa kaming pupuntahan. So, in-instruct ako ng staff na mag-book ng online appointment kung babalik ako kinabukasan.
Monday, bumalik ako sa Maxicare Hemady for my appointment.
As a first-timer na magpa-anti-rabies vaccine sa Maxicare, masasabi kong mabilis at convenient din ang service. Walang mahabang pila tulad ng nakasanayan ko sa Barangay Health Center or San Lazaro Hospital.
Hindi mo na rin kailangang maghanap ng ka-share sa vaccine or mag-alala kung may available pang stocks, although it’s always best to confirm vaccine availability before visiting.
The doctor checked the bite and scratch marks from my dog. After the assessment, binigyan na ako ng vaccine based on the doctor’s recommendation.
Actually, mabait din si Doc! She even asked kung gusto ko pang palinisan ang sugat ko. Unfortunately, tumanggi muna ako dahil may appointment akong hinahabol at kailangan ko nang umalis.
ANOTHER DISCOVERY FOR FUR PARENTS: MAXICARE PRIMA ANIMAL BITE CARE
After my experience, mas naging curious ako sa animal bite services na ino-offer ng Maxicare. And while checking their available healthcare options, I discovered another product that fellow fur parents might want to know about: PRIMA Animal Bite Care.
Apparently, hindi lang pala regular clinic consultations ang puwedeng maging option. May dedicated prepaid package din for animal bite care!
For those who prefer to prepare ahead of time, especially households with dogs and cats, this is something worth checking out.
The Maxicare PRIMA Animal Bite Care package is priced at ₱5,999, with a one-year validity, subject to its terms and conditions.
Here’s what the package includes:
- 2 doctor consultations for animal bite cases
- 1 wound treatment and dressing
- 1 anti-tetanus vaccine
- 4 doses of anti-rabies vaccine
- Up to ₱5,000 accident medical reimbursement
- ₱10,000 personal accident insurance, subject to applicable conditions
For me, malaking bagay na may ganitong option, especially when you have multiple pets at home.
Imagine, kahit gaano natin kamahal ang mga fur babies natin, accidents can happen. Minsan playful lang sila, excited, or gusto lang makipaglaro, pero hindi natin namamalayan na may kagat or kalmot na pala.
Of course, the ₱5,999 package is something you need to consider based on your budget and needs. If you rarely experience animal bites, you may want to compare it with the cost of individual consultations and vaccinations.
But if you’re a fur parent like me, having another healthcare option available is definitely worth knowing about.
You can inquire about PRIMA Animal Bite Care through Maxicare or MaxiHealth’s official channels and check the current package inclusions, activation requirements, participating clinics, and availability before purchasing.
A LITTLE REMINDER FOR MY FELLOW FUR PARENTS!
Kaya sa mga fellow fur parents diyan na may Maxicare membership at walang idea na may animal bite vaccination service pala sa Maxicare Clinics, ito na iyon!
And if you’re considering a dedicated animal bite package, you might also want to check out PRIMA Animal Bite Care.
This is something worth knowing, especially if you have dogs and cats at home. Hindi natin planong makagat or makalmot, pero accidents can happen even when we’re just playing with our beloved pets.
Just remember that animal bites and scratches should never be taken lightly. Wash the affected area immediately with soap and running water for around 15 minutes, then seek medical assessment as soon as possible. Don’t wait for symptoms or delay treatment just because your pet is vaccinated.
Also, always follow your doctor’s prescribed vaccine schedule and ask whether rabies immunoglobulin is indicated based on the wound assessment.
THANK YOU, MAXICARE HEMADY!
Salamat talaga dahil nalaman ko ang option na ito. Another blessing and another helpful discovery for this fur daddy!
Because being a fur parent is not just about giving our pets food, shelter, and affection. It’s also about taking care of ourselves so we can continue loving and looking after them.
After all, we want more happy, healthy, and safe moments with our fur babies!
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