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Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog's Health?

Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog's Health?

07 Jul / 2016



Written By: text_none_author Published In: Dog-Blog Hits: 1397 Comment: 0

Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home of the owner. Because of this, treatment of the pet alone may only temporarily solve a flea infestation. Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog flea will readily take blood from a variety of animals, including man. Flea infestations of pets and their homes will most likely involve the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis and occasionally the dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis.

Fleas are small (2 to 4 mm in length), brownish to black insects which are characteristically flattened from side to side. Adults are wingless and capable of jumping relatively long distances. Adults feed exclusively on blood with their piercing-sucking mouth parts. When it is not actively feeding, adult fleas often hide in locations frequented by the host animal such as your dog bedding, sofas, or carpeted areas.

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Skin Problems In Cats; Common Causes And Treatment

Skin Problems In Cats; Common Causes And Treatment

16 Jan / 2018



Written By: Binita Published In: Cat-Blog Hits: 932 Comment: 0

What percentage of a cat’s waking time does she spend grooming?
a. 10%
b. 50%
c. 60 %

The answer is around (b) 50 % of her time, when awake. (Cats take sleeping to professional levels, with 16 to 20 hours out of every 24 spent napping). Grooming keeps a cat’s coat clean and odor free, which for hunting makes fur the equivalent of an invisibility cloak. But grooming also plays a major part in keeping her skin healthy. One thing’s for sure, if your cat has sore or scabby skin, get her seen by a vet. Skin disease is a strong sign that something is wrong, be that with the skin itself or as a complication of another problem.

Skin Disease as a Complication:
When a cat’s fur becomes dull and starry, it’s a fair bet that she’s not grooming properly. That matted fur may be an important clue that’s she poorly and doesn’t feel up to washing today.

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Salmonellosis In Pets

Salmonellosis In Pets

05 Jun / 2017



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Salmonellosis is a symptomatic infection caused by bacteria of the Salmonella type. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. This typically occurs half to three days after exposure with symptoms lasts four to seven days. Occasionally more significant disease can result in dehydration. The old, young, and others with a weak immune systems are more likely to develop severe disease. Specific types of Salmonella can result in typhoid fever or paratyphoid fever. There are two species of Salmonella: Salmonella bongori and Salmonella enterica with many sub-types.  Infection is usually spread via contaminated meat, eggs, or milk. Other foods may spread the disease if they have come into contact with manure. A number of pets may also carry the infection and spread the infection including, cats, dogs, and reptiles. Diagnosis is by a stool test.

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Pet Obesity A Growing Concern

Pet Obesity A Growing Concern

15 Jun / 2016



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Obesity in pets is common nowadays causing real problems. The obesity in pets is due to either over feeding or not providing any exercise to the pets or not providing the right diet. Obesity in pets is also attributed to the modern lifestyles of people, who leave their pets alone in their house, eating for themselves whatever they want and not providing any exercise. Obesity conditions of pets can lead to devastating state of their health like high blood pressure, skin problems, increased risk to diabetes mellitus and heat intolerance resulting in pets facing high risks of heat strokes during hot weathers, risk towards infections and towards anesthesia.

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Pet Diseases: Healthy Pets Make Healthy People

Pet Diseases: Healthy Pets Make Healthy People

28 Jun / 2016



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Pets are prone to many illnesses. Hence, they should be taken care of very well and also monitored regularly for any symptom of ill health to keep their well-being. A pet can be a happy companion to human being only if it is healthy.

Some of the symptoms of pet diseases causing ill health: Loss of appetite, excessive gain or loss of weight, excess water consumption, abnormal discharges of the nose, eyes etc., uncontrolled waste elimination, lethargy, abnormal behavior, sudden viciousness, limping, abnormal lumps, finding difficult to get up or lie down, dandruff, open sores, dull coat or ragged coat, excessive head shaking, scratching, biting or licking any particular part of the body, tartar on the teeth, foul breath etc.

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How To Treat Different Problems Related To Your Pets

How To Treat Different Problems Related To Your Pets

23 Jun / 2016



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Pets are one of the most unselfish beings in anyone’s household. So treating them when any problem arises is one of the most important things to do by any pet owner.

- When your Pet gets Stung

• If your pet is stung remove the stinger with tweezers, this increases his/her chances of survival with the removal of the venomous stinger.

• The stung area can get some relief with the use baking soda and water solution.

• To reduce the swelling apply ice pack covered with a thin towel over the affected area. Do it within every five minutes.

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