Veterinary Credentials, Research & Editorial Background

 

CountryVetMom is authored and developed by Dr. Athena Angela Gaffud, DVM, a licensed veterinarian in the Philippines. This page documents formal veterinary education, scientific research, editorial roles, media consultation, and structured continuing professional education relevant to veterinary science and public health communication.

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All entries reflect verifiable records. Inclusion does not imply institutional endorsement or ongoing affiliation unless explicitly stated.

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Veterinary Education & Academic Standing

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

 

Institution: University of the Philippines Los Baños – College of Veterinary Medicine (UPLB-CVM)
Graduation Year: 2011
Academic Distinction: Top 10 of the Graduating Class

 

The DVM degree was completed at a nationally accredited veterinary institution recognized for clinical medicine, livestock health, diagnostics, and public health.

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Scientific Research & Academic Contribution

Award-Winning Undergraduate Thesis

 

Some physiological and hematological profile and fecal analysis of Philippine sheep (Ovis aries) herd in UPLB-CVM, Maahas Station

Role: Principal Investigator

 

This primary research established baseline physiological, hematological, and fecal diagnostic reference values in a managed Philippine sheep population. The study contributes foundational data for herd health monitoring and regional veterinary epidemiology.

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Professional Licensure & Regulatory Standing

 

Licensing Body: Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)
Licensure Year: 2011

 

✔ Verification record:
Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) Regular Members Registry

 

This listing confirms professional standing within the national veterinary regulatory ecosystem.

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Veterinary Authorship & Clinical Editorial Roles

 

Dr. Gaffud has served as a veterinary author, clinical contributor, or subject-matter expert across multiple veterinary and public education platforms. These roles involved:

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• Evidence-based health education

• Clinical review and fact-checking

• Risk communication

• Animal welfare analysis

• Consumer product safety evaluation

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Representative Author Profiles

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• Petful

• Total.Vet

• CertaPet

• ServiceDogs.com

• Catster

• Dogster

• Honest Paws

• MyBest

• Paws and Claws CBD

• NotABully.org

 

These entries document veterinary authorship and clinical contribution. Inclusion does not imply product endorsement unless explicitly stated.

Media Contributions & Public Science Translation

 

Dr. Gaffud has provided veterinary expertise to national and international publications, contributing subject-matter interpretation, epidemiological context, animal welfare analysis, and science translation for public audiences.

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Investigative Journalism & National Reporting

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• Newsweek — As Fatal Dog Disease Sweeps the U.S.

• USA Today — Feeding Dogs Certain Table Scraps Study

• Smithsonian Magazine — Raw Food & Stomach Issues Study

• Business Insider — Best Outdoor Cat Houses of 2025

• The Scotsman — Longevity & Preventive Care Guidance

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Veterinary & Consumer Education Platforms

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• Martha Stewart — Wet vs Dry Cat Food Guidance

• Yahoo — Proper Canine Dental Hygiene

• Reader’s Digest — Feline Anxiety & Enrichment

• Kinship — Dog Cancer Risk Study

• Kinship — Dog Size & Disease Risk Study

• Kinship — Best Probiotics for Dogs

• Rover — Crate Duration Guidance

• Rover — Pet Wipes Safety

• DogTime — Mystery Dog Illness Reporting

• Dogoday — Increasing Canine Lifespan

• SheKnows — Safe Dog Chews Guidance

• Woman’s World — Ginger & Canine Nutrition

• Nine.com.au (Honey) — Viral Trend Welfare Risk Warning

• DailyOM — Interspecies Communication Science

• Kaytee — Small Animal Bedding Hygiene

 

These contributions reflect clinical interpretation and the translation of scientific findings into practice. Inclusion does not imply institutional partnership or editorial governance.

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Structured Continuing Professional Education

 

In addition to veterinary licensure, structured non-degree continuing education has been completed through accredited universities and recognized education platforms to strengthen interdisciplinary literacy.

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Veterinary Science & Pharmaceutical Development

 

University of California, San Diego — Drug Development

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Communication & Strategic Education

 

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania — Introduction to Marketing

Advertising with Meta — Professional Certification

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Animal Welfare & Professional Orientation

 

University of Edinburgh — Animal Behaviour and Welfare

University of Edinburgh — EDIVET: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Veterinarian?

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Pedagogy & Instructional Design

 

Arizona State University — Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

Arizona State University — Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Arizona State University — Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

Arizona State University — Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

 

These programs represent structured continuing education and interdisciplinary training. They do not constitute additional licensure or the conferral of a formal degree.

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Scope of Professional Authority

CountryVetMom content reflects:

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• ​Licensed veterinary medical training

• Award-recognized scientific research

• Clinical authorship and fact-checking roles

• Public science translation in national media

• Structured continuing professional education

 

All educational materials on this platform remain within clearly defined informational boundaries and do not replace direct veterinary consultation.