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chimzy105:
Hmmmm.....but does ivermectin actually work?
My rabbit was suffering from ear mites and my vet said I should add 1ml of ivermectin to 1L of water. But to no avail. It left after a long time.

It is not like that ma, I am not familiar with "Ivermectin dissolved in water", the one I'm sure of is Ivermectin Injection which is the most effective against parasites. Ivermectin I know usually comes as injectables hardly I've I ever heard "dissolved in water". if believe if your rabbit had been given Ivermectin injection rather than dissolve in water, the result would have been different.

wEsOmE:
Thank You Sir.. i really appreciate, please should i temporarily pause with the albiovit..? Please just any such cream would do..?

Yes please, your dog could be having allergic reaction to the drug.

Starboytwo:
if you could, kindly give me tips on the kinds of food i could give my 3 months plus rott.... i would very much prefer him fattened up, i hope i could get some tips on balanced diet i could conveniently give my dog....

i feed him pap and milk, some bingo dry food(he dosent really like it) unless very hungry... but i give him leftovers from restaurants most nights, my girl works in one of them... however im not really satisfied, i want something i could give him to aid his development, something not very costly, as
'enugbe' over here.... help me abeg, i love my boy to death.... i give him raw egg and milk too, sometimes and fish....

From a veterinary perspective, considering the age of your dog (puppy stage) fattening shouldn't be a priority for now, the puppy stage is a critical period of a dog's life cycle as it requires more nutrition especially protein, hence priority would be meals rich in; (a) Animal protein like boiled meat, chicken, fish etc (b) Vitamins like fruits (carrot etc) and vegetables (spinach "efo" etc) (c) High calorie meals like rice, beans etc. However since its a growing pup, bias should be towards proteinous meals over high calorie meals since it would need more protein for growth and repair of body tissues. But if you want to save yourself all the above stress, you can just simply walk into any pet food shop and tell them the age of your pup, they would recommend and give you an appropriate ready made pet food suitable for your pup, however since you said "enugbe", ill advice against it because some of the feeds are quite expensive moreover I'm not too comfortable with such arrangement because such pet foods are usually canned and contain preservatives.
I hope this help

wEsOmE:
Okay Sir, thank You, no other symptoms orther than this although i dewormed him recently with pyretrin a tab a day for 3 days.. den i bought a spray like dat for him against thicks.. other than dat nothing again.. might i add i recently introduced this albiovit tab to him daily, its d first thing i give to him daily 1 tab..

Okay, I now understand. Since you are not seeing improvement and rather it is spreading, please tell your vet to administer Ivermectin inj, the reason is to rule out the possibility of any ectoparasite. Secondly, go to to any pharmacy and get an antiinflammatory cream/lotion and apply topically to the affected area. Then lastly get Amoxicillin, 1 tab once a day, to combat any ongoing systemic infection. You can supplement all the above with multivitamins like b-complex and Vit C. Please also ensure your environment is also clean and let's observe for 2 days. I hope this helps?

pufframmy:
It parvo virus oooo just finally confimr. It now what is the best drugs to give

This is a very severe case and requires professional intervention in a vet clinic as soon as possible. I'll will prescribe some drugs you would use for the meantime to stabilize your dog while you prepare to take him to the vet clinic. I'm so sorry once more

pufframmy:
Should I try oral b

I'm so sorry about the condition, This looks like a serious case and I would like to ask some further questions from you e.g deworming history, vaccination history etc, in order to get a clearer picture before I proceed. You can DM your whatsapp contact

funmike83:
hello doc please what can i use on my t to stop tick, the dog has so much it , i am becoming to see it around the house. the dog does not sleep in her cage so i wonder where the ticks came from . i am so scared cos my children ar so fond of the dog, they carry the dog always. is the injection an effective way ? i need this out of the pet body as soon as possible. i read about simparica. is it effective and better than the inj ?
i kindly assist please. i would also appreciate your watsap no

I'm so sorry about your pet's condition, ticks can come from anywhere even within cracks on the wall and its important you keep your dog away from your children for now. The ivermectin injection is the most effective way because it will destroy the parasite from within while at the same time, you will bath your dog weekly with acaricidal baths like amitraz, cypermethrin, lime sulphur etc in order to destroy the parasite externally. Then it is important you keep your environment clean and spray with fipronil® spray as a preventive measure. Ivermectin is the best because it is effective against all ectoparasites regardless of the specie and its also cheap. In conclusion if you do the above plus good personal and environmental hygiene, God willing there won't be recurrence. Follow me, so that I can DM my WhatsApp contact to you. I hope this helps

