But you should know that this disease has not yet been fully combated and the return of the stations and downcomer coldest temperature, could have new infections and infections of swine flu. In this regard, it is advisable to follow the instructions that the government and the World Health Organization (WHO) promptly given.

But on the specific question: can our dogs and cats (our pets) catch this virus?, You should answer first that No. It is very unlikely, and there are no records of domestic animals infected with this virus (so far has not registered any dog ​​or cat infected with influenza A). It is highly unlikely that the Influenza A virus is passed from human to dogs or cats, though not entirely be ruled out so far has not happened.

At this time there is no evidence of risk of infection by dogs and cats in the influenza A virus, emphasize different scientific and health organizations.

As always, if you suspect your dog is sick, either with symptoms similar to what might be the flu in people, or to any suspicion of disease (whether Cuel whatever) as recommended in all cases is to contact your veterinarian for an exam and to resolve any professional duda.El will always be the best solution to any health problems presenting our pets.

For example, a San Bernardo dog weighing 80 kilos may require the same dose of sedative to a mongrel dog weighing 5 kilos. If one is guided by the prospect can make a wrong decision. With that information is not enough.

If you choose to medicate your pet, you should never use the sedative for the first time the day of the holidays. Should always be tested and now the animal’s reaction to the sedative. This will determine whether the dose is appropriate, how long it takes to make the sedative effect, how the effect will last and what effects they do. Not all pets react the same, even in some animals the sedatives have paradoxical effect: Instead of calm, are excited by ingesting a medication.

Beyond these tips, the best way to avoid the discomfort of pets in the festivities is the decline of the social use of fireworks.

Is that animals have the sense of hearing more sensitive than the human being. The typical noise resembling a firecracker, for them, the thunder, the beginning of a storm. Thus, pets think the noise of the fireworks is the beginning of a storm that did not foresee environmentally. And therefore, puts them in a situation of vulnerability and insecurity.

How to help

The behavior indicated to care for pets during the holidays is different for dogs or cats. Cats should have a safe place to wait out the time of the fireworks. For example, a cabinet in which there is nothing that can break with an unexpected reaction or objects dangerous to its own integrity.

For dogs, however, there are more options to consider. The first thing to decide is whether left alone or not.

If you decide to leave it alone, do not tie it or leave it where it may be damaged. For example, terraces with skylights, terraces or balconies where there is a low railing, rooms glazed areas with potentially dangerous objects (tools, sharp objects, cutting, lamps and bottles).

However, if the owner decides to take him to another house not to be overprotective of manifestations of fear of the animal. It’s good to be indifferent because the animal thinks, “if my alpha wolf scared me when I have pets, it’s okay to be afraid. But if he shows indifference, means no danger.”

This does not mean that you should not pay attention, but let’s not exaggerate. It is preferable to indifference to overacting.

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Between 3 and 7 months old baby teeth are replaced by permanent ones. The permanent teeth in dogs consists of forty-two pieces placed in the maxilla 20 y22 at the bottom or jaw. Cats have “only” 30 teeth.

The term disease is used to define periodontal disease tissues that hold the tooth. These can range from mild gingivitis (gum inflammation) to severa.Sin periodontal disease more appropriate treatment, the inflammation of the gums gradually progresses to a stage which can lead to irreversible lapérdida of the tooth.

The first step for the occurrence of periodontal disease is plaque on tooth surfaces. It occurs just after lunch, begins with the adhesion of bacteria on the tooth surface. The plate can be removed by physical abrasion, tooth brushing and chewing.

It may be advisable antibiotic therapy in animals with severe periodontitis or when there is risk of serious infections occurring in other organs due to the spread of bacteria through the bloodstream.

The plaque is not removed mineralizes into tartar. Once formed only be removed by a professional cleaning by a veterinarian.

Must be faced external and internal parasites.

- Internal Deworming (against nematodes (roundworms) and cestodes (tapeworms and flatworms):
It’s usually done every three months, it may be necessary to analyze feces or stool analysis to make sure the animal is free of parasites. Hidratidosis face of internal parasite is recommended every 45 days.

- External Deworming (against fleas and ticks mainly).
May vary according to geographical area, type of product applications.

It is very important to properly follow instructions for the different laboratories, for our safety and animal and use our art products are the only really effective because the parasites have developed resistance to many other products on the market had .

Within the disease-causing organisms are Bordetella bronchiseptica although other agents may also intervene in the process (parainfluenza, adenovirus, mycobacteria, etc).

Environmental factors are also predisponentes.Aunque this disease can occur in individual animals is more common in communities (boarding kennels, breeding, etc.) and is transmitted through the particles ejected a sick dog coughing and sneezing.

It is a highly contagious disease that can affect dogs of all ages giving rise to episodes of dry cough, rough and persistent. The cough is stimulated by exercise and by palpation of the tracheal or laryngeal region. You can also take a runny nose and slight fever.

