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e-Vet ALERT: Possible Spring Pet Injuries
Topic: Spring Injuries
by D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown
After a long, cold winter we are all anxious to get back to outdoor activities!
Your faithful companions are anxious to get back out with you. Be aware there are some pet injuries that commonly occur during this transition to spring. With a little fore thought they can be avoided.
Each year, during this time, I would see a number of dogs with injured foot pads. This would happen because during the winter the pads will become soft and fragile. Then, with the first days of good weather, owners are anxious to get out walking and hiking. Soft foot pads coupled with hot streets or hiking paths will invariably lead to blisters.
Often owners are completely unaware of the damage done to their pet’s feet until they start limping. Then on exam there are peeling, raw sores on the bottom of the feet. The same thing will happen to dogs running around on a pool deck when the kids get back to swimming!
After a long winter, dogs are also prone to muscle aches and strains when they suddenly start back to full outdoor activities. Playing catch with a frisbee is definitely more strenuous to your dog than to you.This is especially true of dogs that are senior citizens. They may already be experiencing some osteo-arthritis. These pets will be especially sore the next day!
Prevent these injuries by bringing your dog back to activities slowly. Dogs will build strength and toughness to their feet quickly. Also be aware of the heat of the ground. Start hiking in the early morning or late evening after the ground has cooled down. For those who must hike mid-day there are booties available for your dog to prevent blisters. There are medications available for skeletal or muscle soreness from our veterinarian. However, treatment of severely blistered feet can take 2-3 weeks to heal.
So enjoy the spring and daylight savings time, but keep in mind your dog needs some conditioning to get back up to full speed.
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To donate by phone, please call us at 1-661-269-4010 or Email: contact@deltarescue.org
To donate by mail, please send a check or money order to:
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The SuperSanctuary has a total of two state-of-the-art hospitals that include dog and cat intensive care units, digital radiographs, disgnostic utrasound, physical therapy and rehabilitation, deep-tissue ultrasound, electrostimulation, treadmill and hydrotherapy.
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e-Vet ALERT: Are you over-vaccinating your pet?
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue veterinarian, Dr. Gaylord Brown
The old advice of vaccinating your cat or dog with all vaccines available on a yearly basis has come under close scrutiny.
Research has indicated there may be some health problems linked to over vaccination. Liver disorders and the development of vaccine associated sarcomas are prime examples. The duration of immunity and the need for protection against specific diseases should be the determining factors in which vaccines are given and how often.
The duration of immunity is determined by the type of vaccine and the age the vaccine is given. For puppies and kittens a series of vaccines is needed to build up a protective antibody level. Vaccines given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks generally does the trick. These pets are then given a booster at one year of age. After that boosters are needed every 3 years. This protocol appears to be effective for canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, feline distemper, and feline respiratory diseases. For rabies no series is needed with one vaccine given at 16 weeks, a booster at one year, then every three years.
Situational vaccines are a different problem. Leptospirosis, lymes disease, feline leukemia, feline peritonitis, and feline immunodeficiency may need yearly boosters. However, not all pets are in a position to need such vaccines. If your pet is not in an area where such diseases are an issue you should not vaccinate. It is crucial to find a veterinarian who will honestly assess your pet’s need to be vaccinated and not one who recommends every vaccine known to the species of your animal on a yearly basis.
Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals – we vaccinate every three years.
If you find this information helpful please share it. D.E.L.T.A. Rescue receives no help from the government and relies solely on donor contributions.
Dr. Gaylord Brown, Veterinarian
Dedication & Everlasting Love To Animals
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
For the animals,
Leo Grillo, founder
Dedication & Everlasting Love To Animals
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue receives no help from the government and relies solely on donor contributions.
We are a certified 501 (c) (3) non profit organization Tax ID #: 95-3759277.
To donate by phone, please call us at 1-661-269-4010 or
Email: contact@deltarescue.org
To donate by mail, please send a check or money order to:
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, P.O. Box 9, Glendale, CA 91209
D.E.L.T.A Rescue is the largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life,” Sanctuary of its kind in the world. Our goal is to prolong life in a meaningful way. We keep our animals comfortable at all times. Medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, kidney disease and other chronic illness are treated here without a ceiling on costs. Whatever our animals need, they get.
The SuperSanctuary has a total of two state-of-the-art hospitals that include dog and cat intensive care units, digital radiographs, diagnostic ultrasound, physical therapy and rehabilitation, deep-tissue ultrasound, electro stimulation, treadmill and hydrotherapy.
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e-Vet ALERT: With the Holiday season upon us, we want to make sure your pets stay safe
PET SAFETY: There are a number of potentially dangerous situations surrounding your pets and the Holidays.
Decorations can be potentially lethal if eaten by your pet. Cats are notorious for consuming tinsel, used to decorate trees. These strands of shiny plastic can become entrapped in the bowel and lead to intestinal obstructions. Make sure decorations are out of reach from your pet.
Accidental or intentional ingestion of human foods by pets is a common source of illness and even death over the Holidays. Chocolate and raisins are around in abundance during this time of year and both are toxic to dogs. Feeding leftovers to pets has caused more than one case of pancreatitis; so resist the temptation to overindulge your pet.
Finally, be careful with those treats made especially for animals.
Monitor how much and how often rawhides and other chews are given. Over consumption can lead to intestinal blockage or gastroenteritis. If your pet quickly devours these types of treats be certain to space them out over a few days.
We want you all to have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
If you find this information helpful please share it. D.E.L.T.A. Rescue relies solely on donor contributions.
Dr. Gaylord Brown, Veterinarian
Dedication & Everlasting Love To Animals
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
For the animals,
Leo Grillo, founder
Dedication & Everlasting Love To Animals
We are a certified 501 (c) (3) non profit organization Tax ID #: 95-3759277.
To donate by phone, please call us at 1-661-269-4010 or
Email: contact@deltarescue.org
To donate by mail, please send a check or money order to:
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, P.O. Box 9, Glendale, CA 91209
D.E.L.T.A Rescue is the largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life,” Sanctuary of its kind in the world. Our goal is to prolong life in a meaningful way. We keep our animals comfortable at all times. Medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, kidney disease and other chronic illness are treated here without a ceiling on costs. Whatever our animals need, they get.
The SuperSanctuary has a total of two state-of-the-art hospitals that include dog and cat intensive care units, digital radiographs, diagnostic ultrasound, physical therapy and rehabilitation, deep-tissue ultrasound, electro stimulation, treadmill and hydrotherapy.
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