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Skinkerjnr:
My bro just bought a puppy rottweiler (shld be 3-4weeks) wat diets should i be feeding d puppy cos i think its purging already?

Good morning sir, you can be feeding her cereals and milk. Then as she grows older you can start gradually start introducing her to rice etc

Walexz02:
Thank you Dr. I really appreciate your replies.
UI is very far from my side, are you in Ibadan or can recommend a vet Dr. That can help.
You did not mention any drug to be used for the myiasis infection .
Tried removing the larva this night and applied oil as recommended. I removed more than 25pieces.

You're always welcome, unfortunately there is no drug to kill the worm inside the body, it was found that it would cause more harm if the worm is killed inside the body without allowing it come out, so I'll advice you to change location, preferably indoors for now then keep removing, if your not convient with the groundnut oil you can use palm oil as I advised you. Which area do you stay in Ibadan? so that I'll help you make inquiries. I hope this helps!!

Walexz02:
Thank you very much Dr.
Please add me to your whatsapp group. My number is below here
Pls are you based in Ibadan ? Can you recommend any vetinery clinic around challenge in ibadan

I advice you go to UI Veterinary hospital, it's the most standard. I don't have a WhatsApp group yet, all I do here is basically to give pet owners access to geniue veterinary services at no cost inorder to prevent innocent pet owners from falling into the hands of quacks.

treasurevee9:
Oh ok. She's a qualified vet dr

My mind is now at rest, so we move. Please update on any development ma

treasurevee9:
Sorry, i should confirm what?

Her qualification ma, I want you to have the best hands especially when it comes to injecting your pet, because such procedures are very sensitive and we have many non-vets who may claim to be vets.

treasurevee9:
My vet is saying she will come tomorrow to give her injections. I wouldn't mind having your WhatsApp number. Do u mean that she going back to the same spot she used to do her business when she was infected can make the infection come back again?

Very possible ma, infact it's a major route. Then one more thing, please confirm your Vet, to be sure even if you trust her. I'll DM my number to you.

Walexz02:
Also the wounds are many with some appearing daily
Removing the lava one after the other will be very difficult, is there any drug I can give my dog to kill those larva from inside . The dog is very week.

Good afternoon sir, to be sincere with you, based on all you said above, I'll advice you to take your dog to the nearest Veterinary clinic/hospital for complete medical checkup and vaccination. Meanwhile, for the myasis you can rub palm oil or Vaseline around the body, this will suffocate the larva and it would come out, then you can now apply GV over the wound area. For the ticks you can get this drug Bravecto®, it's an oral drug and also Fipronil spray, that would take care of the the ticks externally. For the weakness, you can get glucose solution coupled with Bcomplex and try and encourage your dog to eat. But as I said earlier, your best bet is to take your dog to the hospital where professionals would physically attend to your dog. I hope this helps!!!. And I'm sorry once more

treasurevee9:
Good morning seun, my cauc came on heat in april and i took her to a male dog for crossing. Left her there for 2 days and upon her return, i noticed she couldn't control her bladder anymore. She was always urinating in her cage and even when she's outside d cage, she keeps squatting to wee but nothing comes out. I suspected a urinary tract infection so i requested for a urinalysis test. D result came out positive for uti and we also did a sensitivity test and got names of drugs dat worked effectively against the infection. But before we got the result, d vet asked me to give her augumentin pending when we get the result. She was responding to the drugs after some days and we just decided to continue giving her the drugs and not the one from the test. After 10days of giving her the drugs, the infection returned with full force. This time with blood in her urine. We placed her on cefixime for another 10days (was one of d drugs recommended from the sensitivity test). She completed the dosage and seemed better. Now 10 days after the end of d dosage, the infection is back. Abeg help a tired dog mum. What do i do now to make the infection go permanently.

Good morning ma, I'm so sorry about the condition and I can assure you all will be well, please put your mind at rest. If I'm to judge from what you've said above, it's either the infection was not completely cured or there is something in your environment inducing the re-infection. Hence, from the first point, it could be the drug was not strong enough or a brand of poor quality, there could also be error in dosage in relation to the severity of the condition and also poor nutrition. From the second point, it could be from environmental factors; like contaminated environment, utensils etc. Hence before we take our next step, we need to decontaminate. Therefore, I'll advice we go for another sensitivity test, this time around, I'll guide you all through and monitor the progress and advice you on the best brand. If you are convenient, I can send my WhatsApp contact to you for effective monitoring. I hope this helps, I'll be on standby.

CommandosKennel:
Please how can this oral Ivermectin be administered and which do you recommend?

