EAR MITES

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EAR MITE OUTBREAK

I would like to thanks for hanging with me while I was in the hospital, surgery went well and now I am on  recovery road.

The point for this blog is an outbreak of ear mites in the pets around neighborhood  . Please take a good look at the ears of your pets, look for a dark color crusted sores. For cats with mites you will need to treat your pets for two weeks to kill the mites. There are several ear drops on the market that can be used to control the ear mites,

 

There is a good medication on the market called REVOLUTION which kills fleas, heartworm. flea eggs and ear mites.

Revolution is a safe and simple monthly topical medication used to protect your pet from heartworm, fleas and ear mites. It also protects dogs from ticks and sarcoptic mange.Revolution for dogs and cats requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

DEATH OF ANIMALS

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DEATH OF ANIMALS IN FLIGHT

Since 2005 until December of 2011, there has been 268  deaths, 87 injuries and 41 loss pets on our commercial flights of the United States. Of the death 167 involved dogs, 87 involved cats, 4 involves birds, 3 involved chinchillas, 3 involved guinea pigs, 1 involved a monkey, 1 involved a parrot and i involved an unknown type of animal. Of the injured, 76 were dogs and 11 were cats. Of the losses, 31 involved cats, 9 involved dogs, and 1 involved a bird.

Here are the break down for the airlines for deaths, injuried and loss:

AIRLINE

DEATH

INJURED

LOSS
       
Alaska

24

29

4
American Airlines

40

5

2
American Eagle

2

0

1
ATA Airlines

0

0

2
Atlantic Southeast

1

0

1
Comair

0

1

1
Continental Airlines

49

16

4
Delta Airlines

53

12

12
Frontier Airlines

0

3

0
Hawaiian Airlines

7

5

2
Horizon Airlines

2

2

1
Midwest Airlines

3

1

0
Northwest Airlines

5

7

4
Pinancle Airlines

0

2

0
Shuttle America

1

0

1
SkyWest Airlines

1

3

0
Trans States

1

0

0
United Airlines

19

0

5
US Airways

1

1

1
TOTAL

209

87

41
  For my followers, I will be out of service for the next week due to surgery. I will be back soon. 

 

 

 

BASIC PET CARE

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BASIC PET CARE FOR YOUR CAT

Just like dogs, cats have the same requirements for veterinarian visits. Adult cats should have a yearly veterinary physical examination, new born kittens should see veterinarian once a month for the first four months and older cats, eight years or older should see the the veterinarian twice a year to catch any illness early. Your veterinarian may recommend a wellness program for your cat, like routine blood tests to monitor for early signs of kidney or liver disease.

SIGNS OF ILLNESS:

 Some signs of illness are lack of appetite or decrease in activity, vomiting and diarrhea, coughing and sneezing or a discharge from the eyes, ears and nose. Another sign can be the lost of fur or itchy area around the ears

 MEDICATION:

Cats can be a real challenge to give pills to. The best way is to till the head of the cat back with the nose pointing upward. Open the mouth and place the pill as far back in the mouth as possible, close the mouth and hold it close and rub the throat lightly until the cat swallow the pill. Liquid medication is the easiest to give to your cat by using a syringe or a eye dropper. Place the syringe or eye dropper into the side of the mouth toward the rear and squirt the medication in. If you have to use eye cream or ear drop I found the best way to control the cat it to sit on top of it. What I mean is to place the cat between your legs so the cat can not escape. With the cat under control you can place the drops into the ears or place the eye cream on your finger tip and lightly rub the cream across the bottom eye lid. The last type of medication it the topical ointment (like Advantage) or creams which you rub into the skin or effected area.

VACCINATIONS:

 Vaccinations are just as important for preventative disease care for your cat as routine veterinarian visits. Vaccination are used to stimulate the immune system to fight off diseases.

CORE VACCINATIONS:

Panleukopenia (feline distemper) – a viral infection that normally affect the blood cell in the bone marrow

Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (Rhinotracheitis) – a viral respiratory infection

Feline Calicivirus – a viral respiratory infection

 Rabies – a viral disease of the nervous system is fatal and can be transmitted to humans

NON-CORE VACCINATIONS:

Feline Chlamydiosis – a respiratory infection caused by intracellular organisms similar to bacteria

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline Aids) – a viral infection of the immune system, I highly recommend you get this vaccination

Feline Leukemia Virus – a viral form of blood cancer that suppresses the immune system, I highly recommend you get this vaccination

PARASITE:

 There are some command internal and external parasite that affect felines, roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Worms infection are often passed through eggs in feces or directly from the mother’s milk to offspring. Intestinal worms cause damage to the digestive tract which interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Cats can also come infective with heartworms which are transmitted from mosquitoes and can be diagnosed with a blood test. There is no effective treatment for heartworms for cats, so prevention is critical.

 External parasites of cats are fleas, ticks and ear mites. Monthly preventive treatments are available to control fleas and ticks by the topical ointments (like Advantage) or creams which you rub into the skin or effected area. Ear mites are control by the usage of ear drops and ear wipes.

