MISSION RABIES: ZERO BY 30

 

U.S. to Ban Dogs From Over 100 Countries Amid Concern Over Spread of Rabies.

 

U.S. to Ban Dogs From Over 100 Countries Amid Concern Over Spread of Rabies. Dogs from more than 100 countries will be banned from being brought into the United States for one year because of heightened concerns over the spread of rabies, federal health officials announced on Monday. 

 The countries targeted by the ban, which will take effect on July 14, are considered to be at high risk for spreading the deadly virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. 

They include the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, China, Russia, Ukraine, India and the Philippines. Officials at the C.D.C. said that the temporary measure was necessary to prevent the reintroduction of a canine rabies virus variant in United States, where the variant has been eliminated since 2007. 

 As many as 100,000 of the one million dogs that are brought into the United States each year could be denied entry, according to the C.D.C., which said that it would make exceptions on a limited basis for owners of service dogs and foreigners moving stateside with their pets.

Nearly Eradicated in Humans, the Guinea Worm Finds New Victims: Dogs.

 

For 30 years, scientists have fought to eliminate a horrifying parasite. Suddenly, it has begun infecting dogs in Chad, threatening to undo decades of progress. Martoussia, the celebrity of the moment in this remote fishing village, pants heavily under the awning where he lies chained. Still, he remains calm and sweet-tempered as the crowd presses in. 

 Children gawk as volunteers in white surgical gloves ease a foot-long Guinea worm from the dog’s leg and American scientists quiz his owner, a fisherman, about how many worms Martoussia has had. The village chief, Moussa Kaye, 87, is asked the last time one of his people had a worm. 

A Guinea worm, which must be pulled an inch or so a day, being extracted from Djalibe, a village dog. Photo credit. Jane Hahn of The New York Times.

“Not since 40 years ago,” he says. In this arid central African country, the long global struggle to eliminate a horrifying human parasite has encountered a serious setback: dogs. They are being infected with Guinea worms, and no one knows how. Scientists are desperate to solve the puzzle. If the answer isn’t found soon, or if the worms begin to spread widely into other species — a handful already have been found in cats and even baboons — then 32 years of work to end the scourge may crumble, said Mark L. Eberhard, a parasitologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

 Once a pathogen runs wild in an animal population, there is little chance it can be wiped out. “An animal reservoir is the kiss of death for eradication,” Dr. Eberhard said. It has happened before. In the 1930s, the drive to eradicate yellow fever died when scientists realized monkeys carried the virus. 

 This setback has come just as the decades-long campaign edges tantalizingly close to victory. In 1986, when the Carter Center — the global health philanthropy in Atlanta founded by President Jimmy Carter — launched the eradication drive, an estimated 3.5 million people in 21 countries had worms.

Rabies: kicking rabies out of our communities.

 Rabies though fatal is 100% preventable. There is a massive campaign to eliminate rabies by 2030, join now . Learn all you need to know about rabies and how to prevent it.

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Rabies : the comic book.

 This is a colorful comic book for kids to teach about rabies.

Rabies prevention tips.

1) vaccinate your dogs,cats and monkeys.

2) Do not approach an unknown dog, cat or monkey.

3) Prevent bites and scratches from dog, cats and monkeys.

4) When bitten by a dog,cat or monkey: wash site with soap under running water for 15 mins, clean area of bite with antiseptic solution or alcohol and seek medical attention.

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Gamifying rabies.

 

Did you know that rabies kills one person every 9 minutes?

Did you know that 59,000 people die of rabies worldwide every year?

Did you know that almost half of the victims are children under 15 years of age? 

Did you know that vaccinating 70% of dog population in an area breaks the dog-human cycle of rabies,thus eliminating rabies in such areas?

Did you know that vaccination of your dogs,cats and monkeys is a sure way to eliminate rabies?

Did you know that the fastest way to change a paradigm or introduce a concept that targets kids is by gamifying the concept or creating songs that are interactive?

