UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Vision
A national university, a public and secular institution of higher learning, and a community of scholars dedicated
to the search for truth and knowledge as well as the development of future leaders.
Mission
(a) Lead in setting academic standards and initiating innovations in teaching, research and faculty
development in philosophy, the arts and humanities, the social sciences, the professions and
engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, and technology; and maintain centers of excellence in
such disciplines and professions;
(b) Serve as a graduate university by providing advanced studies and specialization for scholars, scientists,
writers, artists and professionals, especially those who serve on the faculty of state and private colleges
and universities;
(c) Serve as a research university in various fields of expertise and specialization by conducting basic and
applied research and development, and promoting research in various colleges and universities, and
contributing to the dissemination and application of knowledge;
(d) Lead as a public service university by providing various forms of community, public, and volunteer service,
as well as scholarly and technical assistance to the government, the private sector, and civil society
while maintaining its standards of excellence;
(e) Protect and promote the professional and economic rights and welfare of its academic and non-academic
personnel;
(f) Provide opportunities for training and learning in leadership, responsible citizenship, and the development of
democratic values, institutions and practice through academic and non-academic programs, including
sports and the enhancement of nationalism and national identity
(g) Serve as a regional and global university in cooperation with international and scientific unions, networks of
universities, scholarly and professional associations in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world;
(h) Provide democratic governance in the University based on collegiality, representation, accountability
transparency and active participation of its constituents, and promote the holding of fora for students,
faculty, research, extension and professional staff (REPS), staff, and alumni to discuss nonacademic
issues affecting the University.
Program Educational Objectives:
1. DVM graduates are globally competent in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of different
animal species;
2. DVM graduates are globally competent to formulate, communicate and implement programs in animal
production, food safety, public health, animal welfare and environmental protection and preservation;
3. DVM graduates are achievers, team players and leaders in the profession or related fields of practice;
4. DVM graduates are capable to handle and conduct researches in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and
other industrial fields.
5. DVM graduates are capable of imparting knowledge, conduct trainings and extension services
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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COURSE GUIDE (OBE FORM)
1. Course Code:
VMED 152
2. Course Title:
CANINE AND FELINE MEDICINE
3. Prerequisite:
VMED 151
4. Co-requisite:
None
5. Credit:
Schedule:
6. Description:
4 units
Monday to Thursday (8:00 to 9:00 a.m.)
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dogs and cats
7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
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An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
A recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility
An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English
and Filipino
An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to
keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice
An appreciation of Filipino historical and cultural heritage
The ability to work independently and/or in teams of related fields with minimal
supervision
Identify and diagnose animal diseases and abnormalities
Treat and manage diseased animals
Formulate plans and implement programs for diagnosis, treatment, prevention,
control and eradication of animal diseases
Promote and implement animal welfare programs
Plan, implement and monitor cost-effective programs in animal production
Promote veterinary public and environmental health and biosecurity programs
Conduct veterinary related researches
Communicate effectively with entrepreneurial and ethical interpersonal skills in
the practice of the profession
The student should be able to qualify to practice the profession locally and
internationally
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8. Course Outcomes (Cos) and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student shall be able
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4 Understand and create preventive health
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
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Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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program for small animals
2 Identify the clinical manifestations of common
health disorders in dogs and cats
3 Determine the different measures necessary
for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and
control of such disorders
1 And, identify common breeds of dogs and cats
and their predilection for diseases
REVERSE ORDER
9. Course Coverage
Meeting
Course
Outcomes
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Teaching Learning
Activities (TLA)
CO 1,4
*Vaccination for Dogs and Cats; Toy
Dog Breeds
5-8
CO 1,2,3
*Polysystemic Problems
Presentation
