Aug
31
How much does your veterinarian charge for a nail trim?
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Stark asked:
I work at a vet clinic, and the veterinarian I work for charges $19.00 for a nail trim, PLUS $26.00 for a technician consultation. That means someone has to pay $45.00 to walk in and get their dog’s nails trimmed. I think this is absolutely insane, and outrageous. I have talked to my boss about this before, but she refuses to change the price. Now, when people ask me to trim their dog’s toe nails, I warn them of the price, and show them how to do it themselves instead. If they can’t do it themselves, I tell them to go to the groomer next door where it is only $6.00.
I work at a vet clinic, and the veterinarian I work for charges $19.00 for a nail trim, PLUS $26.00 for a technician consultation. That means someone has to pay $45.00 to walk in and get their dog’s nails trimmed. I think this is absolutely insane, and outrageous. I have talked to my boss about this before, but she refuses to change the price. Now, when people ask me to trim their dog’s toe nails, I warn them of the price, and show them how to do it themselves instead. If they can’t do it themselves, I tell them to go to the groomer next door where it is only $6.00.
Do you know how much your vet charges for a toe nail trim? And do you think my vet is charging way too much?
I actually am looking for another job now because I don’t agree with her outrageous high prices. I feel that she is more interested in money than anything, as you can see by her price of $45 for a nail trim…
DAN
Aug
30
What is the best job for me if I want to become a veterinarian?
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vetteen18 asked:
I really want to become a veterinarian. Put im a teen and also can get a job. What will be the best job for me. Please answer. Thank you.
BARRY
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I really want to become a veterinarian. Put im a teen and also can get a job. What will be the best job for me. Please answer. Thank you.
BARRY
Aug
30
The Proper Usage Of Pet Meds With Young Pets
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Cynthia Andrews asked:
When a veterinarian prescribes pet meds for your pet, it is incredibly important that you follow the specific directions that the veterinarian gave you for your pet, and that you do not give those pet meds to any other pets in your home. Pet meds can have drastically different effects on animals that are not prescribed that certain medication. It is important to be wary when giving your pet medication so that none of the other pets in your home can access them.
It is also important to talk to your veterinarian about pet meds for specifically younger pets, especially if you are looking to add a pet med that your vet has not prescribed, such as for fleas, ticks, heartworm, or skin and coat vitamins. Sometimes younger pets can get very ill from even an over the counter medication such as the flea and tick medications, and those for heartworms. It is very important to talk to your veterinarian first, just as you would your own doctor, before starting a young pet, or an older one for that matter, on any new medication, even if it is just vitamins. Your veterinarian will know what is best for the health and safety of your pet.
Many pet foods on the market, especially higher end cat and dog foods have vitamins already infused in the ingredients, which can give your young pet more vitamins than necessary. This could cause more problems than you think possible, such as the risk of getting vitamin toxicity or overdosing. Overdosing your young pet on vitamins can cause renal failure, heart failure, and a variety of other maladies, some of which are fatal.
If you have followed all of the steps and have taken your pet to see their veterinarian, whom which agrees to a pet med for your young puppy or kitten, be sure to follow the dosage information given on the label. Once again, an incorrect dosage could cause an overdose of medication for your young pet and cause illness or death.
How you give your young pet a dosage of their medication is also another aspect to consider. Usually, pets do not like to take medication, and will often put up a fight. Your young pet may not understand what it is you are trying to do when you are administering medication. To administer medication to your young pet in pill form, you can try:
Crushing the pill onto their food. Be sure to check with the veterinarian that it is okay to crush the medication. Some medications, such as capsules, can not be crushed and are meant to be swallowed whole. Open a capsule onto their food. Again, ask your veterinarian if you are allowed to open up the capsule and sprinkle its contents onto your pet’s food. This method works best when you can absolutely not get them to swallow the pill. Be sure to use only a small amount of food for the medication to ensure they will eat it all and thusly take all their medication. Put the pill with their food whole. Most dogs will eat it and not even realize it is in their food. Crush and mixing the pill with wet food, pudding, treats, or mashed potatoes. Try wrapping the full pill in cheese, meat, or bread.
You can also try dropping the pill down to the back of their throat and massaging their throat as they swallow. Be sure to stop doing this if your pet looks frightened or upset.
For liquid medication, you will need to use a syringe to administer the application. Open your pet’s mouth using one hand, place the syringe at the back of their throat between their teeth, and depress the plunger. Reward your pet with a treat to make it a special occasion, so your pet will want to take their medication without incidence again.
If you can not get your young pet to take a pill, ask your veterinarian about other options. Some medications are available in injections, liquids and even creams.
If you are not sure about a pet medication, be sure to talk to your veterinarian before you give your young pet the prescription. Likewise, when starting a new medication, you should watch your young pet for signs of allergy, which can include sneezing, scratching, rashes, hives, drooling, lethargy, increased or decreased appetite, runny nose, congestion, wheezing, panting and more. Be aware of any change in your pet’s behavior that could signify that they are having an allergic reaction to the medication. If you think your young pet is having any type of reaction, stop giving the medication and speak with your veterinarian immediately before proceeding.
JIM
When a veterinarian prescribes pet meds for your pet, it is incredibly important that you follow the specific directions that the veterinarian gave you for your pet, and that you do not give those pet meds to any other pets in your home. Pet meds can have drastically different effects on animals that are not prescribed that certain medication. It is important to be wary when giving your pet medication so that none of the other pets in your home can access them.
