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05/05/2022

Is Kennel Cough in Dogs Serious?
Fortunately, kennel cough is not considered a fatal disease — the vast majority of dogs recover just fine. However, the cough can be uncomfortable and lead to a sore throat, which may interfere with your dog’s eating or sleeping.
Sometimes kennel cough can progress to pneumonia, a serious complication that may be fatal. Young puppies, older seniors, and pups with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for developing severe disease.
Veterinary care is recommended to rule out other causes of cough, and to provide relief and a faster recovery.

31/10/2021

PARVOVIRUS can lay dormant in the ground for between 6 months to 1 year.
Even though your puppy has had its first Vaccination you should not let them walk outside until the course is finished
Vaccinations don't prevent, they lessen the
Severity.
If you take your unprotected puppy outside and they walk where the parvovirus is lying dormant in the ground, it gets on their feet. They lick their feet and become infected.

Parvovirus can be fatal in very young puppies and older dogs.

05/09/2021

With additions to the 5199 animal law. Below is the link to all you ned to know about the new microchip system. Sorry its all in Turkish. Please translate at your leisure

Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan kanunlar, Cumhurbaşkanlığı kararnameleri, yönetmelikler, tebliğler ve diğer düzenleyici idari işlemler tek metin haline getirilir ve güncel olarak yayımlanır

25/07/2021

MANGE OR CHICKEN ALLERGY

Chicken is one of the most accessible and cheapest proteins. There are many pet food products that contain chicken as well as chicken byproducts. Most dogs love chicken but for some, eating chicken can cause undesirable side effects. This is because their bodies are unable to properly process chicken proteins. Chicken allergies are actually not an uncommon food allergy in dogs. Here are some things that you should take note of if you suspect that your dog is allergic to this protein.

Signs & Symptoms of chicken allergy in dogs
chicken allergies in dogs are similar to other dog skin allergies. Spotting the symptoms of chicken allergies early can prevent detrimental effects on your dog’s health.
Main symptoms that occur include:
Severe itching and scratching, especially around the face, ears and mouth areas.
Obsessive licking and biting of the paws or other areas.
Hair loss, bald patches,
skin irritation and even bleeding and wounds due to the frequent scratching and licking.
Rashes, skin inflammation and infections caused by the itching and scratching Pawing at the face to relief itchiness
Shaking its head
Hives,
coughing and wheezing
Scooting across the floor to scratch its rear and/or licking its rear end.
Gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, gas and diarrhea.
This can lead to inflammatory bowel disease if the allergy is not treated.

What causes chicken allergy in dogs?
Just like other food allergies, chicken allergy in dogs tend to develop because of biological and environmental factors.

To get to the reason behind allergies, we first need to understand what happens when your dog eats. Your dog’s digestive system will break down food into amino acids. The amino acids are then absorbed by enterocytes, which are a type of white blood cells.

Dogs who have chicken allergies are unable to completely break down the chicken proteins. As such, the immune system looks at it as an unwelcome and potentially ‘dangerous’ substance. Your dog’s immune system will then respond by sending enterocytes to eliminate the chicken proteins.

This then causes the signs and symptoms as mentioned above. Another thing to note about chicken allergies in dogs is that the allergic reaction will most probably build over time. A dog has to encounter the chicken protein enough times before it is recognized as an unwelcome substance. Thus, it is most likely that the allergic reactions do not happen the first time your dog eats chicken.
It is also important to remember that your dog may be having a reaction to the brand of dog food that contains chicken, rather than the chicken protein itself. If this is the case, switching the dog food that you are feeding your dog will help allergies to heal.

When does chicken allergy in dogs develop?
Chicken allergy in dogs can develop at any age. Chicken allergies can also occur in one stage of your dog’s life and go away in another. For example, you may find that your dog only developed a chicken allergy in the later part of its life, or had a chicken allergy when it was younger which disappeared as your dog grew older.

