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Pets Care
The Dogs Care: Basic Education
The puppy should be treated kindly, but firmly and be consistent. Should not be allowed to do what ever is not going to allow in their adult lives, we must be adamant about it, otherwise it becomes a whimsical animal.
A well-behaved dog under control and not causing problems, and becomes an animal that gives great satisfaction. Praise and pet your dog does something right if you can even give it some food as a reward. Rhinal always do something wrong with a strong “NO”. If “NO” is not enough correction (not impressed) must be accompanied by something more filling like a dry stretch of the belt. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dogs Care
POWER
It is very important to maintain the health of our animals to eat a balanced diet: one that meets its energy needs and provides the proper nutrients.
Ideally, consume dry food, adapted to each stage of growth and every need.
Energy requirements vary according to:
- Age, race, sex
- Activity Level
- Reproductive status
- Environment
- Health status or disease
HYGIENE
BATHROOMS: The dog must be clean at all times they live with us, the best way to keep your health without altering their skin is daily brushing. The frequency of bathing will depend on the needs based on race, hair type, skin pathology, generally should not be less than a month (about a fortnight in some long-haired breeds). Read the rest of this entry »
What You Should Know Before Crossing During Pregnancy
The myth of the heat. When your dog will enter the stage of estrus see a bleeding characteristic, whose duration varies with each dog. Bleeding does not indicate that is the ideal time to cross. Traditionally, people cross their dogs nine days after the end of bleeding is a mistake, your dog may have the zeal during bleeding or several days after its end.
If you want a successful mounts we recommend that you take your dog to the vet, when bleeding occurs, to do a vaginal smear and determine the best days for the cross-the vet takes a sample of cells from the vagina and examines the microscope to identify the stage of the cycle that is the dog.
The male can be an evaluation of semen for quality assurance and ensure that the mating is successful. Semen evaluates the amount of ejaculate, pH, the sperm migrate together in one direction and not in circles than most that this malformation and the number of sperm per milliliter. Read the rest of this entry »
Pets Care: Cats and Dogs
Cats
More and more households adopt this pet, thanks to two qualities that characterize it: independent and clean. However, there are some things to consider:
Cats tend to be a reservoir of the parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite does not brings any complications at home except a pregnant woman can get this disease, and eventually transmit toxoplasmosis to the fetus.
Cats spread the parasite (Toxoplasma gondii) in your stool and contaminate the soil that serves as a reservoir of infection for extended periods.
People can acquire the parasite through contact with soil or plants, or eat some contaminated food (meat undercooked, because the cow may eat contaminated grass). Read the rest of this entry »
Pets and Their Care
For children, pet ownership has many psychological and social benefits. It allows them to experience the care of “someone” not addressed as needed, could not survive.
In older children, helps develop a sense of responsibility and respect for another being. In addition, they can share experiences enjoyable because, in many cases, pets are his first friends and allies.
But nevertheless, it is important that pets prior to entering our home, make a visit to the vet regularly check that preventing the spread of some diseases transmitted from animals to humans, called zoonoses.
These diseases can be acquired through insect vectors, food and direct and indirect contact animals. Read the rest of this entry »
Hair Problems: More Than A Symptom
The hair of the dog is critical because it protects them from diseases and cold inclement, so we must care not to be damaged.
The first signs of trouble in the coat are excessive hair loss and itchy. However, there is no reason to wait for this to happen. If we give them the required care the dog will always have a luxurious coat.
As expected the cleanliness plays a major role. However, keep them clean and well groomed is not enough because the areas of the mouth and eyes are very vulnerable and are contaminated.
The product with which to bathe the dog must be of the highest possible quality, because only when you know it, your dog will be unrecognizable and has lost all his hair. Read the rest of this entry »
Vaccine for Cats: Trivalent Vaccine
This vaccine protects against feline rhinotracheitis, the caliciviruses, and feline panleukopenia. A vaccine is required for all cats, as are diseases that are spread by inhalation of virus found suspended in the air.
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Types of Vaccines for Cats
There are four types of vaccines for cats:
• 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Vaccination for Cats
Vaccination in cats, is an issue to be resolved in conjunction with the veterinarian. While there are many important vaccines that prevent disease, the risks are always present, therefore, is essential to make a thorough examination before making the decision to vaccinate the cat.
A vaccine is a liquid suspension of microorganisms or antigens, attenuated, which is given to an individual, to help to form antibodies against a specific disease.
The process requires some time, so it can not be used as a treatment during the course of the disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Care for Your Cat
The cat, unlike the dog is a very independent animal. Therefore, do not require much attention and are ideal pets for elderly or who have little time to devote to it.
While not express their love for us as warmly as the dog, we must be clear that just what they do is clear otherwise.
They are very clean and easily learn to do his business in so-called “health stones.” These should be changed routinely, health and hygiene reasons.
We must keep a clean place where the cat can eat away from the hustle and bustle. We must also keep a supply of clean fresh water.
We must avoid giving leftover food (fat and calories can give no need) and food for dogs (do not have the nutrients a cat needs). Read the rest of this entry »