It is also important to talk to your veterinarian about pet meds for specifically younger pets, especially if you are looking to add a pet med that your vet has not prescribed, such as for fleas, ticks, heartworm, or skin and coat vitamins. Sometimes younger pets can get very ill from even an over the counter medication such as the flea and tick medications, and those for heartworms. It is very important to talk to your veterinarian first, just as you would your own doctor, before starting a young pet, or an older one for that matter, on any new medication, even if it is just vitamins. Your veterinarian will know what is best for the health and safety of your pet.
Many pet foods on the market, especially higher end cat and dog foods have vitamins already infused in the ingredients, which can give your young pet more vitamins than necessary. This could cause more problems than you think possible, such as the risk of getting vitamin toxicity or overdosing. Overdosing your young pet on vitamins can cause renal failure, heart failure, and a variety of other maladies, some of which are fatal.
If you have followed all of the steps and have taken your pet to see their veterinarian, whom which agrees to a pet med for your young puppy or kitten, be sure to follow the dosage information given on the label. Once again, an incorrect dosage could cause an overdose of medication for your young pet and cause illness or death.
How you give your young pet a dosage of their medication is also another aspect to consider. Usually, pets do not like to take medication, and will often put up a fight. Your young pet may not understand what it is you are trying to do when you are administering medication. To administer medication to your young pet in pill form, you can try:
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Crushing the pill onto their food. Be sure to check with the veterinarian that it is okay to crush the medication. Some medications, such as capsules, can not be crushed and are meant to be swallowed whole. Open a capsule onto their food. Again, ask your veterinarian if you are allowed to open up the capsule and sprinkle its contents onto your pet’s food. This method works best when you can absolutely not get them to swallow the pill. Be sure to use only a small amount of food for the medication to ensure they will eat it all and thusly take all their medication. Put the pill with their food whole. Most dogs will eat it and not even realize it is in their food. Crush and mixing the pill with wet food, pudding, treats, or mashed potatoes. Try wrapping the full pill in cheese, meat, or bread.
You can also try dropping the pill down to the back of their throat and massaging their throat as they swallow. Be sure to stop doing this if your pet looks frightened or upset.
For liquid medication, you will need to use a syringe to administer the application. Open your pet’s mouth using one hand, place the syringe at the back of their throat between their teeth, and depress the plunger. Reward your pet with a treat to make it a special occasion, so your pet will want to take their medication without incidence again.
If you can not get your young pet to take a pill, ask your veterinarian about other options. Some medications are available in injections, liquids and even creams.
If you are not sure about a pet medication, be sure to talk to your veterinarian before you give your young pet the prescription. Likewise, when starting a new medication, you should watch your young pet for signs of allergy, which can include sneezing, scratching, rashes, hives, drooling, lethargy, increased or decreased appetite, runny nose, congestion, wheezing, panting and more. Be aware of any change in your pet’s behavior that could signify that they are having an allergic reaction to the medication. If you think your young pet is having any type of reaction, stop giving the medication and speak with your veterinarian immediately before proceeding.
JIM
Aug
29
Dental Hygiene and your Pet
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Jack Stevens asked:
Were you aware that some dogs actually smile? It’s true! Chesapeake Bay retrievers are known for their “Chessy smile,” an inherited trait that usually occurs when they are embarrassed or caught off guard. If you are not “prepared” for it, the dog can appear to be “baring its teeth” at you! But relax - it’s just a smile! And, as is the case with human beings, good oral hygiene is a critically important component to your pet’s overall health - whether or not they smile!
Dental problems including gingivitis (bad breath), periodontal (outer tooth, root and gingival areas), endodontic (internal tooth structure) and orthodontic (abnormal tooth positioning) issues can affect your furry family members, regardless of their sex, breed or age. Just like human beings, your dog’s bloodstream can carry bacteria from a dental infection to other organs in the body, including the heart valves and kidneys.
If your dog smiles – you’ll be able to count a lot of teeth! Dogs have twenty-eight deciduous (puppy teeth), and 42 permanent teeth. Since dogs are unable to brush and floss their own teeth, they rely on their “pet parents”, or their veterinarian, to provide them with regular dental care. Dogs that chew on hard objects will occasionally suffer other forms of trauma that damage teeth. Bad breath, infections, and pain severe enough for the dog to forgo eating are a few of the symptoms that can occur from dental disease.
Tooth loss and other more serious complications caused by severe dental disease can be prevented. Dental assessment should be part of every dog’s annual physical examination by a veterinarian. (Most veterinary pet insurance plans cover routine dental examinations, including teeth cleaning.) Your vet can recommend appropriate treatment and maintenance of good oral hygiene. Veterinarians who specialize in dentistry offer advanced training, equipment and treatment options for more complicated dental diseases.
Most canine dental disease can be prevented by professional and at home care. Pet parents should train puppies to allow them to check teeth and gums for problems, and oral hygiene should be practiced consistently. Look for a double row of teeth (indicating retained puppy teeth), as well as redness or foul odors. Any abnormalities should be checked by your veterinarian.
A good quality dry dog food and treats that control tartar also may slow tartar buildup. Annual veterinary exams and professional cleanings are vital in keeping your dog’s healthy – and smiling!
KIRBY
Were you aware that some dogs actually smile? It’s true! Chesapeake Bay retrievers are known for their “Chessy smile,” an inherited trait that usually occurs when they are embarrassed or caught off guard. If you are not “prepared” for it, the dog can appear to be “baring its teeth” at you! But relax - it’s just a smile! And, as is the case with human beings, good oral hygiene is a critically important component to your pet’s overall health - whether or not they smile!