Film/ Show Clip
Flash cards
Group Discussion
9-12
CO 2,3
*Hematolymphatic Problems
Reporting
13-16
CO 2,3,4
*Neurologic and Behavioural Problems;
Herding Dog Breeds
Game
Film Show
17
(Feb 24)
18-21
CO 2,3,4
*Urologic Problems; Cat breeds
Case presentation
22-24
CO 2,3,4
*Reproductive Problems; Non-sporting
Dog Breeds
Case presentation
25-28
CO 2,3
**Cardiovascular Problems
Clinical Practical
Skills
Recitation
29-32
CO 2,3
**Respiratory Problems
Focus group
discussion
Recitation
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Assessment
Task (AT)
Breed
Identification
Exam 1
Patch work
Exam 1
Quiz
Exam 1
Patchwork texts
Exam 1
First [Difficult] Exam
33
(Mar 25)
34-37
CO 1,2,3
***Nutritional Problems
Film showing
38-41
CO 2,3,4
***Digestive Problems; Working Dog
Breeds
Trivial Pursuit
Canine and Feline Medicine
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Orientation
2-4
Course Title:
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Case analysis
Patchwork texts
Exam 2
Case analysis
Project
Exam 2
Case-based
care plan
Patchwork texts
Exam 2
Activity report
Activity Report
Exam 2
Second [Even Harder] Exam
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Question and
Answer; Exam 3
Reaction Paper;
Exam 3
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42-45
CO 2,3,4
***Musculoskeletal Problems; Sporting
Dog Breeds
Game
Quiz;
Exam 3
46-49
CO 2,3,4
***Conformational Problems; Terrier Dog
Breeds
Group discussion
Discussion
feedback;
Exam 3
50
(Apr 28)
51-54
CO 2,3,4
***Dermatologic Problems
Show and Tell
55-58
CO 2,3,4
***Special Sensation Problems; Hound
Dog Breeds
Debate
Pictogram;
Exam 4
Essay; Exam 4
59-62
CO 2,3,4
****Small Animal Oncology
Lecture/discussion;
Recitation
63-65
CO 2,3
****Laboratory-Defined Problems
Lecture/discussion;
Group case analysis
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(May 26)
Third [Tough] Exam
Case
Assignment;
Exam 4
Case Analysis;
Exam 4
Fourth [Last Chance to be Exempted]
Exam
REORDER TOPICS BASED ON
REVISED COURSE OUTCOMES
Lecturers: *MFR, **KRBG, ***MLSF, ****VAM
10. Lifelong learning opportunities
Problem oriented medical approach to diagnosis and treatment is a way of thinking and eventually the skill
developed in the students through the discourse of VMED 152. This will allow the student to perform
veterinary medical and professional tasks with confidence and aplomb.
11. Contribution of course to meeting the professional component
Veterinary Medicine Topics – 90%
General Education – 10%
12. References:
Barr SC and DD Bowman. (2006) The 5 Minute Vet Consult Clinical Companion Canine and Feline Infectious
Disease and Parasitology, 1st ed.
Bonagura JD and DC Twedt. (2009) Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XIV
Dobson JM and BDX Lascelles. (2003) Canine and Feline Oncology. London: British Small Animal
Veterinary Association.
Ettinger SJ and EC Feldman. (2010) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 7th ed. (Vol I and II)
Ford RB and EM Mazzaferro (2006). Kirk and Bistner’s Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency
Treatment, 8th ed.
Hall E, Murphy K and P Darke. (2003) Notes on Canine Internal Medicine.
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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Meuten D. Tumors in Domestic Animals. 2nd ed.
Nelson RW and CG Couto. (2008) Small Animal Internal Medicine. 4th ed.
Norsworthy GD, SF Grace, MA Crystal and LP Tilley. (2010) The Feline Patient (Essentials of diagnosis and
treatment), 4th ed.
Thrall MAN, G Weiser, RW Allison and TW Campbell (2012) Vet. Hematology and Clinical Chemistry, 2nd ed.
13. Course Evaluation
Student performance will be rated based on the following:
Assessment Tasks
Points
(720 total)
First Examination
Coverage
Second
Examination
Coverage
Third Examination
Coverage
Fourth Examination
Coverage
Examination 1
Breed identification
Quiz
Reaction paper
Recitation
Examination 2 – MFR’s part
Case analysis
Project
Examination 2 – KRBG’s part
Case based care plan
Patchwork texts
Activity Report
Examination 3
Question and Answer
Reaction Paper
Quiz
Discussion feedback
Examination 4 – LSF’s part
Pictogram
Essay
Examination 4 – VAM’s part
Case analysis
Case assignment
TOTAL
100
20
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20
20
50
20
20
45
15
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100
20
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50
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50
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720
Weight
13.88 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
6.94 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
6.25 %
2.08 %
2.08 %
2.08 %
13.88 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
6.94 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
6.94 %
2.78 %
2.78 %
100.00 %
Minimum average for
satisfactory
performance
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
70.00 %
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Points Earned
UP Grade
684 – 720 pts.
1.0
673 – 696
1.25
649 – 672
1.5
625 – 648
1.75
601 – 624
2.0
577 – 600
2.25 (exemption)
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Points Earned UP Grade
553 – 576
2.50
529 – 552
2.75
505 – 528
3.0
468 – 504
4.0
<467
5.0
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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13.1. Other Course Policies
a. Attendance
Only officially registered students (with class cards) will be admitted in the class. Students without
class cards will be marked absent.
University rule on attendance will be enforced. Maximum number of absences is 6. Students with 7
or more unexcused absences will be dropped and given a grade of “5”.