Chicken allergy treatment and diagnosis.
If you suspect that your dog is allergic to chicken, the most effective way to treat the allergy is by completely eliminating the food from your dog’s diet. This means that you will have to make sure that all your dog’s meals as well as treats do not contain chicken proteins.

Your veterinarian may also suggest a food trial using hypo-allergenic dog food such as a hydrolyzed protein diet or a novel protein diet if the allergy is severe. In a hydrolyzed protein diet, your dog will be fed proteins that are already broken down to parts that are so small that your dog’s body is unable to recognize it. In a novel protein diet, your dog is fed with a new protein that it has never been exposed to and therefore, cannot be allergic to. Limited ingredient dog food can also help with allergies.

Once the allergy symptoms have subsided, you can reintroduce chicken to your dog to test if the allergy returns. If it does, you will know without a doubt that your dog is allergic to chicken. Dogs who are allergic to chicken may also be allergic to other types of poultry such as duck or turkey.

Bloodwork and tests can also be carried out to determine food allergies. This, however, may cost quite a bit of money. Ultimately, the first step in diagnosis and treatment is to bring your dog to the vet. Your vet will be able to advise you on the best route to take as well as prescribe medication, if your dog needs it.

Chicken free dog food
If your dog is indeed allergic to chicken, you might find that chicken free dog food is the best option to prevent symptoms from flaring up. You can consider other sources of protein such as lamb, pork, venison, kangaroo, rabbit and fish. Petcubes’ range of raw dog food has novel proteins that are nutritionally balanced.

Conclusion

If your dog’s itching and scratching is due to a chicken allergy, then it is best to to eliminate chicken protein from its diet. You will however, need to ensure that your dog’s new diet is balanced and nutritious. Healthy and novel proteins such as venison and rabbit will help to keep your dog healthy. Do remember to consult your vet before making any changes to your dog’s diet. You should also head to the vet if you suspect that your dog has a food allergy or intolerance to rule out if there are any other underlying medical issues.

Conclusion
If your dog’s itching and scratching is due to a chicken allergy, then it is best to to eliminate chicken protein from its diet. You will however, need to ensure that your dog’s new diet is balanced and nutritious. Healthy and novel proteins such as venison and rabbit will help to keep your dog healthy. Do remember to consult your vet before making any changes to your dog’s diet. You should also head to the vet if you suspect that your dog has a food allergy or intolerance to rule out if there are any other underlying medical issues.
In our experience we found it nigh on impossible to find a food totally chicken fat free, but it is apparently it goes through a breaking down process, to make it less allergic.

15/07/2021

For IMMUNE SYSTEM supplement your dogs /cats diet. Keep them healthy on the inside and they will shine on the outside.

One of the most beneficial ways you can support your dog’s immune system is through supplementation. Again, your dog is exposed to more toxins than ever before, and they need extra resources to combat and flush these out of their system.

Even if you’re hyper-vigilant with your dog’s diet, they may be missing out on essential vitamins and minerals. Consider choosing a nutritional supplement.

Antioxidants – These help slow the aging process, eliminate free radicals, and reduce inflammation.
OMEGA-3S (or fish oil supplement)– Essential for taming inflammatory responses that lead to a compromised immune system.
PREBIOTICS and PROBIOTICS —After the skin, the next largest fortress of the immune system is your dog’s gut.
Prebiotics and probiotics ensure your dog’s gut is full of healthy immune-boosting bacteria.
WATER... give your dog the water to drink that you would drink yourself.

15/07/2021

Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites.
Two different mange mites cause skin disease in dogs. One lives just under the surface of the skin (sarcoptic mange), while the other resides in the hair follicles (demodectic mange). Although both mites share similar characteristics, there are also important differences. It is important not to confuse the two types of mange because they have different causes, treatments, and prognoses

1st type of mange
SARCOPTIC MANGE
Itchy. Contagious. Miserable.