Dental problems including gingivitis (bad breath), periodontal (outer tooth, root and gingival areas), endodontic (internal tooth structure) and orthodontic (abnormal tooth positioning) issues can affect your furry family members, regardless of their sex, breed or age. Just like human beings, your dog’s bloodstream can carry bacteria from a dental infection to other organs in the body, including the heart valves and kidneys.
If your dog smiles – you’ll be able to count a lot of teeth! Dogs have twenty-eight deciduous (puppy teeth), and 42 permanent teeth. Since dogs are unable to brush and floss their own teeth, they rely on their “pet parents”, or their veterinarian, to provide them with regular dental care. Dogs that chew on hard objects will occasionally suffer other forms of trauma that damage teeth. Bad breath, infections, and pain severe enough for the dog to forgo eating are a few of the symptoms that can occur from dental disease.
Tooth loss and other more serious complications caused by severe dental disease can be prevented. Dental assessment should be part of every dog’s annual physical examination by a veterinarian. (Most veterinary pet insurance plans cover routine dental examinations, including teeth cleaning.) Your vet can recommend appropriate treatment and maintenance of good oral hygiene. Veterinarians who specialize in dentistry offer advanced training, equipment and treatment options for more complicated dental diseases.
Most canine dental disease can be prevented by professional and at home care. Pet parents should train puppies to allow them to check teeth and gums for problems, and oral hygiene should be practiced consistently. Look for a double row of teeth (indicating retained puppy teeth), as well as redness or foul odors. Any abnormalities should be checked by your veterinarian.
A good quality dry dog food and treats that control tartar also may slow tartar buildup. Annual veterinary exams and professional cleanings are vital in keeping your dog’s healthy – and smiling!
KIRBY
Aug
29
Veterinarian?
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Aly asked:
How much does a veterinarian get paid? I am thinking about becoming a veterinarian and i don’t know what their salary is. I was thinking of becoming either an equine veterinarian or just a regular(dog,cat) veterinarian.
I want to be a vet for the love for animals. And i just wanted to know how much they get paid just for information.
I live in california and will work here too.
CORNELL
How much does a veterinarian get paid? I am thinking about becoming a veterinarian and i don’t know what their salary is. I was thinking of becoming either an equine veterinarian or just a regular(dog,cat) veterinarian.
I want to be a vet for the love for animals. And i just wanted to know how much they get paid just for information.
I live in california and will work here too.
CORNELL
Aug
29
Saying Goodbye to our Best Friend
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Lissette Robaina asked:
Old age is inevitable and a normal part of life. The age your dog will reach senior status will vary by breed and by other factors. Yearly checkups with your Veterinarian will provide a strong backbone to your dog’s health and well-being. Your Veterinarian will advise you of certain inherited medical problems that may arise as you dog ages. He will also inform you of certain steps and life changes that your aging dog will require. As a responsible pet-parent, we must pay close attention to the advice our Veterinarian gives to us.
As your dog ages, there are medical problems that can be prevented and or cured. There are changes in your dog’s life as he ages that can be accommodated. There are steps you can take to make your dog’s elderly years more comfortable, relaxed and content. As with humans, old age in dogs requires a sense of security and calmness by our caregivers and caretakers. People change with age is the same ways. Senior dog need and deserve extra care as elderly people do.
Unfortunately, saying goodbye to our “Best Friend” is never easy. There is nothing you can do or learn to prepare yourself for that void. But time to say a loving goodbye is a blessing. Cherished time with your dog is priceless. Most of all cherish your dog’s senior years. They are wonderful times and they pass too quickly. If you do experience the loss of your dog, seeking support of friends and family who understand your grief is imperative. Make every day count, so that you carry over many cherished memories of your faithful companion.
IAN
Old age is inevitable and a normal part of life. The age your dog will reach senior status will vary by breed and by other factors. Yearly checkups with your Veterinarian will provide a strong backbone to your dog’s health and well-being. Your Veterinarian will advise you of certain inherited medical problems that may arise as you dog ages. He will also inform you of certain steps and life changes that your aging dog will require. As a responsible pet-parent, we must pay close attention to the advice our Veterinarian gives to us.
As your dog ages, there are medical problems that can be prevented and or cured. There are changes in your dog’s life as he ages that can be accommodated. There are steps you can take to make your dog’s elderly years more comfortable, relaxed and content. As with humans, old age in dogs requires a sense of security and calmness by our caregivers and caretakers. People change with age is the same ways. Senior dog need and deserve extra care as elderly people do.
Unfortunately, saying goodbye to our “Best Friend” is never easy. There is nothing you can do or learn to prepare yourself for that void. But time to say a loving goodbye is a blessing. Cherished time with your dog is priceless. Most of all cherish your dog’s senior years. They are wonderful times and they pass too quickly. If you do experience the loss of your dog, seeking support of friends and family who understand your grief is imperative. Make every day count, so that you carry over many cherished memories of your faithful companion.
IAN
Aug
28
Nutrition and Exercise Keys to a Long Life for Cats
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Matthew Paolini asked:
When it comes to growing old gracefully, the lifespan of your favorite feline is influenced by a number of factors, including breed, environment and genetics. While a cat’s lifespan will vary depending on these contributing factors, a good rule of thumb is that a healthy house cat will live to at least the age of fifteen. That being said, it’s not uncommon for a cat to live longer and some cats are known to have reached the ripe old age of thirty.
