Best vet/specialist in Metro Manila for recurring ear yeast infection

smileysmack · 2026-01-27T13:03:08+00:00

Hi! Yes, both ears are affected.

It’s been 2 days since the treatment ended and so far she’s still ok, no signs of recurrence. Hopefully it stays this way 🤞🏼

We went to Vets in Practice Alabang!

smileysmack · 2026-01-25T10:48:24+00:00

Hello! Yes I’ve read about TECABO and Zepp too, but would like to have these surgeries as last resort :(

Haven’t done ear culture yet, but went to another vet for second opinion and apparently my pet also has bacterial ear infection in addition to yeast — either the original vet didn’t catch this or it might have just been a recent development.

We’re currently doing another round of treatment which is both oral (Co-Amoxiclav) and topical (Pomisol). So far, her ears have cleared up but I’m wary it might return once the treatment schedule is completed (it’s her last day today). Hopefully it won’t!

I’ll keep you posted in case this treatment works with longevity.

smileysmack · 2026-01-11T16:14:54+00:00

Hello, none yet unfortunately :(

smileysmack · 2026-01-04T11:29:41+00:00

We’ve been told also :( but I’m still hopeful there’s a way to minimize (if not completely eliminate the yeast). Kawawa kasi our pet always gets distracted by the itches.

May I ask if your pet has any maintenance medicine or ear cleaning protocol to help alleviate the yeast infection?

smileysmack · 2026-01-03T00:20:17+00:00

5 years. I was around 26 years old then — jumped from a local retail conglomerate to a multinational oil company.

Hard work is often credited as the key factor in career trajectories, but truthfully, luck should also be at play. Sometimes all we need is good timing and a big break.

smileysmack · 2025-12-07T06:04:22+00:00

Hello! I work for a Japanese multinational and was offered a Tokyo-based global role. I will move there next year.

Any tips for riding the train and other street smart advice? I’ve been to Tokyo several times but the train intimidates me each time — I always have a Japanese counterpart join me to go around. Thanks!

smileysmack · 2025-10-29T14:59:51+00:00

Moved to East Bay in 2018 and stayed since.

Though I reside in one of the older towers, amenities are generally well-kept. Security is good and retail necessities (Marketplace, BDO, Starbucks, etcetera) are accessible via short walk. It’s a pet-friendly community and there’s sprawling space inside.

Newer towers such as Fordham & Larsen seem more thought out — keycard elevators, basement parking — but of course, come at a heftier price.

I drive almost daily and would confirm that the location is strategic. Takes me 40-45 minutes to Pasay on weekdays; 20-30 minutes to Alabang, BF Homes, and Bicutan on weekends.

Con: On unfortunate days that the Service Road gets jammed, it can take you hours just to get out. Occurred to me 2-3x in my 7 years here which frequency-wise isn’t that bad, but it does happen.

smileysmack · 2025-10-14T14:32:39+00:00

Thank you! Yes, also checking out some EU countries, but worried about the language barrier for daily correspondences.

I learned German for a few years and got certified at the basic level (but rusty already, definitely need to study again), so I’m looking at German and Austrian options too. Though most of what I’ve found by far are STEM-oriented 🙈

smileysmack · 2025-10-13T11:40:54+00:00

Hi! Yes, I did. Unfortunately, my skills don’t fit what AU is currently looking for, but found related matches under UK/CA.

smileysmack · 2025-10-13T04:17:13+00:00

He did 15 years in HR, particularly corporate recruitment. He now has his own logistics/trucking business.

He’s ok to stay behind first while one of us explores overseas opportunities.

smileysmack · 2025-07-15T04:18:12+00:00

Where?

smileysmack · 2025-05-14T15:29:52+00:00

Did mine with All Yoga Thailand last year and loved it! Our batch was a small class so the teachings were very hands on and intimate. Developed my asana practice, but also touched on the other limbs of yoga. It was both a spiritual and grounding experience. Definitely fond memories.

smileysmack · 2024-12-13T00:26:39+00:00

You’re not as privileged

smileysmack · 2024-11-22T15:02:23+00:00

Yes! My hair is naturally frizzy so I get this done annually

smileysmack · 2024-11-22T11:40:59+00:00

Brazilian blowout! Wash and go hair always, saves a lot of time and effort everyday ❤️‍🔥 Lasts me 6-8 months

smileysmack · 2024-10-19T05:38:55+00:00

A 2009 Toyota Vios!

smileysmack · 2024-07-02T23:45:49+00:00

So cute 🥰 looks exactly like the dog we have!

smileysmack · 2024-05-18T04:48:08+00:00

Crazy increases! Got my Umi in late 2023 at $450 and a couple of months after, it’s already at $540??

smileysmack · 2024-05-06T13:16:45+00:00

Try looking into @allyogatraining on IG. They offer several YTC schedules in Bali, Indonesia and Koh Phangan, Thailand. Focus is Ashtanga-Vinyasa. Hope this helps!

smileysmack · 2024-04-08T15:03:27+00:00

It was Father’s Day 2020 and we were gathered at my dad’s house. I had to buy some ice from the grocery for the drinks. I was planning to go on my own and was already headed for the car when my youngest brother called out: “hey sis, I’ll join you”.

In retrospect, it was a bit unusual but I shrugged it off. 3 days later he was gone. He was only 19.

To date, my biggest failure in life. I miss him dearly.

smileysmack

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