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Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Cat Diseases to Protect Against

Cats get ill even if they are taken care of very well. The cat diseases range from kitty cold to fatal diseases. Some of the most common cat diseases are discussed under:

Upper respiratory infection is very common among the cats and is also known as kitty cold by their owners. The symptoms are very similar to the cold of the humans, accompanied by sneezing and running nose. Even though it seems to be alike, the infections caused in the cats are very different as one species get infected by the other species. But, it can be contagious among the cats. The upper respiratory tract infection can lead to loss of appetite and can affect them from days to weeks. The cats must be made to eat, which can be encouraged by warming their foods and applying a warm, moist cloth to keep the cat's nose and eyes free from any kind of discharge. If the loss of appetite persists and if the discharge becomes yellowish green in color and thicker, they have to be taken to the veterinarian immediately as it will be a serious problem.

Feline Chlamydia is a kind of bacteria which affects the cats, usually infesting the eye, causing conjunctivitis. The symptoms of feline Chlamydia are anorexia, cough, breathing problem, pneumonia, fever, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes etc. It is best treated with the help of antibiotics. This is also one of the common cat diseases.

Panleukopenia is a cat disease that makes the cat's white blood cell count to drop drastically. As white blood cells are very important for the cat's immunity, this condition makes the cats susceptible to many deadly infections. This virus is transmitted through body secretions, mainly via feces and can be carried by water or shoes.

Feline leukemia virus can cause many cat diseases. One among them is leukemia otherwise known as the cancer of the white blood cells. There is no known treatment for this disease and might lead to death after months or years after the incidence of this disease. It is usually transmitted during cat fights. Other reasons for transmission may be through foods shared among them, through water bowls, from mother to the kittens in the womb etc.

Parasites are organisms which feed on other living being for their own survival. Cats are affected by parasites, which feed on their blood. External parasites such as ear mites, fleas etc can be seen on the skin or fur of the cats and in their ears. Internal parasites detection may be bit difficult, but can be known through sighting small rice like debris lingering to the cat's anus or in the cat's bedding. Some of the internal parasites are ring worms, hook worms, tape worms etc.

Coccidia is a microscopic parasite which lives in the lining cells of the intestines. The symptom associated with this parasite is diarrhea which if left untreated, can lead to dehydration and even death. Ear mites usually take up residence in the cat's ear canals causing severe itching.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Flea Bites On Humans
So, these little red bumps with scabs all over me are flea bites I believe, I googled some pictures, and this is what they look like:
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And they're on my forearms and legs.
They itch and burn and I am miserable.
I get new ones every day.
How do I treat these (some look bleeding & infected).
And I can't seem to find any fleas in my house,
But I think I am carrying them home from my boyfriend's cat.
What do I do? How do I stop this cycle?
Those pictures aren't me..
I have none on my abdomen.
I have new ones on my ankles this morning.
I get new ones all the time.
I'm going to look in my mattress for bedbugs.
I don't know where I would have picked up bedbugs, I haven't been on vacation since last Thanksgiving to my uncles house...
We don't have health insurance so I cannot see a doctor.
- ANSWER:
  You may be misleading yourself by assuming they are flea bites, which are unlikely if you are clean and have good personal hygiene like showering or bathing regularly with soap and water, especially if you can't find any evidence of fleas in your home. This could be something like chickenpox or the bites could be from some other blood sucking insect like bedbugs?
  
  Try doing a Yahoo search on them before making too rigid an assumption you have fleas. If indeed you do have fleas or bedbugs you need to thoroughly wash the bites with soap and water then put on a soothing ointment like calamine lotion. Whether it is fleas or bedbugs even though you say you can find no evidence of them in your home, it will still be necessary to treat your home and your boy friend's home with insecticide. But if you have got bedbugs in or near your bed, then you may need professional assistance as they are extremely difficult to get rid of by yourself if infestation is well established..
QUESTION:
Is it a flea? Cat and human issues.?
My girlfriend and I were in bed; she saw something black on the bedding. It turned out to be a jumping bug or fly. She'd been complaining of itching, but I hadn't had any problems. SHe was concerned it might be a mite or a flea from our roommate's cat; I thought she was overreacting. Looking at pictures of fleas, I didn't think they correspoded to what we saw under our covers. Anybody with experience who can let me know what a flea insestation in cats is like, and what happens to humans around the cats?
Especially bite marks, itchig, etc. I'm sure it's not, I just need to reassure her... I suppose I could be wrong.
- ANSWER:
  You would know if there was an infestation going on as you would be getting bit quite a bit. Fleas will usually go for the feet, legs and ankles first(but not exclusively, they're not picky). You'll find small red bumps that itch so bad they about drive you mad. To find out if you have fleas in any room, plug a night light into an outlet and put a good size bowl of water with a few drops of dish soap in it underneath the night light.
  The light will attract the fleas and as they jump towards it they'll fall into the bowl. The dish soap destroys the surface tension of the water which means that the fleas won't be able to float and maybe get out. They'll just sink to the bottom. This won't work to fight the infestation however, it's only to find out if you got them.
  As for the cat, the cat would be scratching quite a bit from the bites. When you spread her fur apart with your fingers you may see fleas running and you will find little black specks of dirt(sort of like coffee grounds) in places. That's flea poop; and where there's poop............
  Good luck with that.
  
