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Keeping Your Furry Friends Tick-Free: Preventing Tick Fever in Dogs Tick fever, also known as canine ehrlichiosis, can be a serious threat to your beloved pets. Here are some tips to keep your furry companions safe: 1. Regular tick checks: Inspect your dog's fur and skin after outdoor activities, especially in grassy or wooded areas. 2. Tick prevention products: Use veterinarian-recommended tick repellents or collars to deter ticks from latching onto your dog. 3. Maintain a tick-free environment: Keep your yard well-maintained, regularly mow grass, and remove leaf litter where ticks thrive. 4. Vaccination: Consult your vet about tick fever vaccinations for added protection against the disease. With these preventive measures, you can ensure a happy and healthy life for your canine friend.

Keeping Your Friends Free From Tick Fever: Guarding Against Tick Fever in Dogs Your cherished pets may be seriously threatened by tick fever, commonly referred to as canine ehrlichiosis. Here are some pointers to ensure the safety of your animal friends: 1. Regular tick inspections: After your dog has been outside, especially in grassy or wooded areas, check their fur and skin for ticks. 2. Products for preventing tick infestations: To prevent ticks from attaching themselves to your dog, use collars or repellents advised by veterinarians. 3. Retain a tick-free environment by mowing your lawn frequently, keeping your yard neat, and getting rid of leaf litter, which attracts ticks. 4. Vaccination: To obtain extra defense against tick fever, speak with your veterinarian about vaccinations. You can guarantee your dog buddy a happy and healthy life by taking these preventive steps. #dogs #tickfever #doglover #animallover #vervetico

What constitutes a successful coccidiosis-vaccination program? It starts with proper vaccine handling and uniform application at the hatchery. While many factors can influence the outcome, there are numerous ways to monitor the bird to track vaccine effectiveness. "Getting chicks to eat and drink soon after placement is key because active chicks are more likely to access the sporulated oocysts they need to build immunity," says Charlie Broussard, DVM, Merck Animal Health. Broussard offers tips on how to determine whether the vaccination program is on track to protect the flock at https://lnkd.in/gC7YahfQ #poultryproduction #poultryhealth #coccidiosis

Trap-Neuter-Return (#TNR) is the only humane and effective approach to community cats, or unowned cats who live outdoors. Here are the three basic steps to this lifesaving process: 1. TRAP: Humanely trap community cats in box traps lined with newspaper, cardboard, or vent covers 2. NEUTER (or spay): Take the cats in their traps to a veterinarian or clinic to be neutered, vaccinated, eartipped, and microchipped with caregiver or TNR advocate information 3. RETURN: After the cats recover, return them to their outdoor home where they were trapped Learn more at alleycat.org/TNRGuide #FeralTuesday

Canine Parvovirus Outbreaks Are On the Rise – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Dogs . In the last few weeks, shelters in Tabriz have reported a 30% surge in canine parvovirus (CPV) cases. This highly contagious and often fatal virus is a significant threat, especially to unvaccinated puppies and vulnerable dogs. What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine parvovirus affects the gastrointestinal system, causing:        Severe vomiting        Bloody diarrhea        Dehydration and lethargy Without immediate care, it can be deadly within 48-72 hours. The virus is highly resilient and spreads easily through contact with infected dogs or contaminated surfaces. How Can We Prevent This? Vaccination is critical: Ensure your dog’s vaccines are up to date, especially for puppies! Vaccination is the most powerful defense. Keep it clean: Shelters, kennels, and dog parks should adopt strict sanitation protocols. Early action saves lives: If your dog shows symptoms, like vomiting or lethargy, seek veterinary care immediately. Veterinarians, animal shelter workers, and pet owners must stay vigilant to keep this virus under control. Together, we can help protect our furry companions from this devastating disease. #CanineHealth #VeterinaryCare #CPV #VaccinationMatters #PetSafety #VeterinaryVirology #AnimalShelter

The significant health benefits of owning a cat.   Apart from their soft fur and adorable faces, which may initially attract us, other responsibilities and potential drawbacks, such as the need for regular veterinary care, the risk of allergies, and possible damage to household items, that come with owning a cat, many research studies have shown that cats can positively influence one's health, providing reassurance and confidence in your decision to own a cat. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epRXJxBf    

PARVOVIRUS Being a 'dog person' is fantastic, owning a dog can be a great source of enjoyment, but there are other important factors to consider before you get a dog, for example, your ability to provide the needs of your dog. Dog ownership is a major responsibility. Dogs live for about 13 years or longer and so the decision to care for a dog should long term and we cannot say this enough. As a dog owner, one of the disease you should absolutely know about and make sure to prevent your dog from contacting is parvovirus. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus mainly affecting dogs and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. It can be fatal to dogs. Vaccines can prevent this infection, but mortality can reach 91% in untreated cases. Treatment often involves veterinary hospitalization. Puppies aged six weeks to six months and unvaccinated dogs are most at risk.Presenting signs include anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea, which is often hemorrhagic. An infected puppy will often show lethargy as the first sign, and they may not want to eat. They will also often have a fever. Caring for a dog can be a bit expensive but it is important that we try to give them the best that we can afford. Eze Ruth Chidera ✍️ #pethealth #petcare

The battle against antimicrobial resistance 🐄 🐖 While the responsible use of antimicrobials is critical, prevention is where the battle against antimicrobial resistance begins. The EU Farm-to-Fork strategy emphasises the need to reduce the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals, and the most effective way to do so is through proactive measures. 🔹 Improved animal husbandry practices 🔹 Disease prevention strategies 🔹 Vaccination programmes Our hands-on training sessions are designed to equip farmers and veterinarians with the knowledge and skills to implement these practices effectively. Preventing infections before they occur means fewer antimicrobials are needed, safeguarding both animal and human health. 📅 Check out our upcoming training sessions: www.amrfvtraining.eu #amr #foodproducinganimals #antimicrobialresistance #veterinarians #farmers #animalhusbandry #diseaseprevention #antimicrobial #farmtofork

🔬 The Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance Starts with Prevention! 🐄🐖 As an equine veterinarian, I understand the importance of using antimicrobials responsibly. However, the real fight against antimicrobial resistance begins with prevention. The EU Farm-to-Fork strategy highlights the need to reduce antimicrobial use in food-producing animals, and the most effective way to do so is through proactive measures: 🔹 Improved husbandry practices 🔹 Disease prevention strategies 🔹 Vaccination programmes Education and hands-on training are key to effectively implementing these practices for both veterinarians and farmers. Preventing infections means fewer antimicrobials are needed, safeguarding both animal and human health. 🐎💊 #AntimicrobialResistance #FarmToFork #Prevention #AnimalHealth #Veterinary

Responding swiftly to community health crises through emergency veterinary care! 🚨 This joyful moment captures a crucial aspect of our emergency response efforts - administering life-saving vaccines to prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases. Together with dedicated pet owners, we're proactively combating epidemics and safeguarding our communities' well-being. #EmergencyResponse #VaccineCampaigns #CommunityHealth"