Just like humans, cats live the longest on a good nutritious diet. As cats grow older, their nutritional needs change and it’s important to feed them an appropriately balanced diet. Despite the recent scare about contaminated cat food made with ingredients imported from China, most national cat food brands are now considered safe. These are available in different formulas matched to particular stages in a cat’s life and are usually well liked by cats. If you’re concerned about food safety, you can always make you own cat food at home. Whether your choose a national brand or make your own food, it’s important not to overfeed your cat so it can maintain a healthy weight.
Humans and cats have other things in common, too. Regular exercise is part of a healthy life style for both cats and humans. One way to keep your cat healthy and fit is to allow it some time outdoors everyday. Indoors, give your cat a scratching post and a selection of toys. Setting aside some time to play with your cat everyday is a great way to improve your own quality of life and give your cat the exercise it needs to stay healthy.
Another way to help your cat live longer may come as a surprise. I used to think Bob Barker, the former host of the popular TV game show, The Price is Right, reminded viewers to spay or neuter their cats and dogs because of the sheer number of animals roaming the streets of Los Angeles. While that may very well have been Barker’s primary motive, it turns out that spaying or neutering your cat can actually increase its life expectancy. While statistics show that a fixed cat lives longer on average, it’s not necessarily clear why. One theory speculates that a fixed cat is less likely to roam far from home, which reduces its exposure to disease and other dangers.
Cats grow more susceptible to disease as they grow older, but there are many things you can do to help keep you cat healthy. Regular brushing will satisfy your cat’s instinct for regular grooming and also help to prevent common skin diseases. Remember, too, that a cat can’t care for its own teeth. Brushing your tabby’s teeth everyday will help ward off conditions like chronic cat breath, gum disease and more serious conditions like resorption lesions. You should also watch for changes in your cat’s eating or sleeping patterns or an abnormal incidence of hairballs, all of which can point to more serious health issues that may require treatment by a veterinarian.
Finally, a good relationship with a qualified veterinarian is a must in the event your cat ever requires the care of a veterinarian. Regular visits to the vet, even when there’s no emergency, can extend the life of your cat by many happy years. So, make the effort to find a vet in your area. Friends or relatives can sometimes provide a recommendation, but if you’ve recently moved or don’t know another cat owner you can ask, check your online yellow pages for a list of qualified vets in your neighborhood.
FRED
When it comes to growing old gracefully, the lifespan of your favorite feline is influenced by a number of factors, including breed, environment and genetics. While a cat’s lifespan will vary depending on these contributing factors, a good rule of thumb is that a healthy house cat will live to at least the age of fifteen. That being said, it’s not uncommon for a cat to live longer and some cats are known to have reached the ripe old age of thirty.
Just like humans, cats live the longest on a good nutritious diet. As cats grow older, their nutritional needs change and it’s important to feed them an appropriately balanced diet. Despite the recent scare about contaminated cat food made with ingredients imported from China, most national cat food brands are now considered safe. These are available in different formulas matched to particular stages in a cat’s life and are usually well liked by cats. If you’re concerned about food safety, you can always make you own cat food at home. Whether your choose a national brand or make your own food, it’s important not to overfeed your cat so it can maintain a healthy weight.
Humans and cats have other things in common, too. Regular exercise is part of a healthy life style for both cats and humans. One way to keep your cat healthy and fit is to allow it some time outdoors everyday. Indoors, give your cat a scratching post and a selection of toys. Setting aside some time to play with your cat everyday is a great way to improve your own quality of life and give your cat the exercise it needs to stay healthy.
Another way to help your cat live longer may come as a surprise. I used to think Bob Barker, the former host of the popular TV game show, The Price is Right, reminded viewers to spay or neuter their cats and dogs because of the sheer number of animals roaming the streets of Los Angeles. While that may very well have been Barker’s primary motive, it turns out that spaying or neutering your cat can actually increase its life expectancy. While statistics show that a fixed cat lives longer on average, it’s not necessarily clear why. One theory speculates that a fixed cat is less likely to roam far from home, which reduces its exposure to disease and other dangers.
Cats grow more susceptible to disease as they grow older, but there are many things you can do to help keep you cat healthy. Regular brushing will satisfy your cat’s instinct for regular grooming and also help to prevent common skin diseases. Remember, too, that a cat can’t care for its own teeth. Brushing your tabby’s teeth everyday will help ward off conditions like chronic cat breath, gum disease and more serious conditions like resorption lesions. You should also watch for changes in your cat’s eating or sleeping patterns or an abnormal incidence of hairballs, all of which can point to more serious health issues that may require treatment by a veterinarian.
Finally, a good relationship with a qualified veterinarian is a must in the event your cat ever requires the care of a veterinarian. Regular visits to the vet, even when there’s no emergency, can extend the life of your cat by many happy years. So, make the effort to find a vet in your area. Friends or relatives can sometimes provide a recommendation, but if you’ve recently moved or don’t know another cat owner you can ask, check your online yellow pages for a list of qualified vets in your neighborhood.
FRED
Aug
28
What are the career benefits of a veterinarian?
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Jamy asked:
Hey, I’m doing a project on the careers I want and one of them is a veterinarian and I really need to know what the career benefits are or if there’s any website I can look at. I’ve looked in a lot of places and nothing really shows up. Can anyone help? Thanks!
EZRA
Hey, I’m doing a project on the careers I want and one of them is a veterinarian and I really need to know what the career benefits are or if there’s any website I can look at. I’ve looked in a lot of places and nothing really shows up. Can anyone help? Thanks!
