Search results for 'Veterinarian'. 3 post(s) found.
- 2009/05/06 How to remove attached ticks ?
- 2009/05/06 Lyme disease in domestic animals
- 2009/05/06 Treatment for Lyme disease
Prompt removal of Ticks decreases the chances of getting Lyme disease. The proper and easiest method is to grasp the tick with fine tweezers, as near the skin as you can, and gently pull it straight out. Be careful not to squeeze the tick when removing it which could result in more Bacteria being injected. Do not try to remove the tick with your fingers or attempt to remove with lighted Cigarettes, Matches, Nail polish, or Vaseline.
Once removed save the tick for identification. Accurate identification becomes very important if you or your animals develop disease symptoms. Proof of tick bite and the kind of tick doing the biting is especially important to document in areas where Lyme disease is not considered prevalent and doctor suspicion is low.
In most areas, Ticks can be submitted for identification through local or state health department offices. Many Physicians and Veterinarians will also submit Ticks. Put the tick in a tightly closed container with a small amount of Alcohol (Rubbing alcohol will do). Mark it with your name, address and phone number, date collected, host collected from (animal or man) and recent Travel history.
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| What is Lyme disease? (0) | 2009/05/06 |
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| Lyme disease in domestic animals (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| How to avoid tick bites (0) | 2009/05/06 |
Lyme disease has been described in dogs, cats, horses cows and goats. Symptoms can include fever, lameness and soreness, listlessness, loss of appetite, swollen glands and joints. Heart, kidney, liver, eye and nervous system problems are also described in animals. Laminitis is reported in horses and cows, as are poor fertility, abortions and chronic weight loss. Temperament changes have been reported in dogs and horses. Untreated animals can develop Chronic progressive arthritis.
Symptoms can be intermittent and vary in intensity from mild to quite severe and can mimic many other conditions. If you suspect Lyme disease in your animals consult your Veterinarian as soon as possible.
Another posts included in "Infectious Diseases"
| How to remove attached ticks ? (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| What is Lyme disease? (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| How does Lyme disease infection occur? (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| How to avoid tick bites (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| Treatment for Lyme disease (0) | 2009/05/06 |
Lyme disease is treated with Antibiotics.
Timely Treatment increases chances of recovery and may lessen the severity of any later symptoms in both animals and man.
The most effective Treatment will be recommended by your Physician or in the case of your animals by your Veterinarian and will depend on the stage of the disease.
Treatment for later stages is more difficult often requiring extended and repeated courses of Antibiotic therapy.
In animals and man Treatment failures and relapses are reported.
Another posts included in "Infectious Diseases"
| How to avoid tick bites (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| Lyme disease in domestic animals (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| How to remove attached ticks ? (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| Lyme disease symptoms in man (0) | 2009/05/06 |
| The deer tick in cases of Lyme disease (0) | 2009/05/06 |
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