EARLY SUMMER- IT’S HERE Sept09
All the nasties that are associated with the risk to pet health are here already with the unseasonable start to summer.
TICKS – Yep we are seeing tick paralysis cases in ever increasing numbers.
THIS IS A PREVENTABLE DISEASE, maybe in some areas not as easily prevented but talk to your local vet and get advice before it is too late. Remember young and small stock (miniature horses for example) are also susceptible.
SNAKES – Cases of snake bite are also coming in. The best outcome is always early detection and treatment. If you are unsure of a snake’s species AND it is dead bring it in for identification. We have venom detection kits that will identify the type of snake but the test is not cheap. We are seeing more Red Belly Black snakes than ever before and although they are generally not as aggressive as the browns they are just as deadly.
3-DAY or BEF – This disease attacks cattle and is carried by midges. They of course will arrive with the warm weather and so now is the time to vaccinate young stock against this potentially lethal disease. See your local vet for more information and a vaccination regime.
WORMS – Warm weather and moisture is the perfect combination for an explosion of worms across the paddock. These are the least damaging to an animal’s health but can easily be fatal to those susceptible. Sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and camels are VERY susceptible. Get your worming regime checked and if in any doubt at all drop in a fresh dung sample (straight from the animals derriere) to check if –
– You need to be concerned with current intestinal levels
SNAKES – Cases of snake bite are also coming in. The best outcome is always early detection and treatment. If you are unsure of a snake’s species AND it is dead bring it in for identification. We have venom detection kits that will identify the type of snake but the test is not cheap. We are seeing more Red Belly Black snakes than ever before and although they are generally not as aggressive as the browns they are just as deadly.
3-DAY or BEF – This disease attacks cattle and is carried by midges. They of course will arrive with the warm weather and so now is the time to vaccinate young stock against this potentially lethal disease. See your local vet for more information and a vaccination regime.
WORMS – Warm weather and moisture is the perfect combination for an explosion of worms across the paddock. These are the least damaging to an animal’s health but can easily be fatal to those susceptible. Sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and camels are VERY susceptible. Get your worming regime checked and if in any doubt at all drop in a fresh dung sample (straight from the animals derriere) to check if –
– You need to be concerned with current intestinal levels
– If the wormer you are using is effective. This should be done 10 days after you have used whichever drug you use.
If you need to talk about any of the above, contact your local vet or ring us as we are always happy to help.
If you need to talk about any of the above, contact your local vet or ring us as we are always happy to help.
The team at Dayboro Vets.
