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Veterinarians Need To Be Included In Proposition 2 Implementation
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) thanks the citizens of California for taking the time to consider and vote on Proposition 2. Now that it’s passed, extra care-and the advice of veterinarians and animal welfare scientists-must be employed to ensure its implementation doesn’t hurt the animals it’s intended to help.
“It was encouraging to see voters in California take such an interest in animal welfare,” says Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the AVMA. “Now that the ballot initiative has passed, veterinarians and animal welfare scientists must be involved in its implementation to make sure that resulting changes in animal housing actually improve conditions for the animals they are intended to help. If we’re not careful, animal health and welfare problems could be precipitated that are as significant as the concerns Proposition 2 aspires to address.
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- Canine Distemper (Dog Distemper)
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs. Puppies and dogs usually become infected through airborne exposure to the virus contained in respiratory secretions of an infected dog or wild animal.
All dogs are at risk but puppies younger than four months old and dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine distemper are at increased risk of acquiring the disease.
The first sign of distemper is eye discharge that may appear watery to pus-like. Subsequently, dogs develop fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. In later stages, the virus may attack the nervous system, bringing about seizures, twitching, or partial or complete paralysis. Occasionally, the virus may cause footpads to harden.
How to prevent Canine Distemper?
Vaccination and avoiding contact with infected animals are key elements of canine distemper prevention.
Vaccination is important. Young puppies are very susceptible to infection, particularly because the natural immunity provided in their mothers’ milk may wear off before the puppies’ own immune systems are mature enough to fight off infection. To protect adult dogs, pet owners should be sure that their dog’s distemper vaccination is up-to-date. Ask your veterinarian about a recommended vaccination program for your canine companion.
Below are kinds of vaccines that often used to prevent canine distemper:
article source: AVMA brochure "What you should know about Canine Distemper"
- Red Eye, Lightweight and water resistant Intravenous Infusion Pump
Red Eye™ is a precision instrument which monitors gravity-fed drip infusions. It makes a significant contribution to the safety of patients who are receiving treatment by intravenous drip. It alerts nursing staff when the flow rate deviates from a set range or when the infusion bag is empty or a specified volume of fluid has been infused. If the flow rate deviates from a specified range, ward staff are alerted quickly with both audible and visual alarms. During the night, a bag light alarm can be used to silently alert staff. Red Eye™ registers every drop of fluid and constantly recalculates and displays the flow rate in millilitres per hour.
Red Eye™ allows staff to see at a glance how much fluid has been infused. Red Eye™ monitors the flow rate of intravenous drips, but it does not come into contact with the fluid. This means that risks of contamination or extravasation are minimised. Accurate measurements of drugs and liquids can be delivered safely as prescribed, with staff alerted once the specified quantity has been infused. Red Eye™ is powered by a rechargeable battery which lasts up to 6 days on a single charge. No mains cable means one less hazard on a busy ward. Red Eye™ has been rigorously tested and is approved for use in healthcare environments. Red Eye™ keeps accurate records of all infusion activity which can be easily downloaded to a PC for future reference.
With Red Eye,™ the need to constantly check on the progress of intravenous drips is significantly reduced. It enhances patient safety, reduces the time taken monitoring drips and improves the overall smooth-running of busy wards. Nurses’ time is freed up dramatically when using Red Eye,™ as the device constantly monitors drip rates allowing staff to concentrate on other vital tasks. If there is a problem, staff are alerted. Otherwise, they can get on with their jobs.