  PS: I had an indoor cat for 17 yrs and it NEVER had fleas. It can happen, doesn't have to though.
QUESTION:
How to prevent fleas on humans?
Hey, so an elderly lady next door died. Its a sad story but her living condtions were worse than living on the street. Im cleaning her house out and i went in to take some pictures and check it out and ive never seen anything so bad in my life. The whole floor is basically a cat litter box. Yea, cat litter piled up a foot of the floor. I went in the living and there were 7 dead cats. Later that day i noticed a had a ton of flea bites. Other than wearing a Painters suit and a mask is there any type of human spray i can use to spray me to repel the fleas. Thanks
I removed the cats and most of the litter. Me and 2 other guys, before terminex comes in we have to clean all the crap in the house and remove any fabric furniture or they wont come and do it. Im getting paid pretty well for this job so I must finish. We only have a couple days left. I was just wondering if there is anything I can spray on my guys and I to help prevent them from jumping on us.
- ANSWER:
  Obviously remove the dead cats and litter first. Then I would get some Adams House Spray and spray her house. This alone will kill off most of the fleas. Then frankly when I worked as a groomer I actually used Adams Dog Flea spray on my self, Be very careful not to spray into your face area. And after you leave her home make sure you wash completely. I'm not sure where you live but Wal Marts carry ADAMS and so does Omaha Vaccine on the net. God Bless and God Luck. ReggieR
  
  Remember fleas carry worms and heart worms so be careful not to get any more bites than necessary- that is why I would spray or bomb the house before going back in for any time.
QUESTION:
what dog breed is my dog (pictures) and is he healthy?
http://s839.photobucket.com/home/Azz123uk

he looks like pippin of the tv but do not automatically say yes its that breed,
he looks really long (saugage looking) he is straight haired mostly black.
he has orange bits on his face, white bits, black all over body, grey on his legs.
he is called Benji, we found him in the birmingham dogs home, england.
he is scared of fireworks and when people raise there hands up and light bulbs.
he follows my mom around everywhere even sits in the toilet with her. and he
get soooooooooo extied when he has walks, but he doesnt like bath times i have to pick him up and but him in warm water, flea shampoo and just a teeny tiny bit of human conditioner and i blow dry him from afar and he loves that!, he gets fed only once a day a dog meat can
but we let him pick at things like we throw down things he wants and if we dont eat our dinner we let him have it. he does sit, paw, other paw, lie down, roll over, up (jump), and he knows walkies means walk time, he noes (say fast and whisper) wheres the cats, he runs to the back door and barks, if we play wid my bros and sis we say get um benje and he goes to play bite and hes normally happy sometimes dopy. He hates me for some reason,
but what things are we as a family doing right and wrong? and would you say hes ok overall thankyou.

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- ANSWER:
  Congratulations you have a beautiful mutt! He definitely has terrier in him, possibly Tibetan terrier, here's a pic: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/tibetanterrier.htm. He has aussie (Australian Shepherd) coloration, although it could be other breeds too. He's very cute. Sounds like you guys are doing a great job. Don't use human conditioner on your dog! Your dog has unique skin oils that can be thrown off by certain chemicals we use in our hair. These can cause mats and skin problems. Use only shampoo and conditioner made for dogs.
  
  The only way to know if he's healthy is to take him to the vet regularly! If you haven't taken him to the vet you really need to.
  At the vet they will make sure he doesn't have any parasites or other diseases. They will do a physical exam to make sure he has no problems. This way you can have peace of mind knowing your dog is healthy and will stay healthy for many years!

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Cats Fleas Worms

Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 11:03 am

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Cats Ringworm & Tapeworm

Author: waz

All cats will be affected by worms at some point in their life and a great deal will be re-infected unless they're given a routine worming treatment. Eliminating worms is relatively simple and affordable, so regular treatment is strongly recommended, particularly as some types of worm can be passed onto humans.

What sort of worms affect cats?

There are two important types of parasitic worms in cats - roundworms and tapeworms.

Roundworms can grow up to 15 cm long and are white in colour. As their name suggests they're round, whereas tapeworms are flat. Tapeworms can grow up to 60 cm long. Both roundworms and tapeworms live in the cat's intestines (along with two other types of smaller worm called whip worms and hookworms). These are parasitic worms that can live in the cat's lungs, heart, stomach or bladder.

How are worms treated?

There are some highly effective treatments that will kill worms. Although not all the products are the same, some work against certain types of worms and others don't. Your vet will be able to suggest to you which product is best for your cat. Worms are so common that it's safe to assume that all kittens, cats with fleas, and animals which on a regular basis catch wildlife will be infected. Kittens should be treated with wormers every 2 weeks, from the age of 6to 16 weeks, and older cats should be treated about every 3 months. You should discuss with your vet the most appropriate treatment schedule for your pet.

How can I treat roundworms in my cat?

Immature worms can be passed from a mother to her kittens, whilst they're still in the womb or via the milk. Roundworms grow in the intestine of young cats, laying thousands of eggs which pass out in the faeces . Most adult cats develop a level of immunity and don't pass on the eggs but some continue to do so throughout their life. The eggs can survive for months or even years in the soil before infecting another animal. They find their way into a new host either directly, (when eaten by a cat) or indirectly, (after being swallowed by a rodent which is then eaten by the cat). Immature worms also survive in the tissues of an infected cat and can develop again if a female cat becomes pregnant.

Treatments for roundworms usually kill all adult worms in the intestine but don't have any lasting effect. This means that cats can easily be re-infected. It is not easy to tell if an animal has been re-infected, so treatment should be given on a regular basis to remove any worms present. It is likely that young cats will have roundworms and so treatment should be started at 6 weeks of age and continued at the recommended interval for the product used until adulthood.