You can dissolve it in water and give your dog to swallow. For the recommendation, you can get mectizan®, it has been reported to be very good. I hope this helps!!!

seunH:
Good morning Sir, how is the family? Which other symptoms are you seeing? If none, then I'll advice you to give your dog food rich in vegetables and then supplement with multivitamins. For the fish intestine......hmmmm.... I'm not to comfortable, why not the fish instead. I hope this helps?

Please update us on any development

dexpee4life:
Please I need assistance, my 5months 2weeks female gsd is having a slightly bloody poop which is very pasty and black. She still wants but not frequently. Is it also right to mix the intestines and stomach of fishes with their rice.. Pls what can I do as am in the village

Good morning Sir, how is the family? Which other symptoms are you seeing? If none, then I'll advice you to give your dog food rich in vegetables and then supplement with multivitamins. For the fish intestine......hmmmm.... I'm not to comfortable, why not the fish instead. I hope this helps?

Walekennel:
Goodmorning sir
A dog that it's parent are not fat, is it possible to feed there pup well to make it fat nd have body

Good morning sir, how is the family. Ofcourse, provided it's not genetic. That is, leaness does not run in their gene. I hope this helps

lamikas:
Pls my dog is suffering from parvo virus...is there any way I can do home treatment for him.The vet charges are too much

Good morning ma, so sorry I've been offline for a while now, I've been very busy. I hope my response is not too late, and if it is then let this be a form of education to others. It isn't advisable to attempt home treatment for your dog due to the fact that parvo is very contagious and can affect other dogs in your home and even environment, hence the need to evacuate asap to a vet hospital. Also as the disease progresses, it becomes very difficult for the dog to feed, take medicines or even fluids and may vomit if you attempt force feeding, hence its only via IV infusion that you can manage your dog, which is not advisable to be done at home except in the hospital by a professional. I believe you love your dog ma, hence do the best for your lovely pet, if it's not too late. I hope this helps for everyone!!!

seunH:
Yes chief, a lot of factors are responsible for this, which I would highlight later once I'm less busy. But the answer still remain a capital YES although if due process is followed the chances is reduced.

Common factors responsible for vaccine failure in Nigeria:
1) Fake/Substandard vaccine
2) Poor vaccine storage
3) Improper administration of vaccine especially by untrained individuals
4) Vaccinating an already sick dog
5) Not vaccinating at the right age
6) Genetics (although rare in Nigeria)
All the above can be avoided if your dog is vaccinated at the right age according to the vaccination schedule published on this thread, by going preferably to a Vet Teaching Hospital or Standard Vet Hospital where you would have access to well preserved vaccines and access to qualified staffs who would properly vaccinate your pets. Please avoid quacks and don't because of looking for something cheap go for a substandard vaccine because at the end the repercussion is very grave. I hope this helps!!!

GreatDamife:
Many thanks sir. He's always in the cage with little exposure to strangers

Excellent sir, continue like that and please avoid mushy behaviors too, like excessive petting etc and also give your dog food rich in animal protein and calcium.

kennethfranc:
Good day sir....
Please is it possible for a dog vaccinated against parvovirus still contact the virus?

Yes chief, a lot of factors are responsible for this, which I would highlight later once I'm less busy. But the answer still remain a capital YES although if due process is followed the chances is reduced.

GreatDamife:
Good evening dear vet. Pls I have a 7 months old Rot and he's neither barking nor showing any sign of aggression to strangers yet. I'm confused and getting fed up cuz I desire a guard dog. He's been in cage/leash with regular walk. Pls can Rot be that gentle?

Good morning sir, many factors may contribute to the above condition and they include the following;
1) The genetic predisposition of that particular dog. Some Rots may have a genetic predisposition that make unagressive which could be a trait passed on from parent, hence the breeder may be questioned

2) The environment of your Rot also matter, do you raise your Rot as a pet or as a guard dog? it is a decision most clients find difficult to make. Hence they tend to raise their dogs as a pet while they may have intentions to make the dog a guard dog later. As a result don't usually get the desired result later when they want to use as a guard dog Hence, avoid interaction between strangers and even friends with your dog and also avoid keeping your dogs indoors too much, they should be in their cage most times. This would go a long way in grooming them to be guard dogs
I hope this helps!!!!

Uzland:
God bless you, Dr. My dog is now hale and hearty!

Praise God, I'm so glad to hear that. Please be careful next time

PetsAirways:
Very helpful tips. Many thanks Doc for the time spared for the explanation.

Please be my guest anytime

Uzland:
Please how do I administer the medicine? Dissolve it in water and pour into his mouth?

just normal pop and swallow

Uzland:
Really! WOW! Thanks a lot, Dr.