The burrowing carnivorous mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI is responsible for causing Sarcoptic Mange. It is sometimes known as the scabies mite or the itch mite.
Sarcoptic mites (sarcoptes scabiei) are microscopic flesh eating mites that tunnel deeper and deeper as they chew through your dog. creating a maze of damage and causing what is considered to be the itchiest type of mange. A fair comparison is a microscopic ant farm expanding beneath your dog’s skin.

Sarcoptic mange in dogs can be transmitted two ways: DIRECTLY and INDIRECTLY.
Most people associate Sarcoptic mange with DIRECT transmission. That’s when the mites are passed by casual contact with an infected host (pet, person, or even wildlife) in a physical setting.
INDIRECT transmission happens in an environment with no host present. A dislodged mite can survive up to 5 days on their own. Merely visiting an area where an infested host has deposited a few mites can cause your dog to become a victim in no time.

Mites get hungry when they’re off of a host. These starving speed demons sense available food sources through heat and odor, so a nearby dog is likely to be the parasites’ next meal.

All it takes is one fertile female to start the cycle. She will begin laying eggs within 2 hours of infesting the dog; which hatch in 2-4 days. After being fertilized just once, she will lay up to 90 eggs in her lifetime.

SYMPTOMS

Sarcoptic mange almost always brings severe itching as the mites carve a maze of tunnels throughout the dogs epidermis.

Some degree of hair loss is almost always a given as well. Other possible symptoms include red and inflamed skin, crusty ear tips, and red pustules with yellow crusts. Commonly affected areas include elbows, ears, armpits, hocks, chest, and belly, as these mites usually prefer areas that have less hair. As the mange worsens it can spread over the entire body.

More subtle signs may include lethargy, depression, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Intense discomfort can lead to nervous, restless or agitated behavior and possibly a habitual scratching habit.

If the infestation goes untreated or is mistakenly treated, the skin may darken due to the constant irritation, and the surrounding lymph nodes may become enlarged.

Sarcoptic Mange mites burrow into the skin.

Dark track marks are sometimes visible with a magnifying glass.

DIAGNOSIS

Sarcoptic mange is clinically diagnosed by examining skin scrapings under a microscope and identifying sarcoptes scabiei. Obtaining a definitive diagnosis is difficult with this method as they are fast and difficult is to catch. Only 20% of cases have a positive scrape.

TREATMENTS ... consult your vet

15/07/2021

2nd mange type demodex

What causes demodectic mange?

Demodectic mange is caused by Demodex canis, a parasitic mite that lives in the hair follicles of dogs. Under the microscope, this mite is shaped like a cigar with eight legs. Demodectic mange, sometimes just called ‘demodex’ or ‘red mange’, is the most common form of mange in dogs.

All normal dogs (and many humans) have a few of these mites on their skin. As long as the body's immune system is functioning properly, these mites cause no harm.

Demodectic mange most often occurs when a dog has an immature immune system, allowing the number of skin mites to increase rapidly. As a result, this disease occurs primarily in dogs less than 12 to 18 months of age. As the dog matures, its immune system also matures.

Adult dogs that have the disease usually have weakened immune systems. Demodectic mange may occur in older dogs because function of the immune system often declines with age. Dogs who have a weakened immune system due to illness or certain medications are also susceptible to demodectic mange.

Is demodectic mange contagious?

No, demodectic mange is not contagious . Demodex mites are transmitted to puppies from their mother during the first few days of life. Since the mite is found on virtually all dogs, exposure of a normal dog to one with demodectic mange is not dangerous, as the immune system must be depressed for mange to develop.

What does demodectic mange do to the dog?

Surprisingly, a dog with demodectic mange usually does not itch severely, even though it loses hair in patches. The hair loss usually begins on the face, especially around the eyes. When there are only a few patches of hair loss, the condition is called localized demodectic mange. If the disease spreads to many areas of the skin, the condition is called generalized demodectic mange.

How is demodectic mange diagnosed?