How can I treat tapeworms in my cat?

Tapeworms anchor themselves by their head to the intestine wall and grow a continuous ribbon of segments, each packed with eggs. The segments gradually break off and are passed out in the faeces. These segments look like grains of rice and may wriggle like a maggot for a short time before they dry up. The most common type of tapeworm moves on to a new cat by way of fleas. Immature fleas pick up infection from cat faeces and cats are then infected if they accidentally swallow an adult flea while grooming themselves. There is also a rarer type of tapeworm which uses mice, other rodents and rabbits to complete its life-cycle. This parasite lies inactive in the muscle or other organs of a small rodent or rabbit and cats are infected if they eat these animals.

How often should I treat my cat?

This depends on each cats individual circumstances. Some cats, ie indoor cats, may never be exposed to worms and so don't need repeated treatments once worms have been eliminated as a kitten. The products usually used to treat worms do not have any persistent action so pets may become re-infected immediately after treatment. Most vets recommend treating pets every 3-6 months but cats that do a lot of hunting may need to be treated more frequently. You should ask your own vet for advice on the best way to control infection in your pet.

Are any other worms a problem?

There is a kind of roundworm (Angiostrongylus) that can live in the blood vessels of affected cats. Severe infection with this worm can cause lung disease and heart failure but also can result in problems with blood clotting. Some other worms that reside in the lungs or respiratory system can also cause coughing. Special tests are needed to identify infection with these parasites but they can be treated.
Hookworms and whip worms are rarely seen in pet cats in modern countries but may occasionally be seen where large numbers of cats are kept together. Infections with large numbers of worms may result in diarrhea and weight loss. Many of the routine drugs used for removing other worms are also effective against these.

How else can I prevent worms?

Apart from regularly worming your pets, there are a number of other measures which can stop worms being passed on from cat to cat, or from cat to people.
a¢ If your cat uses the garden as a toilet, clean up the faeces and bury them or put them inside a sealed bag in the garbage.
a¢ Check your cat for signs of fleas and treat them regularly using a product recommended by your vet. Fleas are more numerous during summer and autumn, although will survive all year round in the right conditions.
a¢ Children will put their fingers and other objects into their mouths and this may bring them into contact with worm eggs. Make sure that they wash their hands after playing in any open areas which may have been used as a toilet by cats. Remember the greatest risk of children being infected with worms is from other children, not your cat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Can a human get worms from a cats fleas?
I know cats can get them if they eat their fleas, but what about if a human accidentally eats a cat flea or a flea egg, can we get worms from it?
- ANSWER:
  Worms are a parasite.. not from fleas. And yes, humans can get them. You're more likely to get them from messing with the cat poop. They tell pregnant women to not change litter for that reason. Be sure to wash your hads with soap and hot water everytime to change litter.
QUESTION:
what can i do to get rid of my cats worms, and fleas?
I just noticed she has worms today, and she'll be going to the vet thrusday, but until then is there anything i can do to stop the worms from getting worse? and she's got fleas i've given her a couple flea baths spread out every two weeks and ive treated my room what else can i do to get rid of these fleas?
- ANSWER:
  Frontline works great. You can get it from the vet on your visit
  
  ADDED: Flea collar only keep fleas away from the neck and not anywhere else. Egg and milk mix never in my life have I heard of this since milk is accually bad for cats.
QUESTION:
How did MY indoor cats get worms? No fleas?
I have two indoor cats, 8 and 6. It's been winter here for several months, not flea season. I've only had fleas once since I got them so many years ago and they were veted at the time. My youngest male has small 1/4 round worms near his anus. How in the world, or better yet, where in the world did he get them?
- ANSWER:
  do the worms look like rice? (i couldn't tell if you meant 1/4 inch worms?) if so, it sounds like tapeworms, which are transmitted by fleas. the cat eats a flea, which then infects the cat. all it takes is one flea for this to happen, and fleas can be inside all year round or it may have come in on a mouse or other animal which may have gotten in under eaves or made a nest in a hole or opening somewhere. it could even have come in on you if you were at another place which had fleas.
  
  if they are more like spaghetti, then you're probably looking at roundworms, which are transmitted thru infected feces. again, eggs can be carried into the house just by you walking in a yard that an infected animal had gone poo in.
  
  there are very few parasites a cat will get from flies or meat. the method of transmission for most worms is thru infected poo or fleas. your vet will probably want to check a stool sample to make sure no other little buggies are lining in the kitty's intestines. where one type was found, there may be others. and more often than not, you won't see worms in poo when a cat is infected. the vet will look for microscopic eggs to see what exactly the cat has.
  