Did you also know that creating awareness on public health issues can also be accomplished by creating stories, posters, coloring books for kids e.t.c?

Did you also know that when a kid learns something or comes across a story, the story spreads fast?

 Did you know that when you tell one kid a truth all the other kids in the community hears this truth? 

Did you also know that creating public awareness about diseases of public health importance is a collective responsibility?

Did you know that change is a collective effort? so play your part:by vaccinating your pets. Sharing the rabies game board in your network. Ensuring your neighbors are responsible pet owners that vaccinate their pets. 

Lets start now: kick rabies out of #Lagos. #Nigeria  #endrabiesnow

End rabies now: Zero by 30.

 

It is totally unacceptable for anyone to die of rabies: break the cycle, vaccinate your dogs.

59,000 People die every year of rabies.

 Be a f.o.r.c.e, eliminate rabies.

RABIES.

Rabies: dont ignore a bite or scratch.

 

 

 Knowing more about animal bites and rabies may save your life .    Knowing more about animal bites and rabies may save your life . 

 100% of human cases of rabies are preventable. 

 59,000 people die of rabies every year. 

95% of human rabies death occurs in Africa and Asia.

How to make treats for your dogs.

Home made dog chew.

Dogs love chew treats, here is how to make yours.

How do you introduce your dog to mating?

How do you introduce your dog to mating? The answer to how to introduce dogs for mating is not as easy as it sounds, especially when it is your dog’s first time. 

You cannot just force your dog to mate with a bitch. It is essential to make things flow naturally.

Initial interactions between your stud and bitch can be unpredictable. Thus, you should be careful and cautious while introducing dog mating partners. The best way to go ahead is to make the dogs meet before the actual mating day.

 First impressions are important and can set the stage of a relationship between the dogs. In an ideal case, you must select the dogs based on  their age, breed, and temperament as this will play an important role in determining the quality of the litter.

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If your dog has a history of fighting with other dogs, it is even more important to introduce both dogs before the mating day. This will ensure that both the dogs are comfortable with each other on their mating day.

Prior meeting will also rule out any element of anxiousness towards the stranger animal. From the breeding point of view, you, as an owner or breeder will also have to analyze if the bitch and stud share pleasant dispositions that  can be passed on to the litter if they mate. Ensure the two dogs play, and get them familiar with each other’s scent during their introductory meeting.

initial meeting could also speed up the mating process by making the animals feel comfortable with each other. This, in turn, will increase the chances of successful breeding.

The initial meeting will also help you in gauging if both the dogs are compatible enough. For the best results, it is highly recommended to ensure that both of them are healthy.

Do not forget to have a look at the heat cycle of the bitch so that she can accept the male and be pregnant.. 

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You can now use Snapchat's augmented reality camera to identify dog breeds and plant species (SNAP).

You can now use Snapchat's augmented reality camera to identify dog breeds and plant species (SNAP).Snapchat has armored its camera was a flurry of augmented-reality features in recent years that allow users to apply face filters and play with interactive lenses.

 At the Snap Partner Summit last week, the company debuted new partners for Scan, its press-and-hold-activated feature that gives users more information when they point their camera at various objects and surroundings.

WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY PUP.

Everyone loves pups so it is imperative that you know how to keep a puppy healthy. Keeping a pup healthy is not an easy job. It requires special care, consideration, and an eagle eye.

 You should ask your vet all about caring for puppies and also interact with other dog lovers,,ask all questions and get answers. However, educating yourself before you get the puppy is a necessity.

                     How to Keep a Puppy Healthy? 


             
You need to take the following into consideration:

1) Proper nutrition.

 2) Exercise

 3) Good dental hygiene.

 4) Ear care.

 5) Proper grooming.

 6) Training.

HOW TO MAKE MILK REPLACEMENT FOR PUPPIES..

        HOW TO MAKE MILK REPLACEMENT FOR PUPPIES.




 When you have orphaned puppies and no foster bitch, the solution is to make milk replacement.
 This is on the notion that colostrum has been provided, see how here.