Your veterinarian will take deep skin scrapings and examine them under the microscope to diagnose this disease. The finding of larger than normal numbers of Demodex mites in skin scrapings confirms the diagnosis. Occasionally, the disease will be diagnosed by means of a skin biopsy in dogs that have chronic skin infections that have not responded appropriately to treatment.

How is demodectic mange treated?

The localized form is usually treated with topical medication. The generalized form requires more aggressive treatment using special shampoos and dips, along with oral medication. Shampooing with special cleansing shampoos containing benzoyl peroxide helps to flush out and open the hair follicles prior to dipping.
In some cases, especially dogs with generalized demodectic mange, secondary skin infections complicate the condition, requiring antibiotic therapy. Because dogs with skin infections often have very red, inflamed skin, demodectic mange is often called ‘red mange’.
Your veterinarian can help you determine whether or not your dog has a skin infection in addition to demodectic mange.

Are there any problems with topical treatment?
The dip commonly used for demodectic mange contains the INSECTICIDE AMITRAZ. It must be used very carefully because it is a strong insecticide that can cause serious side effects, both to your dog and to you, if not used properly. Your dog may experience vomiting and sedation for twenty-four to thirty-six hours following each application. Most of these problems will resolve without medical intervention. If your dog reacts in this manner, you should dilute the next dip with 25% more water. If you are using a ‘spot on’ topical treatment, you may see drooling if your dog licks the medication.
Since most dogs develop tolerance to the dip as they are repeated, your dog is less likely to have side effects with each subsequent treatment. After receiving two to three dipping treatments at seven-day intervals, skin scrapings should be repeated and examined for the presence of live mites or mite eggs. The results of these skin scrapings will determine whether further treatment is needed.

What is the prognosis?

Treatment of demodectic mange is generally successful. However, if the immune system is weakened, neither the mites nor the infection may respond to treatment. With generalized demodicosis, successful treatment may take a long time, and may require regular skin scrapings to check the progress of the treatment.

Following successful treatment, is it likely to recur?

"It is important to treat as soon as a relapse occurs to minimize the possibility of developing uncontrollable problems."

Because the immune system does not mature until 12 to 18 months of age, a dog with demodectic mange may have relapses until that age. In addition, dogs with suppressed immune systems may be susceptible to relapse. It is important to treat as soon as a relapse occurs to minimize the possibility of developing uncontrollable problems. Relapses are usually recognized 3-6 months after treatment is discontinued

For IMMUNE SYSTEM supplement their diet

One of the most beneficial ways you can support your dog’s immune system is through supplementation. Again, your dog is exposed to more toxins than ever before, and they need extra resources to combat and flush these out of their system.

Even if you’re hyper-vigilant with your dog’s diet, they may be missing out on essential vitamins and minerals. Consider choosing a nutritional supplement.

Antioxidants – These help slow the aging process, eliminate free radicals, and reduce inflammation.
OMEGA-3S (or fish oil supplement)– Essential for taming inflammatory responses that lead to a compromised immune system.
PREBIOTICS and PROBIOTICS —After the skin, the next largest fortress of the immune system is your dog’s gut.
Prebiotics and probiotics ensure your dog’s gut is full of healthy immune-boosting bacteria.
WATER... give your dog the water to drink that you would drink yourself.

15/06/2021

If travelling abroad with your pet and live abroad... a rough guide of my experiences.

https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/turkey.cfm

10/05/2021

DID YOU KNOW...
Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. THE WORMS are SPREAD through the BITE of a MOSQUITO. The disease cannot be passed from animal to animal

For advice on which form of protection is best for your dog or cat please consult your vet.... the mosquitoes are now looking for a meal...

Although Heartworms are only transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. In rare cases, people can get heartworms after being bitten by an infected mosquito. But because people are not a natural host for heartworms, the larvae usually migrate to the arteries of the heart and lungs and die before they become adult worms.
You can never be too careful