  droncit (pill or injection) will take care of tapeworms, pyrantel (liquid) will take care of roundworms. but a pill named DRONTAL (praziquantel/pyrantel pamoate) will take care of BOTH at once, along with hookworms too. don't bother with most over-the-counter stuff, get it thru the vet. then get something like revolution, advantage or frontline to make sure any other fleas lingering are taken care of.
QUESTION:
What kind of worms do cats contract from fleas?
I evacuated with my 5 cats and this hotel room is infested with fleas. One of my cats had the worms that they get from fleas about 4 months ago. My vet charges about 50 to give them the injection that treats this type of worm. I cannot afford that right now as I've already spent almost 00 on evacuation coasts. Is there a good medicine for this that I can buy at walmart? any help is appreciated.
- ANSWER:
  They get tapeworm, and I think you need a new vet! My kitty had this problem and got a .00 pill and she's all good now. Ask around for a different Vet.
QUESTION:
How soon before my indoor cats can get fleas/worms again? Only serious cat experts reply! ?
I treated my cats for worms and fleas when I saw tapeworms in the droppings of one of my 2 cats 2 nights ago. I used the best of the best (aka the most expensive treatments!) so I could be sure that they are dead. I have a friend that I was about to see, but last time I saw him his cat had fleas, and I know he would not have treated the cat for any ailments it may have, so my question is, if I go over and see him is there a good chance that I will bring fleas back with me and then my cats will get fleas/worms again? I have bombed my apartment before I had cats (a bad roommate had a cat that she never got fixed or anything, she left and gave the cat away, and she left fleas that bit me up!), I used a flea comb and saw nothing on them, and I haven't seen any fleas on them, but I know that a flea is the culprit for disgusting tapeworms. Since the treatments were so spendy, I don't want to risk them getting infected again....should I just skip his house and meet him elsewhere? How long does it take for cats to be able to get fleas/worms again after getting treated? Please, only serious cat lovers&experts give me their advice!
- ANSWER:
  It all depends what you flea-treated them with. If you got a product from the vet, or Advantage or Frontline from the pet store, then they are good for a month. And of course if there are no fleas, then there will be no tapeworms. Indoor cats are always at risk for fleas, as we can bring them in on our shoes or clothing. Meeting your friend elsewhere isn't a guarantee, as you have no idea if there are going to be fleas on his clothing or shoes that you will still bring home. Same thing with going outdoors - you bring them in with you. The safest thing to do is use a monthly flea treatment on them and reapply it monthly.

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Topical Flea

Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 12:37 am

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Dog Wormer is More Than Getting Rid of Worms

Author: Sandy Scott

I am a veterinary assistant. Working for about six months at my uncle's clinic gave me some education that a few vet schools failed to teach. Being a veterinary assistant puts you to the actual health scenarios of the animals. But may be you are puzzled why I chose to become a veterinary assistant rather that being a real veterinarian. At first when I took veterinary medicine, I am hesitant if it is really the career I want to take. Of course I love animals but it is rather a different thing when you are a doctor. You are not only handling the health of the animals but also their lives. This is what I am thinking while preparing a dose of dog wormer for a beagle.

The beagle that I am currently attending to has been delivered here at the clinic late in evening yesterday with his owner rushing over the emergency situation. The dog was dehydrated, fainting and weak. With a few samples of the feces, it has been diagnose to have tapeworms and low concentration of hookworms. The dog was given medication in the soonest time and now I am preparing for a second shot of the dog wormer.

The owner is also fainting together with the dog. It must be funny but this happens every time an emergency condition happens here; may be because they really love their pet so much. My uncle said that being a veterinarian is more than giving medical treatment. It is giving a new life to the animals. Like what I am presently doing, preparing the dose of dog wormer is more than getting rid of the parasites, giving the dog wormer is saving the life of the beagle that I am attending do. When you handle a living creature, whether human or simply an animal, you are an instrument in extending their lives. That is why I have to prepare properly the doses of the dog wormers that I am asked to do.

The dog wormer that I am preparing is in the liquid form for easier digestion of the beagle. Though it can be on chewable tablets, and has the same effect, the owner would rather prefer the liquid for it to take effect immediately.

My uncle prescribed the dog wormer to be administered for three consecutive days. Since he prescribed panacur or febendazole, this is safe for the dog. Moreover, the veterinarian also suggested to the owner that though they are strict in the home hygiene, he should take deworming proactively by bringing his dog every month for a deworming session rather than waiting for the situation to happen again.

It is a relief to see the dog's conditioned renewed after the medication. After such, now I am giving it a second thought to pursue my veterinary medicine career.

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Sandy Scott is the webmaster and author of http://www.ivet.co.uk . IVET consists of a team of dedicated professionals including a pharmacist, a pharmacologist, and two veterinary surgeons who oversee sales and provide the free, practical advice for your pets in the form of numerous on line information sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
do you need a topical flea and tick medication to pair with sentinel ?
I am ready to purchase heartworm and flea and tick medication for the next 6 months for my dogs. I have a maltese and a yorkie. I read that sentinel is good, but I am wondering if I will need topical medications for flea and tick on top of that. I have been using heartgard and K9 Advantix, but the sentinel are smaller tablets so its easier for them to take.
- ANSWER:
  Sentinel is basically a flea birth control, if a female bites a dog on Sentinel, she will be sterilized, and will not be able to lay any more eggs (the catch is she still has to bite the dog, and if the dog has FAD which is an allergic reaction to flea saliva, then this is not ideal). This does an ok job if you are not at a high risk for fleas. Will not treat an active flea infestation. Personally, my dog is on sentinel year round, and then in the summer to fall months he is also on frontline or advantix, both of which also kill the adult flea and the eggs, an addition to protecting against ticks, which sentinel does not.
  