Student coming to class beyond the 10 min into the official class hour is considered absent.
b. Submission of Assessment Tasks
Learning tasks and other assigned works are to be submitted at the beginning of the class periods
of the specified dates. Late assignments will have a corresponding deduction of points as deemed
fit by the Professor.
Email & fb group: for recitation/discussion, announcements, quizzes/exercises, handouts, lectures
and queries.
c. Written Examinations
Points may be earned from quizzes, exams, recitation, and other sources, as determined by the
faculty members.
No electronic devices, food and leaving the room during quizzes and examinations.
Final examination is 30% of the final grade of the course.
d. Language of Instruction
The course will be presented in a problem-oriented manner; while discussions about different dog
and cat breeds will be incorporated where appropriate.
Lectures, discussion and documentation will be in Filipino or English, whichever is more
comfortable and easy to communicate for the speaker. However, the mixture of words from the two
languages in one sentence is not encouraged.
e. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes
Plagiarism and cheating are prohibited. Make proper citation where appropriate.
Students not in complete proper vet med uniform will be marked absent.
f.
Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedule of MLSFlores is every Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 to 2:30 and 4:00 to 5:00
p.m.
14. Reading Assignments
The following articles are required reading for this course. The number of pages per article is indicated
after every count to ensure that the student will not miss any page. The student is encouraged to find
and read other scholarly references related to the topics discussed in class.
1st Exam coverage:
1-(3pp) Day MJ. 2011. Vaccination of dogs and cats: no longer so
controversial? Vet Rec V168: 480-482. Doi: 10.1136/vr.d2810
2-(8pp) Bruchim Y, E Loeb, J Saragusty and I Aroch. 2009.
Pathological findings in dogs with fatal heatstroke. J Compar Patho.
V140: 91-104.
3-(5pp) Chervier C, L Chabanne, M Godde, MI Rodriguez-Pineiro, BL
Deputte and JL Cadore. 2012. Causes, diagnostic signs, and the utility
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
19-(9pp) Foster S. 2004. Lower respiratory tract infections in dogs and
cats. PGFVSc Proc. V354: 349-357.
20-(11pp) Nykamp SG, PV Scrivani and NL Dykes. 2002. Radiographic
Signs of Pulmonary Disease: An Alternative Approach. Compend on
Cont Educ PracticVeteri 24(1): 25-35.
21-(6pp) Padrid P. 1999. Feline asthma: pathophysiology and treatment.
Walth Focus 9:17-22.
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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of investigations of fever in dogs: 50 cases. Canad Vet J. V53: 525-530
4-(7pp) Mattoso CRS, RK Takahira, SL Beier, KP Araujo Jr. And KE
Corrente. 2010. Prevalence of von Willebrand disease in dogs from
Sao Paulo State, Brazil. J Vet Diagn Investig 22: 55-60. Doi:
10.1177/104063871002200109
5-(7pp) Moore FM, WE Emerson, SM Cotter and RA DeLellis. 1986.
Distinctive peripheral lymph node hyperplasia of young cats. Vet Pathol
Online. 23: 386-391. DOI: 10.1177/030098588602300407
6-(3pp) Lobetti RG and P Caldwell. 2012. Doramectin toxicity in a
group of lions (Panthera leo). J South Afr Vet Assoc 83 (1), Art. #509.
dx.doi. org/10.4102/jsava.v83i1.509
7-(8pp) Kralova S, L Leva and M Toman. 2009. Polymorphonuclear
function in naturally occurring renal failure in dogs. Vet Med 54 (5): 236243.
8-(3pp) Samal L, AK Pattanaik, C Mishra, BR Maharana, LN Sarangi
and RK Baithalu. 2011. Nutritional strategies (sic) to prevent urolithiasis
in animals. Vet World 4(3): 142-144.
9-(2pp) Lulich JP and CA Osborne. 2012.Urolithiasis: past, present and
future. J Small Anim Pract. V53: 621-622.
2nd Exam coverage:
10-(4pp) Kralova-Kovarikova, R Husnik, D Honzak, P Kohout and P
Fictum. 2012. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia urinary tract infections in
three dogs: a case report. Vet Med 57 (7): 380-383.
11-(10pp) Santiago-Flores ML, MC Jaro, FC Recuenco, MF Reyes and
MRG Amparo. 2012. Clinical profile of canine transmissible venereal
tumor cases. Philip J Vet Anim Sci 38(1): 63-72.
12-(11pp) Gompf RE. 1991. The significance of gallop rhythms and
arrhythmias. In Consultations in Feline Int Med. Ed. Chapter 26: 213223.
13-(15pp) Knight DH. 1991. Efficacy of inotropic support of the failing
heart. Vet Clin N Am. Pp 879-904.
