Covers common
problems and solutions as well as general Vetinary advice for dogs and
cats.
Advice and Feedback:
- Sterilization can prevent female dogs from getting Breast
Cancer when they get older. From 6 years starts the danger
period where cancer can set in.
- Male dogs are also subject to cancer, I imagine it is
similar to females.
- Heartworm is a must in infested areas. The test is simple
but costly.
FEEDBACK
For
any one who has a doggie with hip or Knee joint problems there is now a new drug
available from the Vet (METACAM) . It is an Oral given liquid. It is the only one
I have tried that actually worked.
His last treatment was in July 99 and he still walks pretty good and can
jump into the 4WD without any help. (Its
not cheap though). (EDITOR AWVP au)
If any of your pets have a
ongoing skin problem then try Selsun shampoo. It works on humans and also works
on pets. The vet used to have it but as the cost got too high they do not any
longer. You can get it at your local supermarket. Selsun Blue is the same.
(GRAHAM au)
Should you notice your dog especially pups
suddenly go off their food and vomit
after eating then it is most likely that they have a TWISTED BOWL. Take them to
the vet and ask them to be checked for this. Surgery will be needed to correct
this condition. If left they will die. (TONY uk)
I was having a flea problem.
Using new waterproof flea collars did not solve the problem. I tried the
Frontline and the problem was solved. Thanks to the Vet who told me. (DEREK au)
HEADLINES
Animal
Liberation (NA) was informed by members of the public that the
Collie Shire (200km Perth) was gassing its pound dogs and cats
with car exhaust. Within 24 hours a team co–ordinated by Animal
Liberation WA President Michael Zampogna and Vice-President Jenny
Caleno was sent to investigate. What they found was worse than
they expected. Puppies (5) housed with kittens. No appropriate
food Rancid water. No shelter from heat or cold. And a gas chamber
the size of a large oven the inside floor of which was littered
with faeces and the walls scratched from panicking animals as they
were slowly gassed in this rusty, leaking steel box. The
gas chamber was in such a poor state that the operator. was
exposed to car fumes as well. Videos and stills were taken.
Worse
still was the discovery by Animal Liberation WA that an RSPCA
appointed Special Constable was the person who had been gassing
animals this way for over 10 years and that he has claimed the
RSPCA had known about the gassing since at least March 1998
When
I queried the RSPCA about taking action against the council I was
told to leave it alone. They were not interested.
Effects
of Car exhaust Gas First the victim becomes paralyzed
and unable to move, then they experience ultra pain and the only
thing they can think of is to open the door to get out, but they
cannot move, they are paralyzed. The death is extremely
painful.
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