DENTAL CARE:

 Dental care is just as important for our pets as for our self. I recommend cleaning your pets teeth each month. I used a finger brush with some toothpaste to clean my cat’s teeth. To help keep your cat’s teeth clean it is recommended to feed them dry food and follow up with a professional cleaning by your veterinarian once a year.

 SPAYING/NEUTERING:

 All cats should be spayed or Neutered unless they are used for breeding. The procedure should be performed between the age of six to seven months.

PETS DEATH ON AIRLINES

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PETS DEATH ON AIRLINES

The numbers of pet incidents on the airlines for 2011 are 35 Deaths, 9 Injuries , 2 Losses. The airlines break down are as follows:

Total reports for January 2011 – December 2011

AIRLINE                       DEATH       INJURY      LOSS

Alaska Airlines                 4                  2                1

American Airlines            5                  0                1

Continental Airlines          3                  1               0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Delta Airlines                  19                  5              0

Hawaiian Airlines              2                  1              0

Unite Airlines                    2                  0              0

Total                               35                   9              2

 TOTAL REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2012 AND FEBRUARY 2012 ARE:

AIRLINE                        DEATH          INJURY          LOSS         

Alaska Airlines                   0                    6                     0

American Airlines               1                   1                     0

Delta Airlines                      3                   1                     0

Total                                   4                   8                     0

 

Please check with the airlines for their requirements and restrictions for pet travel.

19 OF 35 PETS KILLED WERE ON DELTA FLIGHTS

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MORE PETS DIED ON DELTA AIRLINES IN 2011 THAN OTHERS

Nineteen out of Thirty Five pets at die on U.S. commercial airlines in 2011 were on Delta flights. Delta spokesperson Anthony Black told the Atlanta Journal Constitutional “The loss of any pet is unacceptable to us. We are working to improve the processes and procedures to ensure that every pet arrives safely at its destination.” Delta stated it transports more pets than many other airlines and that less than 0.2 percent of the pets that fly Delta have been injured or killed.

Delta denied that the pets had been mishandled and the incidents report seems to confirm their statement. Several of the pets had medical problems and other pets were found to have congenital defects. A few of the pets had to be euthanized due to self-inflicted injuries occurring in their carriers.  Some other factors like the age of the pet (17 years old cat) and the duration of the flight (13 of the 19 deaths were on oversea flights). Three of the victims were English or French Bulldogs which are snub-nose breeds known for their respiratory problems.

THE DYEING OF CHICKS

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“NOBODY MINDS DYEING THE EGG, BUT THE CHICKEN IS ANOTHER STORY.” 

A recent story posted in The New York Times by Jennifer A. Kingson talked about dyeing baby’s chick’s difference colors for Easter.  They are dyeing theses chicks in brilliant colors to serve as Easter gifts. The dye is injected in the incubating egg or sprayed on the hatchling. The article stated the poultry farmers say it is harmless and it turns the chickens into holiday gifts. The only problems I see are the gifts will get old quickly and will be discarded just like when parents get their kids rabbits for Easter and a few weeks later they are dropped off at the Humane Societies shelters. The same thing is going to happen with these chicks.

According to the article half the states have laws against the practice, but in Florida last month, the legislature passed a bill to overturn a 45 year old ban on dyeing of animals. Mr. Andrew Malone, a poultry farmer in Melbourne Florida stated a lot of hatcheries are no longer doing the dyeing of animals.  Poultry experts say the health of the chick is not affected as long the dye is nontoxic.

The change to Florida’s law will not take effect until July 1, 2012; it will still be illegal to dye animals in Florida until then.

 

EAR MITES

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HOW TO TREAT EAR MITES IN CATS OR DOGS EARS

Ear Mites are a brown crumbly substance that looks like coffee grounds.These insects live and breeds in the ear canals, feeding on ear debris, cell fluids and blood. Ear Mites can be pass from one dog or cat to any other animal within the home. There are several products on the market used to control Ear Mites. Before placing these products into the ear, you will need to remove as many Ear Mites as possible by using a cotton ball or a piece of tissue. Do not use a cotton swab because if you go too far into the ear canal you take a chance of puncture the eardrum. Once you get as much out as you can, now you are ready to use an ear wash to remove the Mites from deep within the canal. The next step is to use a product containing Pyrethrins which is an insecticidal used to kill Mites. You will need to repeat the treatment a few days later to kill the Mites that survives the first treatment.

You can buy the products containing Pyrethrins from most pet supply stores. If the Ear Mites continue to be a problem with your pet  please take your pet to your veterinarian so he or she can prescribe prescription medication.

OUTSIDE DOG

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SPECIAL NEEDS FOR AN OUTSIDE DOG

Large dogs are normally kept out side in the back yard. There are some special needs these dogs required. Dogs are social animals which require companionship being another dog or human frequent contact. Second is shelter, the shelter should protect your dog from the sun, heat, rain and cold weather. The shelter should be large enough for the dog has room to turn around in and height enough where the dog can stand upright in. The shelter should not be too large where the shelter can not maintain the body heat generated from the dog during the cold weather season. The shelter needs a good working door to allow the dog easy entry and exit and at the same time protecting the shelter from the elements.

