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📢 Struggling with pruritic patients? 🐾Discover cutting-edge solutions and expert advice in the latest issue of the Purina Institute Digest! https://lnkd.in/e6JSR-sE Discover comprehensive articles on: • Nutrition for pets with allergic skin disease • The importance of food elimination trials • Diet selection and client communication • The roles of nutrients, skin barrier abnormalities, and dysbiosis in canine atopic dermatitis Enhance your practice with the latest insights today!  #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryCare #AnimalHealth

The Surprising Reason Why Flea Bites Turn Pale or White When fleas bite, they inject saliva into the skin, which can cause an allergic reaction. This reaction leads to the release of histamine, a chemical that causes blood vessels to dilate and leads to increased blood flow to the affected area. The area around the flea bite may become white or pale due to: 1. Vasodilation: The increased blood flow causes the blood vessels to dilate, leading to a decrease in oxygenated blood in the affected area, making it appear pale or white. 2. Histamine release: Histamine causes the blood vessels to leak fluid, leading to swelling and inflammation. This can cause the skin to become pale or white due to the increased fluid and reduced blood flow. 3. Allergic response: The allergic reaction to the flea saliva can cause the skin to become inflamed, leading to a decrease in melanin production, making the area appear lighter or white. It's important to note that the white coloration is usually temporary and may resolve once the allergic reaction subsides. If you're concerned about flea bites or your pet's health, consult a veterinarian for advice! #FleaBites #AllergicReactions #SkinHealth #PetHealth #FleaPrevention #HealthAndWellness #ScienceBehindTheScene

Veterinary diets for pets are carefully formulated to meet specific nutritional requirements associated with various health conditions. These diets may include precise levels of certain nutrients, altered ingredient profiles, or therapeutic components to manage issues like kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, or joint problems. Veterinarians prescribe these diets as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to support the overall health and recovery of the pet. #PerfectCompanionGroup;#smartheart;#cpgroup

🐐 Ensuring Healthy Weight Gain in Goats: The Risks of Too Much Grain and How to Address Them 💡 🐐 If a goat consumes too much grain food at once, it can develop acidosis. An adult goat weighing 20 kg can safely digest up to 250-300 grams of grain feed per day. Exceeding this amount raises the acid level in the stomach, which can kill digestive enzymes. Consequently, the goat's food may not be properly digested, leading to symptoms of acidosis. 👉 Symptoms of acidosis in goats: 1. Diarrhea with visible grain in the stool. 2. Dehydration, resulting in dry eyes and mouth. 3. Blood clots and shortness of breath. 4. Stomach pain, causing the goat to squirm. 5. Weight loss. 6. Decreased body temperature. 👉 Steps to Take for Goat Acidosis: 1. For an adult goat, dissolve 20-30 grams of soda in water and administer it slowly. 2. Provide anti-allergy medication and pain relief for stomach discomfort. 3. If the stomach is swollen, release the gas from the goat’s rumen. 4. Administer antibiotics to the goat. 5. Provide saline to address dehydration. 6. Offer digestive aids and palatable medications to support recovery. Note: Acidosis in goats can lead to death if not treated in time. Therefore, as soon as the symptoms of acidosis are seen in the goat's body, the goat should be treated. #GoatHealth #AnimalWelfare #LivestockManagement #VeterinaryCare #GoatCare #AnimalNutrition #FarmManagement #AcidosisPrevention #LivestockHealth #AnimalHusbandry

🐾A weak immune system can lead to allergies, skin problems and even disease, which not only makes your cat miserable, but leads to costly veterinary bills! With Defend, your furry family member gets the nutrition they need to improve their immune system and gut health. Our ingredients have been chosen specifically for your cat's well-being Key Benefits: ✔️ Contains a unique combination of yeast strains that help to reinforce the immune system and support gut health. ✔️ Melofeed™, a microencapsulated antioxidant derived from melon juice - naturally rich in primary enzymes that target the body's antioxidant defense system to work against oxidative stress. ✔️ High Palatability levels - great tasting chicken-flavour!

Introducing Fidele+ Skin Support Diet Skin disorders are a commonly encountered problem in veterinary practice. They can be difficult to manage and a source of frustration for pets and their owners. Providing nutrition that supports skin health, is an important way to help improve the quality of life of dogs with sensitive skin. To combat skin conditions, we have introduced Fidele+ Skin Support Diet. This diet can be used for conditions such as: -Allergies -Skin cancer -Bacterial skin infection -Seborrhea -Parasitic conditions like demodectic mange -Hormone related skin diseases -Nutritional deficiencies The key components of this diet include: 1. Novel protein source- Salmon and Trout 2. No pork, wheat, wheat gluten, dairy or soya 3. Omega 3 and 6 EFAs to maintain skin barrier and function 4. Beet pulp as a source of prebiotic and fibre 5. Alfa alfa as a natural source of vitamins and minerals 6. Itch Ezee - A blend of Indian herbs to help support and soothe sensitive skin, reduce itching and restore coat quality. Reach out to us to know more about this diet. #Availableexclusivelytoveterinarians #veterinarians #veterinarydiets #skinsupportldiets #petparentsoflinkedin #sensitiveskin #vetdiets #prescriptiondiets

Feline Acne ⦿ Feline / Chin acne in cats is a poorly understood disorder of follicular keratinization. If this excess keratin is trapped in the hair follicle, comedones (blackheads) form. ⦿ Predisposing Factors - Excessive Sebum Production - Allergies - Poor Grooming - There may be an association between using plastic food and water dishes and chin acne..." - Whatever the cause, the result is that the hair follicles become plugged ⦿ Diagnosis - Skin scrapping - Dental X-ray ⦿ Treatment - Treatment often involves improved hygiene. Anti-seborrheic shampoo - Chlorhexidine Solution Cleansing ⦿ Prevention - Replacing the plastic food and water dishes with smoth surface glass or stainless steel dishes #veterinary #vetmedicine #feline #cats #riyadh #veterinarysurgeon #medicine #vetclinic

Do you know about Canine Chronic Enteropathy? 🔎   It’s all the gastrointestinal signs that pets show when they are not digesting food as they should, and there are ways to understand and regulate this phenomenon. These signs can include diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, regurgitation and borborygmi. It’s not easy for our pets to communicate to us that their diet does not suit them, so we have to be aware of their reactions. There are 4 types of diets that can meet their specific needs:    ·      A highly digestible diet, which works for most pets suffering from mild absorptive issues; ·      A low-fat diet, recommended when a pet’s GI state is related to a condition requiring lowered dietary fat (e.g. hyperlipidemia or pancreatitis); ·      A dietary elimination, which consists in reducing exposure to antigenicity in the intestinal tract and will help identify the nutritive cause;  ·      A fibre-inclusive diet, which helps to absorb gastrointestinal liquid and amongst other benefits, can serve as a prebiotic .    Sharing this kind of information is always useful for pet parents, especially when they have trouble sometimes managing their pets’ regularity. A huge thank you Lori Prantil, MPS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), Pet and Product science specialist at Royal Canin, for this very helpful article published on Veterinary Practice: https://lnkd.in/eNzUFa4f   #ProudlyRoyalCanin #RoyalCanin #PetsNutrition #HealthThroughNutrition #VetFocus