Archive for May 21st, 2016
Leptospirosis —-Prevent It, It’s Nasty!
You can help prevent Leptospirosis for both you and your pet by keeping rodents under control. This includes Opossums which are much more active during the summer months. You will notice while driving back from the Jersey shore or back from the beach here in southern Delaware during sunset, lots of Opossums grazing along the side of the road. According to the center of Disease Control rodents carry and spread bacteria that causes the disease. There is a vaccine for Lepto but it’s not 100% effective against all strains. If you or your pet exhibits any of these symptoms,go to your doctor or take your pet to the vet right away. Don’t try to administer any pet medication to your pet on your own.
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Pain
- No appetite or for your pet, not eating dog food or cat food
- Severe weakness and depression
- Stiffness
- Severe muscle pain
- Inability of conceive
If your pet is being treated for Lepto, it is very important that they finish all of the prescribed pet medication and that you take the necessary steps to stop the spread of other animals and human family members. Ask your vet, he will review the specifics with you. You must also take the initiative and find the root of the problem and eliminate it.
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Are Some Hugs Stressful To Our Dogs?
WHALE EYE is a sign of stress in your dog!
Dogs can walk peacefully on a dog leash or play and fetch their dog toys without any stress at all. Why are some dog hugs stressful to a dog and how can you tell if it’s stressful? Stanley Coren professor emeritus of psychology at the University of British Columbia, recently evaluated 250 photos of dogs being hugged by humans and noted stress signs such as licking and certain ear or eye positions. We know that our dogs love us but they are cursorial animals meaning that they are programmed for a speedy departure when stressed. This may not be the case for all dogs but Coren believes that a dogs stress level may rise when the hug is restraining. If you notice a “half moon” eye or a “whale eye” which is where you can see the white portion of the eye at the corner or the rim, you can assume that your dog is stressed out.
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