PREVENTING DOG BITES IN CHILDREN.

Children love dogs and dogs love children, but children should not be left alone with dogs. The cases of dog bites are common in children and old people, the cases of rabies in humans has a high frequency in children, which shows that children need to be protected. 

 

HOW TO BE SAFE AROUND DOGS. 

 Children must not pet any dog without authorization, children should learn to ask the owner of a dog before they pet the dog. When out walking in the park, outside your home zone, keep your face away from dogs. When a dog is loose and chasing you, just be like a tree or statue be still and do not move. If the dog pushes you over ,just roll up like a rock or curl up like a ball with your hands on head and neck. 

 Children should never bother a dog sleeping, eating or with puppies. Never leave babies with dogs, even if it’s the family pet, create an area for the dog in the house that is out of the reach of the children. Dogs can be good company but they can also be your worst nightmare especially those that are not trained. Watch a dog and note the mood of the dog, this will tell you whether to advance or stay away from the dog. The key is the way the mouth of the dog is positioned. If the dog is panting and looks happy then the dog is relaxed. If the mouth of the dog is closed, the dog looks worried and nervous, then don’t move closer or touch the dog.

 WHAT TO DO WHEN A BITE OCCURS.

 When there is an incident of a bite or scratch do the following; Wash site with plenty of water and soap. Use an antiseptic solution to wash site, you can also use alcohol based liquids such as after shave solution. Get as much information about the dog. Go to the hospital and get treated immediately. 

 DO NOT Use: bandage on bite site.. Do not use other medications that are locally sourced like pepper or potash e.t.c. 

 Rabies is 100% fatal. 

All cases of dog bites should be treated as an emergency ,treat the wound and get rabies post exposure prophylaxis and ensure the wound site is irrigated with the rabies immunoglobulin serum.

E-B-O-L-A.

The Ebola virus can easily be contained if certain habits are changed and new habits cultivated.The issue of eating bush meat,bats and wild antelopes is linked to maintaining the foci of infection,so if this practice is stopped the cycle ends.

Herbal remedy for pets.

                        Herbal remedy for pets.

 Garlic is an effective flea and tick repellent. The garlic cloves is crushed and put in oils and left to stand for a while before applying on coat of dog.

The preparation can also be used to make a flea collar; the cloth/collar is soaked with the solution and its put on the dog.

 Garlic oil prepared is used to treat ear infections; to prepare the ear ointment, add the cloves of garlic to a bottle of olive oil,then leave for 2 weeks.

The oil is separated from the garlic cloves and its referred to as garlic oil. The garlic oil is very effective for treatment of ear mites,otitis and any ear infection.The oil can also be applied on the coat to treat skin infection such as mange and ring worm.

  Vinegar is also a great flea repellent,mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a bottle and spray on the pet.

 Peppermint oil is also of great value in vet practice; it has anti inflammatory,antiseptic and analgesic properties.The peppermint extract in oil is a flea repellent,the addition of the peppermint leaves to oil is a good coat conditioner.

 Aloe vera has also found uses in the vet practice,the extract is jelly-like and its suitable for skin infestation such as mange,alopecia , hot spots, wound healing and burns treatment.The use is also relevant in treatment of lumps and sores.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health. Ginger a medicinal herb has found enormous uses in the veterinary world.The herb can be used whole,fresh,dried,powdered or in alcohol extract. Ginger is used in dogs as an anti emetic agent,this herb when prepared and given to dogs prevent nausea and vomiting. The herb comes in handy in cases of motion sickness,it is also important because it normalize gastric function.The powdered ginger is the best preparation for motion sickness or vomition.The ginger is sprinkled on food or added to water,the result are immediate and your pet will love you for it. VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health. Ginger comes in handy in treatment of gastric-dilatation volvulous complex , this is a condition that arises when there is a distention of the stomach and a turning of the stomach on its axis. The GDV complex normally requires surgical intervention because the consequences are fatal, but thanks to ginger you can save your pet quickly.The ginger stimulates stomach motility,thus it helps to unravel/upturn the stomach and returns it to normal position. VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health. Heart worms are a life threatening in dogs that are not properly managed,but ginger brings in a better alternative. Ginger in alcohol extract given subcutaneously reduce the microfilaria load,it kills 90-95% of heartworms. Ginger is used to treat cardiovascular diseases also, giving dogs with heart disease a new lease of life. The herbs are incorporated into their food over a period of time. VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health. Ginger has been processed into various forms and has diverse uses, the efficacy cannot be overemphasized. Ginger for better pet health# wellness at your finger tips. VETERINARY MEDICINE: Ginger therapy for animal health.