EZRA
Aug
28
External Parasites and the Health of Your Pet
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WoodCreek Pet Products asked:
Fleas
Flea Basics
Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your pet can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and dogs. Adult fleas are dark brown, no bigger than a sesame seed, and able to move rapidly over your pet’s skin.
Adult fleas live their entire lives on your pet. Female fleas begin laying eggs within 24 hours of selecting your pet as a host, producing up to 50 eggs each day. These eggs fall from your pet onto the floor or furniture, including your pet’s bed, or onto any other indoor or outdoor area where your pet happens to go. Tiny, worm-like larvae hatch from the eggs and burrow into carpets, under furniture, or into soil before spinning a cocoon. The cocooned flea pupae can lie dormant (inactive) for weeks before emerging as adults that are ready to infest (or reinfest) your pet. The result is a flea life cycle of anywhere from 12 days to 6 months.
Risks and Consequences
You may not know that your pet has fleas until their number increases to the point that your pet is obviously uncomfortable. Signs of flea problems range from mild redness to severe scratching that can lead to open sores and skin infections. One of the first things you may notice on a pet with fleas is “flea dirt” — the black flea droppings left on your pet’s coat.
Fleas bite animals and **** their blood; young or small pets with heavy flea infestations may become anemic. Some pets can develop an allergy to flea saliva that may result in more severe irritation and scratching. Also, pets can become infected with certain types of tapeworms if they ingest fleas carrying tapeworm eggs. In areas with moderate to severe flea infestations, people may also be bitten by fleas. While fleas are capable of transmitting several other infectious diseases to pets and people, this is rare.
Treatment and Control
Your veterinarian will recommend an appropriate flea control plan for your pet based upon your needs and the severity of the flea infestation.
Fleas spend a lot of their time off of your pet and in the environment. In addition to treating your pet, reduce the flea population in your house by thoroughly cleaning your pet’s sleeping quarters and vacuuming floors and furniture that your pet comes in contact with frequently. Careful and regular vacuuming/cleaning of the pet’s living area helps to remove and kill flea eggs, larvae, and pupae. You may also have to treat your house with insecticides to kill the fleas; consult with your veterinarian about products safe for use around pets and children.
With moderate and severe flea infestations, you may be advised to treat your yard in addition to treating the inside of your home. Your veterinarian can recommend an appropriate course of action and suggest ways to prevent future flea infestations.
Ticks
Tick Basics
Hosting a tick is the price dogs or, less commonly, cats may pay for investigating shrubbery, brush, or wild undergrowth. Ticks have a four-stage life cycle, and immature ticks often feed on small, wild animals found in forests, prairies, and brush. Adult ticks seek larger hosts like dogs and cats who venture into these habitats. Tick exposure may be seasonal, depending on geographic location.
Risks and Consequences
Ticks are most often found around your dog’s neck, in the ears, in the folds between the legs and the body, and between the toes. Cats may have ticks on their neck or face. Tick bites can cause skin irritation and heavy infestations can cause anemia in pets. Ticks are also capable of spreading serious infectious diseases (such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and others) to the pets and the people on which they feed. Disease risk varies by geographic area and tick species.
Treatment and Control
Prompt removal of ticks is very important because it lessens the chance of disease transmission from the tick to your pet. Remove ticks by carefully using tweezers to firmly grip the tick as close to the pet’s skin as possible and gently pulling the tick free without twisting it. After removing the tick, crush it while avoiding contact with tick fluids that can carry disease. Do not attempt to smother the tick with alcohol or petroleum jelly, or apply a hot match to it, as this may cause the tick to regurgitate saliva into the wound, increasing the risk of disease.
Pets at risk for ticks should be treated during the tick season with an appropriate tick preventative. Your veterinarian can recommend a product best suited to your pet’s needs. Owners who take their pets to tick-prone areas during camping, sporting, or hiking trips should examine their pets for ticks immediately upon returning home and remove them from their pets. If your pet picks up ticks in your backyard, trimming bushes and removing brush may reduce your pet’s exposure to tick habitats.
Ear Mites
Mite Basics
Ear mites are common in young cats and dogs, and generally confine themselves to the ears and surrounding area. Mites are tiny and individual mites may be seen only with the aid of a microscope. Your pet can pick up ear mites by close contact with an infested pet or its bedding.
Risks and Consequences
Ear mites can cause intense irritation of the ear canal. Signs of ear mite infestation include excessive head shaking and scratching of the ears. Your pet may scratch to the point that it creates bleeding sores around its ears. A brown or black ear discharge is common with ear mite infections.
Treatment and Control
Treatment of ear mites involves thorough ear cleaning and medication. Your veterinarian can recommend an effective treatment plan.
Sarcoptic Mange Mites
Mite Basics
Microscopic sarcoptic mange mites cause sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies. Sarcoptic mange mites affect dogs of all ages, during any time of the year. Sarcoptic mange mites are highly contagious to other dogs and may be passed by close contact with infested animals, bedding, or grooming tools.
Risks and Consequences
Sarcoptic mange mites burrow through the top layer of the dog’s skin and cause intense itching. Clinical signs include generalized hair loss, a skin rash, and crusting. Skin infections may develop secondary to the intense irritation. People who come in close contact with an affected dog may develop a skin rash and should see their physician.
Treatment and Control
Dogs with sarcoptic mange require medication to kill the mites and additional treatment to soothe the skin and resolve related infections. Cleaning and treatment of the dog’s environment is also necessary.