Usually the prognosis is good if there are no complications although recovery can be prolonged until the cough is completely gone.

There is currently vaccinated against the disease. Depending on each case, the veterinarian will advise on whether to use or not.

The timing of vaccination is important because maternal antibodies that have crossed the placental barrier are decreasing after birth, if done too early can interfere with maternal immunity if vaccinated animal is too late for some time without protection.

Vaccination is the administration of a substance (microorganism or fraction of a virus, etc.), the body reacts to it by building defenses.

The type of vaccine and frequency may vary depending on habits and geographical area in which you live.

DOG VACCINES

TRIVALENT:
- Distemper/Viral Hepatitis/Leptospirosis

- Parvovirus

- Kennel cough

RABIES

CAT VACCINES

- TRIVALENT: Panleukopenia/Herpesvirus/calicivirus

- LEUKEMIA

- RABIES

Vaccination and worming for your puppy

While the puppy is nursed by his mother receives the necessary defenses to protect against many diseases, but once it exits the maternal environment is exposed to them. It is very important to deworm and vaccinate your puppy, if you want to keep it healthy. Better safe than sorry.

The age for initiating vaccination puppy vary, depending on their physical strength and the environment in which to unfold. However, we suggest this effective scheme of preventive medicine for your puppy.

1.5 months: Deworming lightly with non-aggressive.

2 months: Vaccine against canine parvovirus.

2.5 months: Vaccine triple-distemper, leptospirosis and hepatitis B.

3 months: Strengthening the canine parvovirus vaccine.

3.5 months: Strengthening the triple vaccine.

4 months: Vaccine against rabies. After this application should be vaccinated each year.

On your approach the same situation of vaccination in the year following its first application, without reinforcements, so that your dog develops a greater resistance to disease.

Recommendations

Do not take it to the street before the implementation of the first vaccine booster.

We also recommend that your puppy does not live with other dogs inside or outside the house before vaccination.

It is best to start vaccination at two months old, but if you insist that the puppy out early, it is preferable to start the month and a half old.

If a dog was infected with parvovirus at home, disinfect water, detergent and bleach all the areas visited and rinse carefully. This should do so when you leave the infected dog and at least three days before a new puppy comes into your home.

If your dog does not often visit public places deworming every 6 months, but if you do, every 4 months deworming. It is desirable to use a different drug each time, the parasites develop resistance to the active substance.

Feline panleukopenia, or typhus, or infectious gastroenteritis, is a contagious disease caused by a parvovirus, is characterized by a decrease in white blood cells and severe decay. Mortality rates are high, especially in kittens.

Feline chlamydia, respiratory disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci, causes runny nose and conjunctivitis. It is highly contagious, even to humans. There are variants that cause severe loss of appetite, dehydration and death.Feline leukemia: a retrovirus, like that of feline immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These viruses are incorporated into the genetic material of cells, so it is very difficult to remove. Can cause many diseases such as tumors, infections, anemia, liver disease, intestinal, infertility, abortions, etc. Before vaccination, should be ruled out that the cat be a carrier.

Rabies: a fatal disease, transmissible to humans (zoonoses).

Giardiasis: a parasitic disease caused by a protozoan Giardia lamblia, affecting the small intestine of cats, dogs and humans. It is transmitted by ingesting contaminated food or water. Mainly affects puppies and is prevented by regular worming.

• Killed vaccines inactive: the infectious agent in the vaccine, was treated. The effect takes longer, and the period of immunity lasting. Are considered safe. They are part of conventional vaccines.
• Vaccines amended: or attenuated vaccines contain virus altered by various techniques. Your immunization is fast. Not be given to pregnant queens. They are also conventional.
• Subunit vaccines: no virus inoculated dead or alive, but a sequence of amino acids that contains genetic information with which the pathogen produces proteins that the immune system detects. Lack of hazard. Are vaccines and new genetic technology.
• Recombinant vaccines: they are the new generation, based on the use of microorganisms as vectors to express different genes from another organism. The new recombinant microorganism can be used as a vaccine against both.

The existing vaccine for cats:

GatosLas vaccination in currently available vaccines for inoculation of cats are:

- Feline Rhinotracheitis (Herpesvirus Type I)
- Feline panleukopenia (parvovirus)
- Feline coryza (Calicivirus)
- Feline Leukemia (Retrovirus)
- Feline infectious peritonitis (coronavirus)
- Chlamydia
- Rabies
- Bordetellosis feline
- Dermatophytosis (ringworm)
- Giardiasis

Contraindications to vaccination in cats:

Routine vaccination is not always positive, there are risks that must be evaluated with the vet.
Vaccines can cause adverse reactions in cats, usually are mild, but can be serious as allergic reactions, liver, kidney, neurological complications, etc. if the cat getting a disease, it can aggravate their condition, which requires a thorough examination before vaccinating the cat.