HERBAL INTERVENTIONS IN VET PRACTICE.

The world today is moving away from the use of chemicals,conventional drugs and trending into the wellness practice.Many people have moved into holistic methods of treatment and this has spilled over to veterinary practice,where more and more people are seeking herbal therapy for their pets. Herbal interventions also referred to as herbal therapy is the use of herbs to treat ailments,correct disorders and heal sores,wounds and treat diseases. The herbs can be used in various forms such as roots,leaves and stem depending on where the active ingredient lies in the plant.The herbs can be prepared as capsules,grounded as powdered, added to alcohol extracts,dried ,in tinctures, lotions or creams and the method of presentation depends on its use . The common herbs are ginger,garlic and some oil extracts from peppermint leaves and cloves.The uses varies from flea treatment,shampoos,treatment of gastric dilatation-volvulous complex, cancer,mange,inappetence,arthritis, and diabetes to mention a few. Veterinary. The various herbs,uses and preparation will be discussed at length. The possibilities abound in herbal medicine for veterinarians, and to this end there are a crop of vets that practice this act solely and are referred to as veterinary herbalist. How to use herbs in veterinary practice. Pets and herbs= better health. #poultry

AVIAN INFLUENZA TODAY.

The bird flu virus is still very much around,do not let down your guard.Stop the virus now..................The U.S.D.A has developed a vaccine to protect poultry from new strain H5N2 but dont have plans to make vaccine commercial.

BIRD FLU............NEWS TODAY.

The avian influenza virus is still very much around ,and only active surveillance,isolation and decontamination can actually prevent an epidemic. The avian influenza virus has ravaged poultry in many countries,causing death in some humans and has caused untold hardship to affected small scale farmers and severe economic losses to affected countries. The latest to feel the avian influenza surge is Stearns county in Minnesota where the virulent avian influenza strain H5N2 has been discovered in a flock of 39,000 turkey farm. The farm in Stearns county ,northwest Minneapolis is currently quarantined and all flock culled to prevent spread of the virus.There has been recent infections of avian influenza in states stretching from Arkansas to Oregon,this has prompted overseas buyers to limit imports from the United states. The avian influenza virus has been traced to the water fowl and wild birds that are usually migrating, carrying the virus and shedding same in their drooping and bodily secretions.Its the contamination of the feed/water source of domesticated poultry that facilitates spread of the virus.The reported outbreaks have stemmed from poultry in close proximity to large bodies of water and those backyard farms that wild birds can easily access. The avian influenza virus is very virulent with a sudden onset affecting all the flock with signs such as bulbous comb and wattles which are blood tinged,bloody shanks,severe nervous in coordination expressed as severe tumbling/rolling over and this culminates in death. The bio security protocol is of paramount importance in curbing the spread of the virus; cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses,barns,yards are important.Collection of poultry birds from disease- free stock,isolation/quarantine of new stock,provision of foot dip with disinfectants,purifying water source and restriction of visitors to poultry houses. The chemical of choice that is internationally acclaimed to kill the avian influenza virus is the VIRKON S, the regular use on the farm will prevent the entrance of common farm pathogens and especially the avian influenza virus.