Sorry, I made a mistake I felt you said penicillin powder, you can use your ointment but GV is better

FBB100:
As far you are trained in the college of medicine you are medically qualified

If they should succeed with their plans soon nurses and medical laboratory scientist will start seeking for them only to be lecturing nursing student you must have a bsc Nursing and for you to lecture MLS students you need to have a BMLS background
And this will force the way to creation of more faculties for Nursing and MLS

I trust AMLSN
They are gonna do the needful
I hope the doctors succeed on this

More chaos is coming as they won't try to undermine other professionals and get away with it

Just relax

But the question is, how many MLS would be ready to do their Msc in Anatomy, Same goes for nursing, pharmacy etc, are they going to be sufficient to man all the faculties of MLS, Pharmacy, Nursing etc in Nigeria. And let me burst your brain, they are moves to make admission into Msc/PhD in Anatomy/Physiology etc strictly for those with MBBS background. I hope you know they've already succeeded in MPH (Masters of Public Health), you can't get admission into Masters of Public Health if you're not a doctor !!!!!. So it's like there is an ambush

Uzland:
Thank you so much for your detailed response, Dr. Kudos to you for your selfless and diligent work here on NL.
Please can I also apply penicillin ointment?
No. 3: Please is Ciprofloxacin + tinidazole okay as the broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Thanks once again.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't apply penicillin ointment or any ointment at all. They will "cook" the wound i.e the ointment would provide a medium for bacterial proliferation.

Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole is too much, Ordinary Amoxicillin would suffice sir, you need not waste your money

I hope this helps

PetsAirways:
Dear Doctor,
Could you please kindly explain why dogs' system react wildly to change of food. This can sometimes be frustrating to pet owners though

Sorry for the delay, I had an emergency. Many factors are responsible which could include;
Type of food- Some food are naturally not compatible with the particular specie of dog

Genetic- Some species of dogs are genetically wired against some particular food, hence feeding them with it may cause problems

Age- The age of the dog determines too, at a particular age dog react wildlly to some food till they are matured

Method of preparation- The way the food is prepared also determines how wildly a dog would react to the food.
I hope this helps!!!!

NoToPile:
Biochemistry is even included.

But those universities are still offering PhD programmes in anatomy and co, what is one expected to do with a PhD if lecturing is not part of it.

They will tell you the PhD is meant for only MBBS/BDS/DVM. No need for Bsc to apply!!! except you want to travel out

NoToPile:
Biochemistry is even included.

But those universities are still offering PhD programmes in anatomy and co, what is one expected to do with a PhD if lecturing is not part of it.

God bless you, okay if you say we need to be medically qualified to teach MBBS students, what of medlab, pharmacy, radiography, physiotherapy, Bsc Anatomy/Physiology/bch etc, do we also need to be medically qualified to teach them too

Take a look for your perusal

NoToPile:
Really @ bolded but why?

So After having an MSc in pharmacology / anatomy/ physiology with PhD, you have to get an MBBS degree to lecture either of them only?

Doesn't sound right

Which school is this or is it general

Initially it started I guess in UI, but now it is all over. They said those with only Bsc/Msc/PhD are not "medically qualified". They said only those with MBBS, BDS and recently DVM (Veterinary medicine) are "medically qualified". Even this new university of medicine has joined the foray.

PetsAirways:
Dear Doctor,
Could you please kindly explain why dogs' system react wildly to change of food. This can sometimes be frustrating to pet owners though

Please give me some minutes, so that I'll be able to explain in details. I'll get back to you

please don't forget to update us on any development!!!

Uzland:
Okay, Doc. Thanks a lot for your response. I'll try to snap it later. Meanwhile the wound was as a result of an attack by someone with stick & stone, and he's been limping eversince.

Since it's an emergency let's go like this;
1) CLEAN THE AREA WITH CLEAN COTTON WOOL SOAKED IN METHYLATED SPIRIT OR MILD ANTISEPTIC SOAP
2) THEN APPLY GENTIAN VIOLET OVER THE WOUND AREA
3) GET TO THE CHEMIST AND ASK FOR A BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTICS AND A PAIN RELIVER Preferably Diclofenac®
* GV is that purple ointment that is usually applied on wound, you can get it in a human pharmacy shop.
I hope this helps!!!!

Uzland:
Hello our dear Vet. Dr, please what medicine and ointment can be administered to a dog with painful wounded leg? Thanks.

Good afternoon sir, it depends on the extent of injury. But it would be better if you can quickly snap the injury site as to avoid misdiagnosis, then I'll tell you the next step. But meanwhile get cotton wool, methylated spirit, and Gentian Violet (GV) ready.