Problem with Animals Associated with the Weather
The particularly hot and wet weather we continue to experience brings its own set of problems. These can vary with the species.
Ask any dog and cat owner who has experienced a flea explosion around their place of late. This can be very difficult to clear up once there are substantial numbers of eggs and larvae in the environment and an eradication program to suit your pet can be made easier by consulting with your vet, so give them a call.
Ask any dog and cat owner who has experienced a flea explosion around their place of late. This can be very difficult to clear up once there are substantial numbers of eggs and larvae in the environment and an eradication program to suit your pet can be made easier by consulting with your vet, so give them a call.
For our larger mates it is the perfect time for seedy toe and greasy heel in the equines. This can also be tough to get on top of, especially as nowhere you put them stays dry for long and the warm moist environment is ideal for fungal and bacterial growth. Once again tackle this with the help of people who know and get something tailored for you. Be vigilant and get in early with clipping, cleaning and treating.
Now for our bovine friends there is the nasty – footrot! As with horses, these are ideal conditions and unfortunately once you have it in an area it will reappear when conditions are right. It is an opportunistic infection, so just waits for an animal with a crack or scratch and off it goes. There are several differing things that will cause lameness in cattle but once footrot is diagnosed it is very treatable with the correct antibiotic and foot care.
Though the number of cases of tick paralysis has decreased (they never entirely go away) the number of snake bites has increased and they do seem particularly active at present. They are also coming closer to houses as the creeks and dams swell. So if you suspect your animal has been bitten then get them to treatment immediately. Also IF the snake is dead bring it with you – DO NOT under any circumstances go hunting for it to kill it.
Two good reasons for this are –
1. It may get you first, and
2. If you get the wrong one you will jeopardise your pet’s treatment.
By the time this is published the Dayboro Vet Surgery will have said a very sad farewell to Garnett, who has been an exceptional young vet here for the last couple of years, and a very hearty welcome to Sam, who went through Uni with Garnett but has spent his time in New South Wales.
We will have also had our equine information night and have set up our monthly “Healthy Horse” day at the surgery where we can provide health maintenance and we will have a farrier present. If you missed the night but are interested in taking advantage of our equine health program days please don’t hesitate to give us a ring.
Till next month, stay safe,
All at Dayboro Vets.
Now for our bovine friends there is the nasty – footrot! As with horses, these are ideal conditions and unfortunately once you have it in an area it will reappear when conditions are right. It is an opportunistic infection, so just waits for an animal with a crack or scratch and off it goes. There are several differing things that will cause lameness in cattle but once footrot is diagnosed it is very treatable with the correct antibiotic and foot care.
Though the number of cases of tick paralysis has decreased (they never entirely go away) the number of snake bites has increased and they do seem particularly active at present. They are also coming closer to houses as the creeks and dams swell. So if you suspect your animal has been bitten then get them to treatment immediately. Also IF the snake is dead bring it with you – DO NOT under any circumstances go hunting for it to kill it.
Two good reasons for this are –
1. It may get you first, and
2. If you get the wrong one you will jeopardise your pet’s treatment.
By the time this is published the Dayboro Vet Surgery will have said a very sad farewell to Garnett, who has been an exceptional young vet here for the last couple of years, and a very hearty welcome to Sam, who went through Uni with Garnett but has spent his time in New South Wales.
We will have also had our equine information night and have set up our monthly “Healthy Horse” day at the surgery where we can provide health maintenance and we will have a farrier present. If you missed the night but are interested in taking advantage of our equine health program days please don’t hesitate to give us a ring.
Till next month, stay safe,
All at Dayboro Vets.
