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14/09/2019

Do you know that in only six years, one unaltered female dog can produce 67,000 puppies while one female cat can produce an incredible number of 370,000 kittens in seven years?

As an effort in managing the reproduction of our dear pets, and as part of responsible furparenting, pets undergo the neuter process – the surgical removal of the male pet’s testicles.

Not only for population control, neutering is also done for medical benefits such as:
• To eliminate the occurrence of testicular cancer;
• To reduce the incidence of benign hyperplasia of the prostate gland, prostatitis, and perineal hernias in dogs;
• To potentially decrease or eliminate other objectionable male dog behaviors, such as mounting furniture and family members.

The UPLB Neuter Day is one advocacy effort to promote the importance of neutering to pet health and reproduction. Kudos to the UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine, we are one with you in raising pet health awareness!

Reference: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spaying-and-neutering-your-dog-faqs/

24/07/2019

Do you know that your furry babies between six weeks and six months old are very much prone to Parvovirus?

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and fatal disease. It causes an infectious gastrointestinal illness or heart disease in puppies and young dogs – without treatment, it is potentially dangerous and can cause death. Dogs with incomplete vaccination and puppies that have not been vaccinated yet are at high risk. The virus can easily spread by direct contact with an infected dog or when a dog sniffs or licks infected f***s. Indirect transmission can also occur when your dog comes into contact with a contaminated person, object, or environment. The virus can survive in the enviroment for a long period of time, and is resistant to many commonly used cleaners and disinfectants. Canine parvovirus is an acute illness, symptoms usually develop within three to ten days of exposure.

According to American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), common clinical signs of Parvovirus vary from the following: lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever or low body temperature (hypothermia), vomiting, to severe bloody diarrhea. So, if you suspect that your furry babies are infected by parvovirus, don’t hesitate to immediately bring them to your veterinarian. Intensive care is required to combat parvovirus, and the sooner your dear pets are diagnosed, the better.

Learn more about the topic at: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/canine-parvovirus.aspx

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10/07/2019

Worrying that your furry friend may be suffering from Ehrilichiosis? Visit your veterinarian and ask for ImmunoComb® today!

With ImmunoComb® Canine Ehrlichia Antibody Test Kit, your vet friend can confirm previous exposure of your pets to Ehrlichia canis by detecting your pet’s antibody levels in serum and whole blood. The system identifies suspicious cases of Ehrlichia by accurately detecting the disease at far lower levels of titer. It is a useful tool for the diagnosis of clinical cases present with an infection that has no symptoms or observable signs (subclinical stage of Ehrilichiosis). ImmunoComb® is the most trusted system for Ehrlichia testing by local and international veterinary professionals as it is highly specific and sensitive, thus providing the most reliable results and eliminating the chance of misdiagnosis.

Learn more about the ImmunoComb® Canine Ehrlichia Antibody Test Kit. Talk to your veterinarian today!

Reference: Biogal

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04/07/2019

Do you know that 80% of your pet’s body is water while humans are made up of only 55-60% water?

Be informed on how to always keep your pets hydrated. According to Petsafe, your furry friend needs 0.03 liters of water per pound of body weight to avoid dehydration, but most pets don’t get enough water especially during extreme hot temperatures. Better be aware, here are some common symptoms of pet dehydration that you need to watch out for: vomiting with or without diarrhea, sunken dry-looking eyes, loss of appetite, reduced energy levels and lethargy, excessive panting, and loss of skin elasticity. Always remember if you yourself can be dehydrated or can suffer from heat exhaustion, your dear pets can as well. So, whenever you’re drinking water, make sure to think of your furry friends too.

Here are some tips to keep your pets hydrated:
• Consider adding wet food to your pet’s diet, or add water to their dry food.
• Provide different water stations around your home and always keep your pet’s bowls clean to prevent bacterial growth. Water should be fresh and clean at all times.
• When going out, always bring fresh water for your dear pets.
• When your pet is outside, make sure to provide access to a nice shady spot to cool off.

This July, we are one in celebrating the Pet Hydration Awareness Month with the aim to raise awareness on pet hydration. Join us in this celebration, together, let’s raise awareness!

Reference: https://animalcareclinic.vet and https://www.henryscheinvet.com

Photo concept: https://www.petsafe.net

26/06/2019

There may be more that you need to know about ticks.

Ticks live in dark, moist, brushy places where they lay their eggs and infest their host. They commonly hunt for their hosts in tall grasses and shrubs, but they can also live indoors, thereby the risk of exposure may literally be anywhere. However, you should be aware that they thrive more in very hot weather.