Demodectic Mange Mites
Mite Basics
Demodectic mange caused by demodectic mange mites is mainly a problem in dogs. Demodectic mange mites are microscopic, cigar-shaped, and not highly contagious. A mother dog, however, may pass the mites to her puppies.
Risks and Consequences
Localized demodectic mange tends to appear in young dogs as patches of scaly skin and redness around the eyes and mouth and, perhaps, the legs and trunk. Unlike other types of mange, demodectic mange may signal an underlying medical condition, and your pet’s overall health should be carefully evaluated. Less commonly, young and old dogs experience a generalized form of demodectic mange and can exhibit widespread patches of redness, hair loss, and scaly, thickened skin.
Treatment and Control
Your veterinarian will discuss treatment options with you. Treatment of dogs with localized demodectic mange generally results in favorable outcomes. Generalized demodectic mange (demodecosis), however, may be difficult to treat, and treatment may only control the condition, rather than cure it.
Important Points
Look for fleas, ticks, and coat abnormalities any time you groom your dog or cat or when you return home from areas that are likely to have higher numbers of these parasites.
See your veterinarian if your pet excessively scratches, chews, or licks its haircoat, or persistently shakes its head. These clinical signs may indicate the presence of external parasites or other conditions requiring medical care.
Prompt treatment of parasites lessens your pet’s discomfort, decreases the chances of disease transmission from parasite to pet, and may reduce the degree of home infestation.
Discuss the health of all family pets with your veterinarian when one pet becomes infested. Some parasites cycle among pets, making control of infestations difficult unless other pets are considered. Consult your veterinarian before beginning treatment.
Tell your veterinarian if you have attempted any parasite remedies, as this may impact your veterinarian’s recommendation.
Be especially careful when applying insecticides to cats, as cats are particularly sensitive to these products. Never use a product that is not approved for cats, as the results could be lethal.
Follow label directions carefully.
Leave treatment to the experts. Your veterinarian offers technical expertise and can assist you in identifying products that are most likely to effectively and safely control your pet’s parasite problem.
ALI
Fleas
Flea Basics
Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your pet can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and dogs. Adult fleas are dark brown, no bigger than a sesame seed, and able to move rapidly over your pet’s skin.
Adult fleas live their entire lives on your pet. Female fleas begin laying eggs within 24 hours of selecting your pet as a host, producing up to 50 eggs each day. These eggs fall from your pet onto the floor or furniture, including your pet’s bed, or onto any other indoor or outdoor area where your pet happens to go. Tiny, worm-like larvae hatch from the eggs and burrow into carpets, under furniture, or into soil before spinning a cocoon. The cocooned flea pupae can lie dormant (inactive) for weeks before emerging as adults that are ready to infest (or reinfest) your pet. The result is a flea life cycle of anywhere from 12 days to 6 months.
Risks and Consequences
You may not know that your pet has fleas until their number increases to the point that your pet is obviously uncomfortable. Signs of flea problems range from mild redness to severe scratching that can lead to open sores and skin infections. One of the first things you may notice on a pet with fleas is “flea dirt” — the black flea droppings left on your pet’s coat.
Fleas bite animals and **** their blood; young or small pets with heavy flea infestations may become anemic. Some pets can develop an allergy to flea saliva that may result in more severe irritation and scratching. Also, pets can become infected with certain types of tapeworms if they ingest fleas carrying tapeworm eggs. In areas with moderate to severe flea infestations, people may also be bitten by fleas. While fleas are capable of transmitting several other infectious diseases to pets and people, this is rare.
Treatment and Control
Your veterinarian will recommend an appropriate flea control plan for your pet based upon your needs and the severity of the flea infestation.
Fleas spend a lot of their time off of your pet and in the environment. In addition to treating your pet, reduce the flea population in your house by thoroughly cleaning your pet’s sleeping quarters and vacuuming floors and furniture that your pet comes in contact with frequently. Careful and regular vacuuming/cleaning of the pet’s living area helps to remove and kill flea eggs, larvae, and pupae. You may also have to treat your house with insecticides to kill the fleas; consult with your veterinarian about products safe for use around pets and children.
With moderate and severe flea infestations, you may be advised to treat your yard in addition to treating the inside of your home. Your veterinarian can recommend an appropriate course of action and suggest ways to prevent future flea infestations.
Ticks
Tick Basics
Hosting a tick is the price dogs or, less commonly, cats may pay for investigating shrubbery, brush, or wild undergrowth. Ticks have a four-stage life cycle, and immature ticks often feed on small, wild animals found in forests, prairies, and brush. Adult ticks seek larger hosts like dogs and cats who venture into these habitats. Tick exposure may be seasonal, depending on geographic location.
Risks and Consequences
Ticks are most often found around your dog’s neck, in the ears, in the folds between the legs and the body, and between the toes. Cats may have ticks on their neck or face. Tick bites can cause skin irritation and heavy infestations can cause anemia in pets. Ticks are also capable of spreading serious infectious diseases (such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and others) to the pets and the people on which they feed. Disease risk varies by geographic area and tick species.
Treatment and Control
Prompt removal of ticks is very important because it lessens the chance of disease transmission from the tick to your pet. Remove ticks by carefully using tweezers to firmly grip the tick as close to the pet’s skin as possible and gently pulling the tick free without twisting it. After removing the tick, crush it while avoiding contact with tick fluids that can carry disease. Do not attempt to smother the tick with alcohol or petroleum jelly, or apply a hot match to it, as this may cause the tick to regurgitate saliva into the wound, increasing the risk of disease.