 The ingredients needed are 

: 1) 340 g of unsweetened evaporated milk

 2) 369 g of boiled water..

  3) one bottle of beef baby food .

  4) 227 g of unflavored yogurt.

  5) 2 cooked eggs.

 Mix all ingredient in a bowl and blend until smooth in a blender. This mixture is refrigerated and served. This should be served at room temperature when its time to feed the puppies.

COLOSTRUM FOR DOGS.

COLOSTRUM. What is it and why is it important.? Colostrum is the first milk produced by the bitch after whelping which must be given to the puppies.

The colostrum found in the breast before and after a puppy is born is rich with antibodies and essential for pups.The pup in-utero was breathing in a sterile environment until birth, so, now needs to build up its own immune defense.

 The colostrum is a nutritious, balanced, and protective food and the pups needs it after losing contact with the placenta. The placenta is a pouch that was providing them with nutrition for growth in the mother’s womb.
                                       HOW TO TAKE CARE OF NEW UPS.

FOOD SAFETY :Raw pet food blamed for human E. coli outbreak.

FOOD SAFETY :Raw pet food blamed for human E. coli outbreak. 

   Public health officials continue to investigate an E. coli outbreak linked to raw pet food sold under the Carnivora brand. Of four sick people identified so far, all had the same strain of E. coli O157 infection and all had been exposed to the raw pet food for dogs who had been fed it, according to an outbreak notice posted by Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

 Riveriene Farm Ltd. operating as Carnivora Pet Foods of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, recalled six varieties of the Carnivora brand raw food. All were manufactured in Canada and widely distributed, possibly nationwide, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

PREVENTING DOG BITES IN CHILDREN.

Children love dogs, but there are precautionary measures to follow to prevent dog bites.

 In this free e book, learn all you need to know to keep children safe around dogs.

Complete care guide for dogs.

This is a complete guide on dog care, free download.

HOW TO BOOST FERTILITY IN MALE DOGS.

                  HOW TO BOOST FERTILITY IN MALE DOGS.

Research shows that herbs, vitamins, and minerals help dogs attain optimum fertility.

These are even more useful when administered during the breeding season, helping them in a myriad of ways.

1)Vitamin B6, B12, and Foliate are essential for male reproduction.


 2) Selenium and Vitamin A, C, and E along with antioxidants, play a role in repairing damage caused by aging.


 3) Vitamin D enhances sperm motility, studies reveal. It is more important for males kept inside the house.


 4)Zinc affects sperm formation immensely. Testosterone and sperm motility benefit too


. 5)Grape seed extract helps in protecting the cells and tissues of the testicle from free radicals. more

 The dog will be agile and very productive  if all these nutrients are incorporated in meals.

11 Tips to Increase Male Dog Fertility.

                          11 Tips to Increase Male Dog Fertility.

.Infertility and low-fertility affect dogs just like other mammalian species, including humans. For dog breeders, these become true worries when looking to breed them. While a few infertility problems are inherited, many just develop with age.


 Low infertility in dogs is due to several factors such as age, injuries, drugs, disease,( Brucella canis) physical defects, inability to ejaculate, degeneration of the testes, low sperm count, and congenital abnormalities.

                                   CAUSES OF INFERTILITY.

 1)Test Your Dog for Brucella Canis.    Brucella canis is a gram-negative bacterium that can be a reason for your dog’s infertility or low fertility. Brucella canis causes brucellosis in dogs and other canines.

The disease manifests as orchitis and epididymitis in male dogs, placentitis, endometritis and abortions in females. It can lead to infertility in both sexes. Other notable but less common symptoms include inflammation in the eyes and appendicular and axial skeleton. Brucella canis affects humans, too, but it is extremely rare.

 The symptoms of the disease vary significantly in both the canine genders. Males face infertility as their bodies produce antibody against the sperm. It may further manifest in the form of inflammation of the testes, which settles down gradually.  Females face abortion of developing fetuses