The next thing to consider is a good nutritional diet. During the summer months you need to feed your dog a well balance meal twice daily and during the winter months you will need to add more proteins to the diet so the dog can produce more body heat. A name-brand dog food is recommend due to better quality control to provide complete, balanced nutrition for your pet. Dry food is preferable over canned food for dental hygiene qualities.

Regular exercise is required for your pet to maintain a healthy muscle tone, metabolism and weight control. However, over exercise can also cause problems, especially in dogs that are out of shape or very old, please check with your veterinarian before starting a strenuous exercise program.

PET CARE

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BASIC PET CARE FOR YOUR CAT

Just like dogs, cats have the same requirements for veterinarian visits. Adult cats should have a yearly veterinary physical examination, new born kittens should see veterinarian once a month for the first four months and older cats, eight years or older should see the the veterinarian twice a year to catch any illness early. Your veterinarian may recommend a wellness program for your cat, like routine blood tests to monitor for early signs of kidney or liver disease.

SIGNS OF ILLNESS

Some signs of illness are lack of appetite or decrease in activity, vomiting and diarrhea, coughing and sneezing  or a discharge from the eyes, ears and nose.  Another sign can be the lost of fur or itchy area around the ears.

MEDICATION

Cats can be a real challenge to give pills to. The best way is to till the head of the cat back with the nose pointing upward. Open the mouth and place the pill as far back in the mouth as possible, close the mouth and hold it close and rub the throat lightly until the cat swallow the pill. Liquid medication is the easiest to give to your cat by using a syringe or a eye dropper. Place the syringe or eye dropper into the side of the mouth toward the rear and squirt the medication in. If you have to use eye cream or ear drop I found the best way to control the cat it to sit on top of it. What I mean is to place the cat between your legs so the cat can not escape. With the cat  under control you can place the drops into the ears or place the eye cream on your finger tip and  lightly rub the cream across the bottom eye lid.  The last type of medication it the topical ointment (like  Advantage) or creams which you rub  into the skin or effected area.

VACCINATIONS

Vaccinations are just as important for preventative disease care for your cat as routine veterinarian visits. Vaccination are used to stimulate the immune system to fight off diseases.

CORE VACCINATIONS:

Panleukopenia (feline distemper) – a viral infection that normally affect  the blood cell in the bone marrow

Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (Rhinotracheitis) – a viral respiratory infection

Feline Calicivirus – a viral respiratory infection

Rabies – a viral disease of the nervous system is fatal and can be transmitted to humans

NON-CORE VACCINATIONS:

Feline Chlamydiosis – a respiratory infection caused by intracellular organisms similar to bacteria

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline Aids) – a viral infection of the immune system, I highly recommend you get this vaccination

Feline Leukemia Virus – a viral form of blood cancer that suppresses the immune system, I highly recommend you get this vaccination

PARASITE:

There are some command  internal and external parasite that affect felines, roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Worms infection are often passed through eggs in feces or directly from the mother’s milk to offspring. Intestinal worms cause damage to the digestive tract which interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Cats can also come infective with heartworms which are transmitted from mosquitoes and can be diagnosed with a blood test. There is no effective treatment for heartworms for cats, so prevention is critical.

External parasites of cats are fleas, ticks and ear mites. Monthly preventive treatments are available to control fleas and ticks by the topical ointments (like  Advantage) or creams which you rub  into the skin or effected area. Ear mites are control by the usage of ear drops and ear wipes.

DENTAL CARE

Dental care is just as important for our pets as for our self. I recommend cleaning your pets teeth each month. I used a finger brush with some toothpaste to clean my cat’s teeth. To help keep your cat’s teeth clean it is recommended to feed them dry food  and follow up with a professional cleaning by your veterinarian once a year.

SPAYING/NEUTERING

All cats should be spayed or Neutered unless they are used for breeding. The procedure should be performed between the age of six to seven months.

ENGLISH BULLDOG

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ENGLISH BULLDOG

     We received a new member to our family, an English Bulldog. My son and his family bought an English Bulldog as a house pet. Her named “TIKI TIKI TIMBO” after a book. She is light brown & white and weights 22 lbs. She is the 7th generation of the “UGA’s on her father’s side which was the mascot of the Athens Georgia… University of Georgia Bulldogs. The English Bulldog has short legs, thick folds of skin around the nose and mouth, a short muzzle, and the average weight of a Bulldog is between 45 – 55 pounds. The average height for the breed is 15 inches. They are well tempered friendly breed and they make excellent dogs if you have children in the home. This breed does not require a lot of exercise… so a daily short walk is recommended. The average life span for the breed is between 8 – 12 years with cardiac and respiratory related illnesses being the most commend cause of death. Some of the common illnesses for this breed are cherry eye, certain allergies and hip issues. Bulldogs are sensitive to heat; due to the heat wave we are having throughout the country, they will need plenty of water and shade. It is recommended the bulldog be an indoor pet due to the heat sensitivity.