Pets at risk for ticks should be treated during the tick season with an appropriate tick preventative. Your veterinarian can recommend a product best suited to your pet’s needs. Owners who take their pets to tick-prone areas during camping, sporting, or hiking trips should examine their pets for ticks immediately upon returning home and remove them from their pets. If your pet picks up ticks in your backyard, trimming bushes and removing brush may reduce your pet’s exposure to tick habitats.
Ear Mites
Mite Basics
Ear mites are common in young cats and dogs, and generally confine themselves to the ears and surrounding area. Mites are tiny and individual mites may be seen only with the aid of a microscope. Your pet can pick up ear mites by close contact with an infested pet or its bedding.
Risks and Consequences
Ear mites can cause intense irritation of the ear canal. Signs of ear mite infestation include excessive head shaking and scratching of the ears. Your pet may scratch to the point that it creates bleeding sores around its ears. A brown or black ear discharge is common with ear mite infections.
Treatment and Control
Treatment of ear mites involves thorough ear cleaning and medication. Your veterinarian can recommend an effective treatment plan.
Sarcoptic Mange Mites
Mite Basics
Microscopic sarcoptic mange mites cause sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies. Sarcoptic mange mites affect dogs of all ages, during any time of the year. Sarcoptic mange mites are highly contagious to other dogs and may be passed by close contact with infested animals, bedding, or grooming tools.
Risks and Consequences
Sarcoptic mange mites burrow through the top layer of the dog’s skin and cause intense itching. Clinical signs include generalized hair loss, a skin rash, and crusting. Skin infections may develop secondary to the intense irritation. People who come in close contact with an affected dog may develop a skin rash and should see their physician.
Treatment and Control
Dogs with sarcoptic mange require medication to kill the mites and additional treatment to soothe the skin and resolve related infections. Cleaning and treatment of the dog’s environment is also necessary.
Demodectic Mange Mites
Mite Basics
Demodectic mange caused by demodectic mange mites is mainly a problem in dogs. Demodectic mange mites are microscopic, cigar-shaped, and not highly contagious. A mother dog, however, may pass the mites to her puppies.
Risks and Consequences
Localized demodectic mange tends to appear in young dogs as patches of scaly skin and redness around the eyes and mouth and, perhaps, the legs and trunk. Unlike other types of mange, demodectic mange may signal an underlying medical condition, and your pet’s overall health should be carefully evaluated. Less commonly, young and old dogs experience a generalized form of demodectic mange and can exhibit widespread patches of redness, hair loss, and scaly, thickened skin.
Treatment and Control
Your veterinarian will discuss treatment options with you. Treatment of dogs with localized demodectic mange generally results in favorable outcomes. Generalized demodectic mange (demodecosis), however, may be difficult to treat, and treatment may only control the condition, rather than cure it.
Important Points
Look for fleas, ticks, and coat abnormalities any time you groom your dog or cat or when you return home from areas that are likely to have higher numbers of these parasites.
See your veterinarian if your pet excessively scratches, chews, or licks its haircoat, or persistently shakes its head. These clinical signs may indicate the presence of external parasites or other conditions requiring medical care.
Prompt treatment of parasites lessens your pet’s discomfort, decreases the chances of disease transmission from parasite to pet, and may reduce the degree of home infestation.
Discuss the health of all family pets with your veterinarian when one pet becomes infested. Some parasites cycle among pets, making control of infestations difficult unless other pets are considered. Consult your veterinarian before beginning treatment.
Tell your veterinarian if you have attempted any parasite remedies, as this may impact your veterinarian’s recommendation.
Be especially careful when applying insecticides to cats, as cats are particularly sensitive to these products. Never use a product that is not approved for cats, as the results could be lethal.
Follow label directions carefully.
Leave treatment to the experts. Your veterinarian offers technical expertise and can assist you in identifying products that are most likely to effectively and safely control your pet’s parasite problem.
ALI
Aug
28
Not in Bible But in Quran (16); King Solomon and His Arab Horses
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Prof.dr. Ibrahim Khalil asked:
The Quran declares that King Solomon had noble behaviors, mercy; he loved the Arab horses very much; he was a practitioner of veterinary medicine and he was an ideal example of the perfect leader!
Because of his love and mercy to the horses, the Lord rewarded him by what is faster than his horses!
On the other hand, these facts are not mentioned in the Bible which says that King Solomon had 1000 women belonged to him!
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Solomon and His Arab Horses
King Solomon loved the ‘Arab horses ‘ very much.
He loved them because they made him closer to his Lord. Using them, he would be able to strike the unbelievers, the enemies of his Lord!
King Solomon was regularly displaying his horses, taking care of them and he used to treat them from anything they had.
The following verses describe how he did display his Arab horses.
Surah (Chapter) 38:30-33
30] We gave Solomon to David; and he was an excellent worshiper, surely he was penitent; he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
31] When his dressage steeds were presented to him at eventide light-footed coursers,
32] And he said: lo! I have preferred the love of good things to the remembrance of my lord– until the sun set and time for the prayer was over,
33] “bring them back to Me.” then he began to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks.”
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These verses declare that Allah bestowed on David, Solomon, his son - what an excellent servant! That is, Solomon. Truly he was a penitent [soul], always returning [to Allah] with glorification and remembrance at all times.
In other words, King Solomon was ever turning in repentance (towards Allah)) he is ever betaking himself to Allah and engaged in His obedience.
