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11/10/2021

Fun facts !

🐙 (📸: Xaime Beiro) These otherworldly creatures have three hearts—one pumps blood through the body and the other two pump blood through the gills. They’ve evolved a copper rather than iron-based blood called hemocyanin, which turns their blood BLUE! Octopuses are also highly intelligent. They are capable of maintaining short- and long-term memory, have been spotted indulging in sophisticated tool use, and have the capacity to recognize individual people!

29/09/2021

COMMON HOUSEHOLD DANGERS FOR PETS

Review our list of common items found inside and outside your home and keep them out of your pet’s reach.

INDOORS

Human medications – Many human medications, including painkillers, can be highly toxic to pets.
String, yarn and other similar objects – String products could cause intestinal blockage in your pet.
Small toys with moving parts – Many toys designed for children are choking hazards for pets.
Holiday decorations – Pets like to play with holiday decorations, but many of them are choking hazards to pets.
Fumes from cleaning products – If you use aerosol sprays or a self-cleaning oven product, keep pets away from the fumes as they are toxic.

KITCHEN

Alcohol – all alcoholic beverages, including beer
Apple seeds – only the seeds and stem. The rest of the apple is fine.
Apricot pits
Bones – ask your veterinarian which bones your dog can eat
Caffeinated beveragesA white, fluffy dog sits behind various toxic foods for dogs.
Cherry seeds
Chocolate – including chocolate desserts and candies
Coffee and coffee beans
Garlic
Grapes – all types
Macadamia nuts
Ma*****na edibles
Onions and shallots
Peach pits
Potatoes with growth or sprouts
Raisins
Sugar-free candy and gum
Yeast dough
If your dog consumes any of the above foods or you suspect other poisoning, immediately seek veterinary care at your closest animal hospital.

OUTDOORS

Cocoa mulch – Pets are attracted to the chocolaty aroma, but the ingredients in cocoa mulch can be deadly if ingested.
De-icing salts used for snow and ice – These salts can irritate the paws and poison your pet if consumed.
Plants – certain types of plants are highly toxic to dogs
Garage
Fertilizers – Most fertilizers, both commercial and organic, and plant food products are toxic to pets.
Antifreeze or other ethylene glycol products – The sweet taste appeals to pets, but antifreeze can be deadly if even a small amount is ingested.
Garbage cans – Your pet may try to lick the inside of garbage cans, which could result in him ingesting a harmful substance.
Pest control poisons and or insect repellents – Insect repellents and rodent poisons are highly dangerous for pets.

16/09/2021

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16/09/2021

So Which Shots Does Your Cat Need?

Kitten Vaccination Schedule

Rabies

Single dose as early as 8 weeks of age, depending on the product. Revaccinate 1 year later

2 doses, 12 months apart

Required annually or every 3 years, depending on vaccine used.

Core cat vaccine. Rabies is 100% fatal to cats and humans, with no treatment available. Prevention is key.

Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia)

As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age

2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart

1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.

Core cat vaccine. Feline distemper is a severe contagious disease that most commonly strikes kittens and can cause death.

Feline Herpesvirus

As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age

2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart

1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.

Core cat vaccine. Feline herpesvirus causes feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), a very contagious upper respiratory condition.

Calicivirus

As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age

2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart

1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.

Core cat vaccine. A very contagious upper respiratory condition that can cause joint pain, oral ulcerations, fever, and anorexia.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

As early as 8 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later

2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart

Every 2 years for cats at low risk; every year for those at higher risk

Non-core cat vaccine.

Should test FeLV negative first. Transmitted via cat-to-cat contact. Can cause cancer, immunosuppressant

Bordetella

As early as 4 weeks

2 doses,1 year apart

16/09/2021

PET CARE TIPS

1. Regular Exams are Vital

Just like you, your pet can get heart problems, develop arthritis, or have a toothache. The best way to prevent such problems or catch them early is to see your veterinarian every year.

Regular exams are the single most important way to keep pets healthy. Annual vet visits should touch on nutrition and weight control, as well as cover recommended vaccinations, parasite control, dental exam, and health screenings.

2. Spay and Neuter Your Pets

Eight million to 10 million pets end up in U.S. shelters every year. Some are lost, some have been abandoned, and some are homeless.

Here’s an easy way to avoid adding to that number — spay and neuter your cats and dogs. It’s a procedure that can be performed as early as six to eight weeks of age.

Spaying and neutering doesn’t just cut down on the number of unwanted pets; it has other substantial benefits for your pet. Studies show it also lowers the risk of certain cancers and reduces a pet’s risk of getting lost by decreasing the tendency to roam.

3. Prevent Parasites

Fleas are the most common external parasite that can plague pets, and they can lead to irritated skin, hair loss, hot spots, and infection. Fleas can also introduce other parasites into your cat or dog. All it takes is for your pet to swallow one flea, and it can to end up with tapeworms, the most common internal parasite affecting dogs and cats.

Year-round prevention is key. Regular flea and intestinal parasite control, as well as heartworm prevention in endemic areas is important.

Because some parasite medications made for dogs can be fatal to cats, talk to your vet about keeping your precious pets worm-free, flea-free — and safe.

4. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Many dogs and cats are overweight or obese. And just like people, obesity in pets comes with health risks that include diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.

Overfeeding is the leading cause of obesity

16/09/2021

ORNAMENTAL FISH DISEASES

The names commonly given to disease problems encountered by ornamental fish hobbyists, such as ‘dropsy’, ‘pop-eye’, ‘fin rot’ and so on, are mostly descriptions of symptoms rather than specific diseases. They may be caused by a wide range of disease agents, most of which are poorly understood. Although some diseases, such as White spot disease, can cause grossly visible signs in fish, the actual cause may not be determined without suitable training and the aid of a microscope, or other specialist diagnostic tests. A veterinarian should therefore be consulted for disease diagnosis, and gross signs alone should not be used to diagnose disease in fish.

15/09/2021

Have your pets been experiencing any allergy symptoms this fall season? Any unusual bumps or itchy eyes can be a cause of allergies. Allergy symptoms come in a variety of different forms and sizes. If your pet is experiencing allergies, make sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible, and ask to get tested with us! You can also contact us through our websites for questions. Our contact information can be located on our website, https://www.petpreferreddx.com/contact-us.

31/01/2021

A little more knowledge won't hurt...

The Reason why Dogs Vomit...!!!

31/01/2021

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