  Commenting on ease of taking, I have a picky 50 lb dog, and truthfully I have a heck of a time giving him his Sentinel. He ate Interceptor and Heartgard with no problems, but I think since it is more of a flavor coated tablet, it is more difficult to give. But if your dog is not picky like mine, then you might have better luck.
QUESTION:
Which topical flea treatment to use on my cat if my dog licks her?
I have two indoor cats and a dog. It's ok for me to use Revolution on the dog and not worry about the cats because the cats will not lick the dog and would run away from him whenever possible. However the dog will lick the cat when he gets the chance to. I have heard that topical flea treatments for cats might be poisonous to dogs, which ones though? Also can cats use Program in conjuction with Advantage?
- ANSWER:
  If you keep your cats separated from your dog until the product is completely dry (a few hours), then it's fine for your dog to lick them. Revolution is waterproof once dry and won't come off when licked.
  
  Actually, it's dog flea treatments that can be poisonous to cats - they are much more sensitive to the pestiside products than dogs are. There are some dog treatments that should not be used in households with cats because the treatment might rub off on the cat through contact. I am not aware of any treatment for cats that is not safe for dogs, too.
  
  Many times different veterinary flea treatments can be combined because their mechanisms of action are so different. I believe it is safe to combine Program and Advantage - but your vet should confirm this for you.
QUESTION:
How long do I need to wait to apply a different topical flea medication?
I tried Sentry on my 2 cats a week and a half ago to get rid of a flea problem in my apartment - in the past this has worked but this time it didn't. How long do you think I need to wait to apply a different topical treatment? I plan on buying Advantage this time. Do I need to wait a full month?
- ANSWER:
  30 days.
  
  Next time use Frontline and Capstar together and it WILL solve the problem.
  
  You can buy Capstar and Frontline Plus at drsfostersmith.com . The Capstar will kill all the fleas on your cat almost instantly and the frontline will prevent re-infestation. Use the Capstar right away. It will kill all fleas on your cat with in an hour. It is imperative that you do not skip this. Frontline (or advantage, revolution, promeris, etc.) is only effective if the flea bites the cat. Fleas have a 3 week lifespan and only feed for a few days of those three weeks, so you must use Capstar to kill all live fleas on your cat. After you Capstar add on the Frontline Plus and it will keep fleas off your cat for 30 days. Any eggs that hatch will be killed when they feed by the Frontline. Refrontline every 30 days. No vet visit required and totally safe.
  
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  Frontline contains fipronil, which spreads via the body oils killing fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. Ticks are generally killed before they bite, decreasing the risk of tick-borne disease transmission. Approved for use on kittens 8 weeks and older.
  
  Frontline Plus also contains (S)-methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator, which prevents an insect from maturing or reproducing. Approved for use on kittens 8 weeks and older.
  You can use FRONTLINE flea and tick control once a month and it's completely waterproof. Provide your cat with the best flea and tick protection, right from the start.
  
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  Capstar - Treats flea infestations on pets. Starts killing adult fleas on the pet within 30 minutes. One dose lasts 24 hours. Use when pets are likely to be exposed to fleas. Also may be used prior to surgery, boarding, or grooming. Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with the normal nerve transmission of insects, effectively killing them. Not a preventive. For pets over four (4) weeks of age. Package of 6.
QUESTION:
Is it safe to use an over the counter topical flea medication when using Sentinal? Any recommended brands?
My dog is on Sentinal & hasn't had any problems w/fleas until my brother's dog came into the house. My brother's dog isn't on any kind of medication. She apparently has fleas & I've seen a few on my puppy. I've been told (on here) that Sentinal kills the eggs & not the adult fleas. I want him to stay on Sentinal, because of the heartworm & intestinal worm protection. I can't afford to take him to the vet again, just over this. So I was thinking of getting some over the counter topical flea medication, but wanted to check & make sure it's safe to use w/Sentinal & if so, see if there are any recommendations on the over the counter brand that is best. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  I wouldnt put any of those ovr the counter topicals on my pets. They can cause nerve damage and really harm your pet. go with frontline or advantix from the vet only. I wouldnt trust any of that over the counter stuff. i have seen too many bad things from their use!
QUESTION:
What is the best topical flea treatment available?
I have two cats with fleas. Baths, spraying and regular cleaning of the house haven't fixed the problem. Before I break down and bug bomb the house, I thought I would try a topical treatment. But what one do I get? Frontline, Advantage, Revolution? Any suggestions?
- ANSWER:
  Ive alwasy had GREAT luck w Advantage.....depends too on the life style of your cats...are they indoor/outdoor, strictly indoor, strictly ourdoor? If they are strictly indoor Id go w the Advantage because it is made w less chemicals than the ones that fight fleas, ticks, MOsquitos etc etc......even though these products are tested safe they are in fact pesticides & need to be used the way the directins say to use them......think of it this way, the more things it kills the more chemicals are in it....hence the more dangerous if could possibly be to your pet....Advantage only works on fleas & it works well if they stay insode Id chooses that...if they go outside too get them on a heartworm preventative & Id use Frontline...Ive heard Zodiac is AWEFUL(from my Mom who works for a vet) & Ive heard some nasty things about Revolution too....bet of luck♥

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The Meat Grinder Advantage

Author: SAPerillo

An electric meat grinder is used to shred and grind meat and other pieces of food finely. It can take large amounts of meat in a very short time, making it an efficient machine. Aside from cutting meat, you will be able to make a lot of different dishes using this tool. You can use it to chop fruits and vegetables, and even make your own bread crumbs. Manual and electric meat grinders operate basically in the same way. It uses a grinding wheel to force it through grinding and chopping discs. Usually, manual meat grinders cost anywhere from thirty to fifty dollars. However, electric variants could set you back up to a thousand dollars.