When one evening - which is the period after midday - there were displayed before him the prancing steeds
‘Arab horses ‘, standing on three legs with the fourth supported on the edge of the hoof, each horse was a ‘racer’; the meaning is that these [horses] are such that when they are halted they stand still and when they run they surpass [others] in speed). One thousand horses were displayed before him after he had performed the midday prayer, for he had wanted to use them in a holy struggle (jihad) against an enemy.
He said, ‘Lo! I have preferred, I have desired, the love of good things, that is, of horses, in the remembrance of my Lord’,
Then he said: Bring them back to me! Bring back whatever was shown to me, that is, the horses that were displayed; and they so brought them back. Then he began to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks (treating them with medications).
This indicates that King Solomon was a smart veterinarian and a practitioner of veterinary medicine.
To achieve that, some prerequisites are needed of course; e.g. an extensive background of the basic sciences such as anatomy and physiology in addition to knowledge of pathology and pharmacology. It seems likely that King Solomon had great knowledge in all of these sciences!
Not only that, but as a leader of a great kingdom, Solomon used to take care of everything in his kingdom, he heard the speech of the ant and smiled, he reviewed the birds and knew that the Hoopoe was absent and put the devils under strict control!
Herein, he displayed and treated his horses! He was not the kind of leader which sits in his office and depends on his agents’ reports!
Moreover, the story indicates that King Solomon was very modest; look at him treating his horses by himself!
In addition, King Solomon was very merciful to the animals.
Because He was like that, Allah rewarded him what was better and faster than the horses, and this was the wind, which blew at his command as he wished (read my article about King Solomon and the Wind).
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It is amazing that the Quran declares these facts about King Solomon. He had noble behavior, mercy; he loved the Arab horses very much; he was a practitioner of veterinary medicine and he was an ideal example of the perfect leader!
On the other hand, these facts are not mentioned in the Bible which says that Solomon’s women were one thousand!
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Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: “Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?”
By the way, the disbelieved ignorant Arabs stated that the Quran quoted from the Bible more than 1400 years ago! (Read my article about chapter 25).
MARLON
The Quran declares that King Solomon had noble behaviors, mercy; he loved the Arab horses very much; he was a practitioner of veterinary medicine and he was an ideal example of the perfect leader!
Because of his love and mercy to the horses, the Lord rewarded him by what is faster than his horses!
On the other hand, these facts are not mentioned in the Bible which says that King Solomon had 1000 women belonged to him!
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Solomon and His Arab Horses
King Solomon loved the ‘Arab horses ‘ very much.
He loved them because they made him closer to his Lord. Using them, he would be able to strike the unbelievers, the enemies of his Lord!
King Solomon was regularly displaying his horses, taking care of them and he used to treat them from anything they had.
The following verses describe how he did display his Arab horses.
Surah (Chapter) 38:30-33
30] We gave Solomon to David; and he was an excellent worshiper, surely he was penitent; he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
31] When his dressage steeds were presented to him at eventide light-footed coursers,
32] And he said: lo! I have preferred the love of good things to the remembrance of my lord– until the sun set and time for the prayer was over,
33] “bring them back to Me.” then he began to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks.”
———
These verses declare that Allah bestowed on David, Solomon, his son - what an excellent servant! That is, Solomon. Truly he was a penitent [soul], always returning [to Allah] with glorification and remembrance at all times.
In other words, King Solomon was ever turning in repentance (towards Allah)) he is ever betaking himself to Allah and engaged in His obedience.
When one evening - which is the period after midday - there were displayed before him the prancing steeds
‘Arab horses ‘, standing on three legs with the fourth supported on the edge of the hoof, each horse was a ‘racer’; the meaning is that these [horses] are such that when they are halted they stand still and when they run they surpass [others] in speed). One thousand horses were displayed before him after he had performed the midday prayer, for he had wanted to use them in a holy struggle (jihad) against an enemy.
He said, ‘Lo! I have preferred, I have desired, the love of good things, that is, of horses, in the remembrance of my Lord’,
Then he said: Bring them back to me! Bring back whatever was shown to me, that is, the horses that were displayed; and they so brought them back. Then he began to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks (treating them with medications).
This indicates that King Solomon was a smart veterinarian and a practitioner of veterinary medicine.
To achieve that, some prerequisites are needed of course; e.g. an extensive background of the basic sciences such as anatomy and physiology in addition to knowledge of pathology and pharmacology. It seems likely that King Solomon had great knowledge in all of these sciences!
Not only that, but as a leader of a great kingdom, Solomon used to take care of everything in his kingdom, he heard the speech of the ant and smiled, he reviewed the birds and knew that the Hoopoe was absent and put the devils under strict control!
Herein, he displayed and treated his horses! He was not the kind of leader which sits in his office and depends on his agents’ reports!
Moreover, the story indicates that King Solomon was very modest; look at him treating his horses by himself!
In addition, King Solomon was very merciful to the animals.
Because He was like that, Allah rewarded him what was better and faster than the horses, and this was the wind, which blew at his command as he wished (read my article about King Solomon and the Wind).
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It is amazing that the Quran declares these facts about King Solomon. He had noble behavior, mercy; he loved the Arab horses very much; he was a practitioner of veterinary medicine and he was an ideal example of the perfect leader!
On the other hand, these facts are not mentioned in the Bible which says that Solomon’s women were one thousand!
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Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: “Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?”
By the way, the disbelieved ignorant Arabs stated that the Quran quoted from the Bible more than 1400 years ago! (Read my article about chapter 25).
MARLON