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- Dog Bathing Tips
It’s a myth that you should rarely bathe your dog. Show dogs are usually bathed weekly and are in fantastic condition. Bathe to your heart’s content. The key is to brush often (daily for some dogs) to keep the natural oils distributed in the coat. The other key is that when you shampoo, rinse thoroughly and dry thoroughly. In the case of a long or thick-coated dog this usually means using a dog blow dryer (which doesn’t deliver heat – very important, only powerful air) and drying right down to the skin (brush as you blow to “fluff” the dog). Nails are easier to trim after bathing as they’re softened up. There are lots of “self-service” bathing stations in pet stores these days if you don’t want to make a mess of your own bathroom or don’t want to use the yard. You can use the following products to bath your dogs: Pet Aromatic Woodsy Woof Dog Bath, Booster Bath Plastic Dog Bath, Indoor – Outdoor Pet Shower
- Hoof Problems: Hoof Construction, Trimming and Shoeing, Solutions for Common Issues and Ailments (Hardcover)
Hoof Problems: Hoof Construction, Trimming and Shoeing, Solutions for Common Issues and Ailments (Hardcover)
Providing the first accessible look into farrier studies—the shoeing of horses—this guide offers research and diagrams that will help horse owners and trainers better understand more than 50 common hoof problems. Featuring copious illustrations, it describes how to recognize good and faulty shoeing, explains the mechanics of the foot in motion, discusses foot balance, illustrates the anatomy of the foot and limb alignment, and explains how many common ailments and conditions affect hoof care and shoeing. Each problem is clearly illustrated and accompanied by a straightforward description of the problem, its cause, and treatment. BUY NOW
- Blackwell's Five-minute Veterinary Consult Equine (Hardcover)
"Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Second Edition" is a concise, comprehensive resource for all topics related to equine medicine. Now fully revised and updated, this authoritative quick reference provides thorough coverage of practical information, arranged alphabetically for efficient searching. Bringing together the expert knowledge of 175 contributors, the popular Five-Minute Veterinary Consult format allows rapid access to complete coverage of nearly 500 diseases and conditions seen in the horse. With an emphasis on definitions, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment in the horse, "Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Second Edition" provides concise answers to clinical questions. This reference is an essential tool for students and practicing veterinarians to quickly diagnose and treat equine patients. VIEW PRODUCT DETAILS
- CDS 2000 Mobile Rebreathing Multiple Animal System Anesthesia Machines
The CDS 2000, Advanced small animal anesthesia machine is a high end anesthesia system. The one-piece frame assembly provides a small work shelf suitable for holding a table top pulse oximeter or other vital signs monitors. The universal mounting bracket accepts any current out-of-circuit vaporizer such as Tech3, Tech4 and Ohio-style vaporizers. Buy Now
- Brushing, Combing, Trimming and Nails for your dogs
Brushing not only makes your pet’s coat look nice and shiny. It is vital for skin and overall health and provides you with the opportunity to spend some quality time with your dog. You will be able to check your dog closely for any problems during brushing. Move the hair aside and examine the skin closely for signs of flea, ticks or skin irritations. Check for mats, tangles, dandruff, etc. When you brush, do a section at a time, brushing down to the skin on thick-coated dogs. To avoid coat breakage, only brush clean coats and mist with water or a mixture of water and coat conditioner. Mats and tangles can be carefully removed with de-matters and rakes or, if necessary, carefully cut out. If you are finding lots of mats, it’s a sure sign you are not grooming frequently enough. Don’t bathe until all mats and tangles are out. Combs are useful for the fine coat that grows around ears and for feathering. Spend time with puppies and newly adopted dogs to get them gradually and gently used t grooming procedures. Go slowly and patiently and dispense plenty of praise and high value treats. Learn where he likes to be combed and brushed and where he doesn’t. All dogs have sensitive areas that need to be groomed a little more gently and carefully than others. By paying special attention to these areas, you will help make your dog more comfortable while being groomed, and he will not resist future grooming sessions. You will also become familiar with areas that he enjoys having groomed. This is helpful if you need to calm him during stressful times such as veterinary visits. Short and medium-coated dogs must be brushed once a week and have their nails trimmed. It’s also a good idea to scissor overgrown hair that grows between the foot pads and, if desired, around the food to give a nice, tidy appearance. Don’t worry if you botch it the first time. It’ll grow back and you’ll get better with practice. Even if you decide not to trim feet, check between foot pads during grooming for foxtails (common in California), ticks, bumps and debris. Wipe tearstains with a cotton ball moistened with warm water. Check inside the ears for debris, ticks or signs of inflammation. Wipe with a ear cleaning solution for dogs, if desired, or a mixture of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Dogs with skin folds, such as bulldogs, Pekes, Shih-Tzus and chows need these cleaned, preferably daily, with a moist cotton ball, and then dried with a dry cotton ball to avoid dermatitis and fungal infections. Trim nails every week or two. Brush teeth weekly with products for dogs to avoid tartar build-up, which not only causes bad breath but can necessitate professional cleaning under general anesthetic if allowed to build up. Longer coated dogs should be brushed more often, ideally every day. No dog should have to endure mats or a dirty, itchy coat. If long-coated dogs dirty themselves during elimination, strategic trimming can prevent this in future.
- Sterile Surgical Gloves – Latex, Box of 40
Sterile Surgical latex gloves wrapped individually (set of two). Box of 40 sets.
Small = size 6
Medium = size 7-1/2
Large = size 8-1/2.
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- Horse Veterinary Tools, Hoof Knives, Tooth File Pullers, Farrier Tools for Horses
The first and most important tool is a working knowledge of your horse’s feet and his shoeing needs. You should be able to tell when a shoe is loose, sprung or shifted and know what has to be done about it while waiting for the farrier. You should also know what a well trimmed hoof looks like so that if there are sharp edges, splits, chips or broken hoof wall you can correctly dress them. There will be times when a nail or a shoe will have to be removed from the horse’s foot. View Product Details
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- #8: GREEN – SMALL – Tonal Argyle Dog SweaterGREEN – SMALL – Tonal Argyle Dog Sweater Zack & Zoey Buy new:
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