While we enjoy backyard barbecue session with our family, camping, or simply enjoying under the sun with our furry friends, note that it also brings higher risk for our pets to be infected with Ehrlichiosis – an infectious tick borne disease similar to dengue in humans.

Ehrlichiosis comes from a bite of an infected brown dog tick. It can potentially damage or decrease the production of our pet’s white blood cells; worst is it may be fatal. It passes through different stages:

Acute phase – this takes place just after a few days of the dog getting infected. It is rarely fatal when treated. Recovery is possible at an early stage.

Subclinical phase – this can have prolonged presence with no visible symptoms but could pass on to chronic phase.

Chronic phase – this is marked by mild or very severe sickness. In severe cases, the
response to antibiotic therapy is poor and dogs often die from massive hemorrhage, severe debilitation, or secondary infections.

According to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), common clinical signs of Ehrlichiosis vary from the following:

• Depression
• Lethargy
• Anorexia
• Weight loss
• Lymphadenomegaly
• Splenomegaly
• Bleeding

The early symptoms of Ehrlichiosis are easy to miss, yet early diagnosis is critical that’s why it is recommended to conduct regular tick checks on your furry friend and have a regular check up with your veterinarians.

Reference: https://www.petmd.com and https://petable.care

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13/06/2019

You might think that a walk in a park or a swim in a lake might not be hazardous for your dogs nor even for you – when in fact it potentially is. In warm and humid climate, Leptospira spp. thrives, increasing the risk of getting leptospirosis – an infection that could cause serious damage to the kidney and liver, and can be fatal in severe cases. With this, animals in flooded areas have higher risk of exposure. Your pets can be infected by drinking, swimming, or walking through contaminated water, eating contaminated materials, and sniffing infected urine. It may also spread through the urine or fluids of infected animals. The bacteria can also enter the animal’s body through the wound or if bitten by an infected animal. Also, generally, younger animals are more seriously affected than older animals.

In the Philippines, Leptospirosis is considered as an endemic zoonosis, which means, you, a person, can acquire the disease if you are living in proximity with the infected animals as this disease can be transmitted from animals to humans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), clinical signs of letospirosis vary from the following:

• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Reluctance to move
• Loss of appetite
• Excessive drinking
• Frequent urination

One of the best ways to prevent Leptospirosis is by strengthening your pet’s immune system. Don’t you worry, animals with Leptospirosis, when treated early, have a high chance of recovery. So if you think your dogs may have caught Leptospirosis, contact your veterinarian immediately. Your veterinarian can perform test to determine whether or not your dog got Leptospirosis. Don’t risk the life of your furry baby, test early, don’t wait ‘til it’s too late.

Learn more about the topic at: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Leptospirosis.aspx

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06/06/2019

Summer season is about to end, does this mean that you and your dear pets shouldn’t be concerned about flea and tick infestation?

Fleas and ticks pose a threat to your pets year-round, but they are most active during warmer months. So if your dogs and cats are scratching or itching, these parasites are most likely the culprit. As a responsible pet owner, it is necessary to protect your furry friend against these parasites. Flea bites can cause local skin irritation and swelling that may cause discomfort to your pets. Some dogs and cats develop an allergic reaction to flea bites due to scratching of the skin, which can lead to hair loss or to a bacterial skin infection known as "hot spots." Fleas can host tapeworms, and can transmit bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, while ticks on the other hand, transmit not only Lyme disease, but also other illnesses like babesiosis (a malaria-like disease), ehrlichiosis (a bacterial infection), and even tick paralysis.

Keep in mind that even if your pets spend most of their time indoors, they can still pick up diseases from these sneaky pests, they can fly, crawl, or hitchhike on you to get inside your house. Here are some ways on how to prevent your pets from being infested by these parasites:
•Bathe your pets regularly, using a shampoo that can kill fleas and tick
•Frequent vacuuming and/or washing of your pet’s bedding, carpets, and furniture
•Keep your lawn cut short and gardens well maintained to prevent breeding grounds for pests
•Make a habit of “fleas and tick check” on your pet at least once a day

If your furry friend is suffering from flea and tick infestation, best to contact your veterinarian right away to get the best treatment.

