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HOW TO TREAT WOUNDS IN ANIMALS

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1- WASH THE WOUND WITH WARM WTAER TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS OR DUST 2- PUT ANTISEPTIC ON THE WOUND AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN IT  3- IF YOU CAN PUT ANTI BIOTIC POWDER OR CAPSULE IN THE WOUND 4- SUTURE MIGHT BE NEEDED IF THE WOUND IS LARGE OR PUNCTURING WIDE AREA  5- THE ANIMAL MUST BE GIVEN ANTI BIOTIC INJECTION  AND ANTI TETANIC SERUM  6- COVER THE WOUND WITH ACOTTON AND APIECE OF GAUZE 7- PUT THE ANIMAL IN  A CLEAN AND WELL VENTILATED PLAE 8- AVOID WORK TO ANIMAL OR STRESS 9- DAILY CHANGING THE COVERING GAUZE AND COTTON  WITH COVERING THE WOUND WITH DISINFECTANT AOR ANDTIBIOTIC 

PIGEON DISEASES

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Pigeon Fever  During the past few months we have seen a large number of horses in our practice area with “Pigeon Fever”.  It is a disease caused by specific bacteria called Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis . It has absolutely nothing to do with pigeons other than the fact that the affected horses often look like they have a “pigeon breast” due to the swelling and abscess (boil) formation in the chest area. It is believed that the bacteria are transmitted by biting flies or possibly migration of parasites. The most common places for the abscesses to form are in the chest and belly region, the sheath of males and the udder of mares, although the abscesses can appear almost anywhere. These infections are often noticed just as generalized swelling of the chest or belly which is called “edema” (fluid retention under the skin). As the abscess progresses, a more discrete smaller swelling will often appear within the generalized swelling which is the actual abscess coming ...

CARING OF CATS PART 3

Dental care  Dental disease is quite common in cats, especially as they get older. You should get your cat’s teeth regularly checked by your vet. Many cats do not show obvious discomfort, although signs of dental disease may include:  • reduced appetite  • halitosis (bad breath)  • dropping food or difficulty in eating  • blood-tinged saliva or drooling  • unusual face rubbing or pawing at the mouth  • behavioural changes, such as becoming quieter or more aggressive  • reduced grooming  • sneezing, nasal discharge or facial swelling Dental disease can be painful and seriously affect your cat’s health and welfare. Bacteria can enter the cat’s bloodstream and affect its heart and kidneys. Consult your vet   Teeth and oral health.  Insurance Pet insurance can cover veterinary costs for illness, accidents and emergencies. There are plenty of options available. Some policies won’t insure older pets over a certain age,...

CARING OF CATS PART 2

Grooming marvellous :  Cats are very clean animals and like to groom themselves, but sometimes they may need a little help. Long-haired cats should be brushed daily to stop their coat becoming tangled. If they are not regularly groomed fur can become matted and uncomfortable. These mats may need to be removed under anaesthetic by a vet. Short-haired cats will probably only need to be groomed once a week. Older cats may struggle to look after their coats and require gentle grooming to help to keep their skin healthy. Grooming also gives you some valuable bonding time with your cat. If you are struggling to groom your cat, ask your vet for advice as referral to a suitably qualified behaviourist or a competent groomer may be useful to avoid the development of problems.  Indoor or outdoor?:  Indoor cats need extra consideration to keep them mentally stimulated. For cats given access outside, consider providing a microchip or magnetic cat flap to allow them the freedom...

CARING OF CATS ..part 1

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  Cats can be independent and are considered the ideal pet for people with busy lifestyles, but they still need to be looked after. You should be prepared to spend time playing with and grooming your cat, as well as being a companion to them. By following the advice in this leaflet, you can do your best to ensure you have a happy and healthy cat.  Food:  Cats should be fed a complete, balanced, good quality meatbased food; they cannot be vegetarians. There are a multitude of different brands of cat food on the market, but there are two main types to choose from; wet and dry. Fresh wet food should be replaced at least twice daily and dry food at least once daily. Do follow the manufacturer’s instructions and recommended amounts. Once neutered, cats typically have reduced energy needs, so consider reducing their daily amount accordingly. Food should be placed in an area where the cat feels safe and away from their water bowl and litter tray. If your cat eats dry...

ACUTE RUMINAL IMPACTION IN CATTLE

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Impaction in dairy animals refers to the failure of digestion, slow passage and accumulation of feed in one or more of the stomach compartments leading to constipation or absence of dung .  In last few years this condition has emerged as one of the most common digestive disorder in dairy animals of Punjab. It is more common in pregnant or young cattle of less than 8 yr of age.  Impaction is of two types .  Primary impaction – it refers of accumulation of poor quality roughages in any of the forestomach compartments. It is relatively rare condition and involves nearly all animals of the herd. For example feeding of hybrid napier bajra was associated with one of outbreak of impaction in dairy animals in Punjab. Sometimes ingestion of inanimate or indigestible substance like ropes a polyethene is associated with such impaction in sporadic cases in herd.  Secondary impaction – any inflammation of gut or associated organ which decease gut motility lead to second...

Importance of veterinary medicine

Veterunary medicine is the neducine if the non talking being Mefucine to relief from all animal and treat them It is the medicine if mercy to abimals We should imprive quality of vet techniques used in serving animals To increase this industry