There are a lot of advantages when it comes to owning a grinder. The most important one is that unlike in delis, you'll be able to control how thick your meat will be. You can set it on a coarse or fine grind, depending on what you need. You could also play up the texture of the meat. You could also add a lot more ingredients to vary the way your meat tastes. You could even eliminate the fat entirely if you want, for healthier ground meat. You can also be sure that no unnecessary additives such as chemicals and preservatives will be added to your meat. These can be greatly unhealthy, and is not good for everyday cooking. Furthermore, you don't know what spices are exactly put in those pre-seasoned ground meats. Artificial flavors can be used on these meats, which is not the same as all-natural seasoning. You'll really notice the difference in the taste once you start grinding your own meat. Everything tastes fresher and better.

You can use your electric meat grinder on all kinds of meat. Beef, venison and pork are usually used, but you could try experimenting with a variety of other meats. Poultry like chicken and turkey can be easily ground up. As an alternative to the regular beef burgers, which could contain a lot of fat, they are great to use in hamburgers. You could even make ground in any kind of meat if you wish. Because you can set it on three different grinds, you'll be able to choose the right setting for a type of meat. Using a regular food processor to grind your meat will simply not do. They tend to pulverize the meat - not grind. This will result in meat that is soggy and wet.

The key to grinding well is a very strong motor, able to handle even the toughest of jobs. Usualy, they come in 220-watt or 550-watt motors. This enables you to grind meat easily, quickly, and efficiently. With a few additional attachments, you could even make a sausages and other stuffed delights. They are equipped with forward and reverse feeds, to prevent the grinder from clogging and getting damaged. They come in a lot of different materials, and can range in price. If you're looking for a way to revolutionize your kitchen, an electric meat grinder is for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I gave my dog his advantage heartworm and flea medication but after I gave it to him his eyes began to swell.?
He started rolling in the dirt and his eyes got caked with dirt so I wiped his eyes with a wet rag but his eyes kept getting worse. They are now almost swollen shut and he is blinking alot and having alot of mucus seeping from the corners of his eyes. What can I do?
- ANSWER:
  Give your dog benadryl he is having an allergic reaction. I am a dog breeder and I have one dog that is allergic to advantage. Follow up with the vet if you can. Benadryl is safe for dogs. I generally give my chihuahua's a baby dose in liquid. Also Advantage is not a heart worm preventative, it will detour mosquitoes from biting but if one does it does not kill the heart worms you need to use heart guard with advantage or you can use sentinel or revolution which does prevent heart worms and fleas.
QUESTION:
Is Solid Gold a good dog food brand? Also, where is the best place to buy heartworm and Advantage/Advantix?
- ANSWER:
  I used to think Solid Gold was a good dog food. I fed it to my dog for years. It's supposed to be supplemented with a kelp powder which the company also sells. My dog got cancer and died, she was 13. I don't know that I can blame it on the food, but it was very expensive and a pain to add the fishy smelling powder. Now I feed my other dogs a holistic food with boiled chicken and supplement with dog vitamins. They say 1 in 2 dogs will get cancer because their food has too many carbohydrates in it compared to what the species would eat naturally. The holistic dog food is chicken based with flax seed and blueberries among other ingredients. Just make sure the food you get doesn't have any kind of "meal". Here is a click for a very interesting report on dog food:
  
  http://www.lucythewonderdog.com/dogfoodreport.htm
  
  I also found cheap Advantix from:
  
  http://www.dog.com/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=150839%202S
QUESTION:
Can a pregnant dog be treated for fleas and administered heartworm preventive?
My chihuahua may be pregnant -- she tied about three weeks ago. She is a couple of months behind on flea treatment (Advantage) and heartworm preventive (Interceptor). Would it be safe to treat her now? Are there any flea treatments and heartworm preventives that are safe for pregnant dogs?
- ANSWER:
  See your vet about the heartworm treatment. As to the flea treatment, there are some very good natural remedies you can use that will not interfere with any pregnancy and that are actually good for the dog (almost all commercial flea treatments contain poisons).
  
  Try mincing a clove of garlic and adding it to your dog's food each day; or stir into moist food 3 tablespoons of debittered brewers yeast each day. Either remedy will deter fleas. If you don't use any canned dogfood (neither do i), you can add either of the above to dry dogfood and then add a little warm/hot water and stir it into a gruel before serving.
  
  A good side effect of the garlic and brewers yeast: both are good for the heart.
QUESTION:
What might happen if my cat digests some of her heartworm preventative?
I use advantage multi-for cats for fleas and heartworm and for other types of worms. I think she may have digested some. I don't think I put it high enough on the back of her neck... if she licks it will it kill her?
- ANSWER:
  I used Revolution for fleas, heartworms, earmites, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms and she was able to lick the area. She had hair loss and bleeding at the application site. She also had a fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and didn't use the litterbox. This is an example of what Might happen. Her vet filed a case with Pfizer.
  
  This happened last May and she still has a bald spot. She is not allowed to have that medicine again. We switched to Frontline for fleas and Interceptor for heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipoworms but the the Frontline stopped working, so we switched to Comfortis for fleas. Now both her flea and heartworm preventatives are ingestible and I dont have to worry.
  
  If your cat starts acting weird (mine happened in 24 hrs), then take her to the vet.
  