Reference: https://www.aspca.org/, https://www.oregonvma.org/ & https://www.akc.org/

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30/05/2019

Are you a pet lover rightfully concerned about the risks of over-vaccination? Worry no more as there is a way to check if your pet’s immunization took effect, or if another vaccination is needed. With VacciCheck® Antibody Test Kit, veterinarians can keep track of your pet’s immune defense level by detecting your pet’s antibodies. VacciCheck® is a simple and affordable in-clinic titer test kit designed to monitor serological status, reduces vaccination failure and prevents the risks of over-vaccination.

VacciCheck® is trusted by veterinarians worldwide. It is recommended by renowned international veterinary associations such as World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in their vaccination guidelines.

Learn more about VacciCheck®. Talk to your veterinarian today!

Reference: Biogal

Photo source: https://www.avma.org

22/05/2019

As a pet lover, our job is to protect our dear pets from infectious diseases, making sure that they are properly vaccinated to boost their protection and immunity. We routinely visit our veterinary clinics once our pets are due for vaccinations. But how can we verify if our pets have sufficient immunity at that time? That’s where titer testing comes in. Titer test is a life-saving tool used by veterinarians to check our pet’s immune defense level by detecting antibodies. It reveals if our pet is still protected by previous vaccination or already requires another vaccination. If your veterinarian detects antibody in your pet’s blood upon titer testing, then there is no need to revaccinate – avoid overvaccination.

Titer testing is conducted to help minimize the risk of both infectious diseases and unnecessary vaccinations. It is also especially useful in making a decision about vaccinating an animal with unknown vaccination history.

Ask your veterinarian about titer testing today!

Reference: Biogal

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08/05/2019

Vaccination is essential for the preventive care of your pet. It is one of the most common veterinary procedures undertaken in small animal practice. Basically, it protects your pet from highly contagious and deadly diseases and improve your pet’s lifetime immunity. Vaccinations are designated as either “Core”, meaning they are recommended for every pets, or “Non-core”, which are recommended for pets at risk for contracting a specific disease.

As pet owners, we are often advised to re-vaccinate our pets with “core vaccines” on an annual basis. However, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) guidelines recommends to re-vaccinate “not more often than every 3 years”. Too much vaccination may develop side effects such as fever, allergic reactions, and immune-mediated diseases.

Talk to your veterinarian to determine the best vaccination protocol that will provide the safest and best protection for your dear pets.

Reference: Biogal and WSAVA

Photo source: https://www.aaha.org

15/04/2019

Remembering the survivor dogs of R.M.S. Titanic. On the night of April 15,1912, the R.M.S Titanic, which was considered the ultimate passenger liner – unparalleled in luxury, size, and technology, struck an iceberg and sank hours later in the North Atlantic Ocean. More than 1,500 people lost their lives and 705 individuals survived the tragic event.

Did you know that there were at least 12 dogs aboard the ship? They were brought onboard by the first-class passengers of Titanic. Tragically, only three (3) dogs survived the Titanic’s sinking, a Pekingese named “Sun Yat-Sen” and two Pomeranians, one named “Lady”. The three survivor dogs were small enough to be brought onto the lifeboats. The dogs that didn’t make it were all relatively bigger: one King Charles Spaniel, few Airedale, a Fox Terrier, a French Bulldog, a Chow-Chow, a Toy-Poodle, and a Great Dane.

Learn more about the story of the survivor dogs of Titanic at https://www.fairgroundsanimalhospital.com/blog/titanic-dogs/

Photo source: https://www.fairgroundsanimalhospital.com

26/03/2019

Secondhand smoke isn’t just dangerous to human’s health but it’s dangerous to your pets as well. According to the Royal College of Nurses, dogs and cats, as well as birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small pets who live in households with smokers can suffer from a heightened risk of cancer and other health effects including lymphoma in cats and nasal and lung cancer in dogs. Beware also of throwing your cigarette butts, since it may accidentally be eaten by your pets. Take note that once it was ingested, it can cause ni****ne poisoning. Here are the following symptoms to look out for when your pets are poisoned by ni****ne:
• Tremors, twitching, or seizures
• Drooling
• Constricted pupils
• Auditory and visual hallucinations
• Excitement, racing heart (but slow heart rate with small doses)
• Vomiting and diarrhea

If you have observed any of these symptoms, immediately bring your pets to your veterinarian or to the nearest veterinary clinic.

So, how do you keep your pets healthy and safe from any health risk associated with smoking? It may not be surprising, but the best solution is to stop smoking. Start caring for yourself and for your dear pets.

Learn more about the topic at: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/resourcesforyou/animalhealthliteracy/ucm520415.htm; https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/cigarette-smoking-around-dog-cat-risks

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