14-(11pp) Sisson DS. 1991. Evidence for or against the efficacy of
afterload reducers for management of heart failure in dogs. Vet Clin of N
Am. pp 945-955
15-(6pp) French A, VL Fuentes, J Dukes-McEwan, PGG Darke, M
Martin and B Corcoran. 2000. Progression of aortic stenosis in the
boxer. J Sm Anim Pract, 41:451-456. doi: 10.1111/j.17485827.2000.tb03140.x
16-(11pp) Bulmer BJ. 2006. Performing a cardiovascular physical
examination. Vet Med 101 (1): 37-47.
17-(14pp) Hamlin RL. 1991. Evidence for or against clinical efficacy of
preload reducers. Vet Clin N Amer. Pp 931-944.
22-(5pp) Walker AL, SS Jang, and DC Hirsh. 2000. Bacteria associated
with pyothorax of dogs and cats: 98 cases (1989-1998). J Ame Vet Med
Assoc 216:359-363.
3rd Exam coverage:
23-(5pp) Chandler M. 2010. Vomiting in dogs and cats – is it medical or
surgical? In Pract 32: 82-89 doi: 10.1136/inp.c746
24-(6pp) Grellet A, S Chastant-Maillard, C Robin, et al. 2014. Risk
factors of weaning diarrhea in puppies housed in breeding kennels.
Prevent Vet Med 117:260-265.
25-(10pp) Tefft KM. 2014. Successful management strategies for canine
parvovirus. Paper presented to the Indi Vet Med Assoc Annu Mtg.
26-(13pp) Sykes JE, K Hartmann, KF Lunn, et al. 2011. 2010 ACVIM
small animal consensus statement on leptospirosis: diagnosis,
epidemiology, treatment and prevention. J Vet Intern Med 25: 1-13.
4th Exam coverage:
27-(7pp) Nuttal T, M Uri and R Halliwell. 2013. Canine atopic dermatitis
– what have we learned? Vet Rec 172: 201-207. doi: 10.1136/vr.f1134
28-(11pp) Mueller RS, E Besignor, L Ferrer et al. 2012. Treatment of
demodicosis in dogs: 2011 clinical practice guidelines. Vet Dermatol 23:
86-e21.
29-(4pp) Singh SK, M Kumar, RK Jadhav and SK Saxena. 2011. An
update on therapeutic management of canine demodicosis. Vet World
4(1): 41-44.
30-(5pp) Moriello KA. 2004. Treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and
cats: review of published studies. Vet Dermatol 15: 99-107.
31-(14pp) Ural K, H Voyvoda, B Ulutas et al. 2012. Understanding
primary and secondary skin lesions among infectious dermatoses in
dogs: lessons we learned from cases. Anim Health, Prod and Hygiene
1(2): 86-99.
32-(3pp) Mueller RS, SV Bettenay and M Shipstone. 2001. Value of the
pinnal-pedal reflex in the diagnosis of canine scabies. Vet Rec. 148:
621-623.
33- Section VI. Clinical Case Presentations (selected cases) in Thrall,
MAN, G Weiser, RW Allison and TW Campbell. 2012. Vet Hematol and
Clin Chem, 2nd ed., pp 615-749
34-Chapters 25 to 26. In Thrall, MAN, G Weiser, RW Allison and TW
Campbell. 2012. Vet Hematol and Clin Chem, 2nd ed.
35-Chapters 1,3,5,6,8,9. In Dobson JM and BDX Lascelles. 2003.
Canine and Feline Oncology, 2nd ed. England: British Small Animal Vet
Assoc.
18-(3pp) Lombard CW, Jons O & Bussadori CM. 2006. Clinical Efficacy
of Pimobendan Versus Benazepril for the Treatment of Acquired
atrioventricular valvular disease in dogs. J Amer Anim Hosp Assoc V42:
249-261.
15. Course Materials
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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Course Syllabus
Reading Materials
16. VMED 152 Professors:
Veronica A. Matawaran (vamatawaran@yahoo.com);
Karlo R. B. Gicana (karlo_gicana@yahoo.com)
Marco F. Reyes (marcofreyes@yahoo.com);
M. Leila S. Flores (leiladvm@yahoo.com) [coordinator]
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB
Tel: (049)536-6901
Facebook account: Mls Flores
17. CQI Remarks
The student must get at least a grade of 70% to pass the Course.
Course Title:
Canine and Feline Medicine
Date Effective:
2nd Semester
SY 2015-2016
Date Revised:
Prepared By:
Approved By:
1stSemester SY
2014-2015
Ma Leila S. Flores;
Marco F. Reyes;
Veronica A.
Matawaran
Veronica A.
Matawaran
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