  Add: I did not say it would happen, I said it might happen. This reaction only happens in 1 in 700 cats with Revolution and was made worse by an underlying skin condition. I had to put her on an oral flea medication because she was costing me hundreds of dollars to keep stapling her up after she was wounding herself because of fleas. If you knew how much research, stress, money, and time I have put into this one little cat, you wouldn't say I didn't know what I was talking about.
  The asker didnt even use Revolution, he used Advantage. I was just using it as an example.
QUESTION:
Does my dog need another heartworm test?
My dog tested negative for heartworms in January and has been on Advantage Multi (for both fleas and heartworm) since then, but her 6-month supply has run out. I want to switch to a new brand of heartworm medicine, so do I need to get a new prescription from the vet? Will she need another heartworm test?
- ANSWER:
  no new test....and you can buy the meds online without the cost of going to a vet.

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The Itchy Dog: is it an Allergy?

Author: Matthew Homfray

Scratching is a very common symptom in dogs, and you as an owner should aim to nip it in the bud early before self trauma causes secondary injuries to your dog. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must rule out the common parasitic (fleas and mites), bacterial (hot spots) and fungal (ringworm and yeast) infections. See my article Is your Dog Scratching to explore these in greater detail.

Just as allergies have become more common in children these days compared to several generations ago, veterinarians are seeing far more allergies in pets too. It is difficult to explain this phenomenon, theories range from alterations in the content of pet foods to the use of modern day household cleaning products or simply genetic evolution. One thing is certain, whatever the cause, allergic dogs benefit hugely from avoiding the offending allergen or, if that is impossible, appropriate treatment to minimize the itchiness.

Lets start with the presenting signs of an allergy in dogs. Itchiness can manifest itself not only as obvious scratching at the neck and flanks, but also as face rubbing, foot licking or chewing and over grooming. Foot licking, for example, is often perceived by owners as normal, when in fact the dog is responding to itchy feet in the only way it can, by licking them. The skin between the toes may turn red and sore due to the compulsive licking, and in white dogs such as West Highland White Terriers and Bichon Frises, the fur is stained brown by saliva.

Ear infections are another common sign of an underlying allergy. Though general waxiness, hair in the ear canals, lack of ventilation, bacteria and yeast may trigger the infection, an underlying allergy is often the root cause of the itchiness. If your dog gets recurrent ear infections, by eliminating an underlying allergy you may prevent your dog from going over the itchiness threshold and developing full blown ear infections.

So, what are the common allergies in dogs?

For convenience they are best separated into 4 categories.

1)Flea bite hypersensitivity

2)Adverse food reaction

3)Atopic dermatitis

4)Contact dermatitis

Flea bite hypersensitivity is relatively straight forward to cure. It is a simple case of eliminating every single flea on the dog and, crucially, in his/her environment. The itchiness is caused by an allergic reaction to the flea saliva, and so even a solitary flea can trigger a scratching frenzy. To rule out flea bite hypersensitivity, all animals in the house (dogs and cats) should be treated with a reputable veterinary spot on medication monthly without fail, and the house should be thoroughly sprayed with an insecticidal spray.

Adverse food reactions are more difficult to treat as it can be difficult to isolate the precise ingredient responsible for causing itchiness in your dog. Not only that, treating adverse food reactions requires owners to be exceptionally disciplined and motivated in preventing their pet having even a single treat unless the exact ingredients are known to be safe.

There are two ways of diagnosing an adverse food reaction (also known as a food allergy). For those readers for whom cost is not an issue, a blood test can be done to measure for ingredient specific antibodies in the bloodstream. The blood test is quite costly, and if combined with a blood test for environmental allergens is usually upwards of 0 (£200). The company performing the blood test then provides a list of ingredients (chicken, beef, pork, rice, wheat etc) and a score next to them, suggesting which ingredients are best avoided. The owner then picks a commercial diet which does not include any of these ingredients, or indeed a special home cooked diet. The second way to diagnose an adverse food reaction is to conduct a dietary trial. This involves picking a very bland hypoallergenic diet and feeding your dog exclusively that for at least a month, preferably 6 weeks. The author usually suggests turkey and rice, as less dogs are allergic to turkey than chicken. Of course if your dog happened to be allergic to rice or turkey, which is rare but nevertheless possible, you would be none the wiser as the itchiness would continue and you would assume you had ruled out a food allergy having done the turkey and rice dietary trial. Remember if you are doing one of these trials, then your dog must not be given any treats, especially not pigs ears, chews, boneos, dental sticks or any rawhide products. Literally nothing must be swallowed other than turkey and rice (and water!) for the entire trial period.

If you have ruled out flea bite hypersensitivity and ruled out an adverse food reaction, the next step is to consider an environmental allergy, also known as atopic dermatitis. Symptoms of atopic dermatitis usually begin between 1 and 3 years of age, though any age is possible. The itchiness is often seasonal, which is consistent with a pollen allergy, though some dogs are itchy all year round. There are certain breeds which are predisposed to this condition: Boxers, Bull Terriers, Dalmations, English Bulldogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Shar Peis, Shih Tzus and West Highland White Terriers being the most commonly affected. Diagnosis is usually made based on the history and ruling out all the other causes of itchiness, and many vets will treat the condition on these presumptions. However, definitive diagnosis can be achieved via a panel of injections into a patch of skin, or blood tests. Neither of these are particularly effective and generally not performed unless the owner is prepared to attempt a desensitization programme. This involves a long term course of injections given by your vet on, say, a monthly basis to desensitize your dog to the offending allergen, and so make the allergic reaction much smaller when he/she does come into contact with it.

Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction caused by your dog coming into contact with a chemical that is an irritant. It therefore only tends to affect the stomach, groin and feet of the dog, and is characterized by reddening and drying of the skin in these areas. It can also be seen when owners shampoo their dogs with a product that is not intended for use in dogs. Contact dermatitis is rare, but easily ruled out by careful use of cleaning products around the household. Just think, did the itchiness coincide with the introduction of a new carpet cleaner, washing powder or fabric softener?

By far the best treatment for any allergy is avoidance of the cause. By careful investigation and following the steps above this is often possible, especially for flea bite hypersensitivity, adverse food reactions and contact dermatitis. If avoidance is impossible though, as is the case for many cases of atopic dermatitis, then seasonal or lifelong treatment may be indicated. Steroids are very effective at stopping itchiness caused by allergies, but long term use can lead to undesirable side effects, such as adrenal gland disease. Long term steroid use should only be used as a last resort, when other medications have been tried and failed. These other medications include antihistamines, essential fatty acids and medicated shampoos.

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QUESTION:
show me a picture of what a dog flea bite looks like on a human?
my son has been in contact with a friends dog, and he has come up in alot of bad bites, need to see a picture of dog flea bites, so i can see if thats what they are
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  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flea_bites
QUESTION:
Why does my dog "flea-bite" her stuffed toys?
My dog has a stuffed bear. She lays it down, then proceeds to gently pinches the stuffed animal with her front teeth all over it's body. Why does she do this? She's an Australian Cattle Dog.

Thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  Self soothing. It is like she is grooming it a little bit as if it were a pup. Some dogs will do this when nervous. I'd think of it as her version of grooming and sucking her thumb at the same time. Nothing to worry about.
QUESTION:
My dogs scab turned out to be a flea/tick bite? What can i do to help my dog with his flea/tick problem?!?
I was scratching under my dogs chin yesterday afternoon! I found a scab and picked at it! Out came a biting flea/tick! My Dog then ate the flea/tick! What do I do now to help my dog with his 3 sore flea tick bites under his chin?
- ANSWER:
  It's either a flea or a tick - they aren't the same. Ticks have roundish bodies and vary in size and color and are hard to get off once they're embedded. Fleas are tiny and dark with elongated bodies and move quickly. Fleas leave behind dark granules that almost look like dirt on the skin of an animal. Your dog needs a flea and tick preventive. I don't recommend anything that is non-repellent such as Frontline as your dog has to suffer being bitten before the pest will die, and if you're far enough along in the cycle, you can still end up with a flea outbreak in your house. I recommend using only vet-endorsed flea and tick preventives - the over-the-counter treatments are often ineffective, and some are downright dangerous to your animal health-wise. Ticks only require the repellent, and you can get him a Lyme vaccine series if you're worried about it, but prevention is best. Fleas are a whole different ball game, because you have to do two major housecleanings, about two weeks apart with daily vacuuming in between. The dog has to be on a preventive first, then you have to clean your carpets, bedding and anything else the dog comes into contact with. Vacuuming daily is important - buy a cheap flea collar and put a small piece of it in every vacuum cleaner bag. The second cleaning is just as important, because those are the hatchlings of the original fleas. If it's fleas, they suck, but it can be brought under control.
QUESTION:
Relief for my dog from flea bite?
My dog recently got groomed and they found one flea on him. He had been scratching and biting so we found the little bugger. He received flea killing drops on his skin and I washed all bedding and sprayed carpets so they should be gone but that four days ago and he's still pretty itchy. Is there anything I can give him to relieve that until the effect of the bites are gone? Antihistimine? Freddy and I thank you
- ANSWER:
  When flea bites, they excrete salvia which causes an allergic reaction in some dogs leading to skin eruption characterized by a red-spot surrounded by a reddened halo. Often, flea bites are most commonly found in areas like the lower back or tail and the thighs or abdomen areas. Bath your dog to keep it clean and prevent secondary infection. Use fresh aloe vera juice to apply to the inflamed skin. Supplement its diet with fatty acid like flaxseed oil which has an anti-inflammatory effect. In chronic cases, where the condition is bad and your dog is suffering from the constant intense itch, a visit to your vet may be necessary. However, treating flea bites on your dog alone is not a solution to your problem.
QUESTION:
How can I stop my dog from scratching an irritation from an old flea bite?
My 4 year old Yorkie had fleas a few weeks ago. We gave her advantage and also sprayed the house down...our house and Holly are completely flea free.

Holly though, has a flea bite on the back of her ear that she scratched so much it turned into a sore which scabs over and then Holly scratches the scab off again, making it bleed and re-scab. I have noticed that it is now the size of my baby finger nail and she just cant stop scratching it.

We of course will take her to the vet but we live in a very rural place and our vet is closed for a few days so in the meantime is there anything out there that will stop the itch that is safe for dogs? An anti-histamine? Or anything topical that I could put on the sore? A way to make a homemade cone?

Any ideas would be nice until we can get her to the vet on Thursday..

Thanks!!
- ANSWER:
  dogs can have allergic reactions to flea bites or flea "saliva". flea bite dermatitis can cause a secondary skin infection. topical you can put anitbiotic (neosporin) with hydrocortisone. you can also give a dose of benedryl. the dosage is 1 mg/lb. so you have to decipher how many mg the tabs or, or how many mg/ml if you have liquid, and give 1 mg/lb. these are safe ways to relieve itching and soothe the skin.

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