Jackonsy:
How can i eridicate brucella spp

I read over it online it said that late pregnancy miscarriage is caused by brucella spp

So how can i fight it

I hope its not Brucellosis because it is difficult to eradicate once contracted and most of the drugs used to treat it are contraindicated in pregnant dogs example tetracycline etc. That was why I prescribed amoxicillin to you since its a very effective broad spectrum antibiotics especially in reproductive tract infection and most importantly safe for pregnant dogs. But if you suspect Brucellosis, then we may try enrofloxacin in replacement since its effective against Brucellosis and hopefully compatible with pregnancy. I hope this helps

wEsOmE:
good afternoon doc, please help me identify dese, i noticed it on my boy for a few days now, though the vet guy said it was gonna clear of on its own. it seems to be spreading..
thanks i really appreciate your efforts

I'm so sorry for the late response, in order to avoid misdiagnosis, can you please tell me other symptoms you are observing so that I can get a clearer picture of what is going on. Although from what I'm seeing, I can observe dermatitis which could be due to ectoparasites or allergy hence was wondering why the "vet guy" said its was going to go on its own, perhaps he is seeing what I ain't seeing !!! All the same I await your reply.

Jackonsy:
Thanks boss


After mating or before Mating

From my personal viewpoint as a veterinarian, I'll advice you administer the first dose before mating, then continue the remaining dose afterwards. The rationale behind it, is that when you administer before mating, the drug would have flooded your dog's system and as the infection is entering your dog via the stud (if infected), it would get destroyed immediately before it builds up and start multiplying. It should be noted that other vets may differ with their own rationale.

Jackonsy:
Sir what i meant was, my dog had miscarriage and my vet said it was due to infection in the dog, so my question is which antibiotics for infection should i administer to her to avoid repeating the same miscarriage sire


She is 7yeard old


Boerboel

I now understand, the infection your dog had is probably due to the stud you used, the stud was probably infected. What I'll advice is that you should ensure the stud you use is disease free, if not sure, get another stud, then to be on the safe side, administer amoxicillin 1 tab twice a day to your dog before and immediately after mating to fight off any infection just in case.

Jackonsy:
What's the best anti infection drugs yo use on my dog to avoid miscarriage when mated on next heat

It is not advisable to give anti infection or antibiotics to a pregnant dog. In fact it was recently discovered that Tetracycline (a popular antibiotics) can cause miscarriage in pregnant animals. So in order to avoid miscarriage, I'll recommend the following drugs;
1) Folic Acid- This is to ensure the fetus (baby in the womb) develops properly
2) Iron supplement eg Ferrox etc- This is to ensure increased formation and production of blood that will be sufficient for both the mother and the fetus.
3) Nutritious food and rest- Food rich in calorie, protein and vitamins are essential for proper general development and wellbeing. If you are financially buoyant enough you could by general multivitamins supplements too, but usually a good nutrition would suffice. I hope this helps

jacoik:
so tell me the bacteria fire and salt can't kill then I will tell you that it has not been discover

Mycobacterium tuberculosis sir

jacoik:
so long as it crosses fire and salt is in it, then every bacteria is nothing but food to the belly

It doesn't work that way sir

backnbeta:
On top of this covid?
But I'm really impressed that they test their cows to ensure they are safe for human consumption...I don't know if they test ours here in Ibadan, but to be on a safer side, we'll just 'over boil' as usual, until the mycobacterium bovis and any other bad thing dies along with some of the nutrients

It doesn't work that way ma, trust me I'm a veterinarian. Let me explain, the lungs may still be infected depending on the infective agent as in our case Mycobacterium bovis. These microorganisms have the capability to withstand high temperature and since the boiling point of water during cooking is about 100 degrees, they may survive. Also ma, these microorganisms have the ability to form shells and protective covering around themselves which may limit the effect of heat on them. The funny part is many people contact a lot of diseases from eating all these meat and even milk products, it was even discovered recently that a bacteria called Brucella spp causes miscarriage in women and an average man can never detect this bacteria in meat/milk except a Vet, hence a lot of women suffer from miscarriage and then blame their village people!! without knowing it was the meat or milk they ate. Finally FOR ALL NON VETS READING THIS, YOU CAN DIAGNOSE A LUNG INFECTED BY TUBERCULOSIS, IF YOU SEE WHITISH OR CREAMY SPOTS ON THE LUNGS OR IF THE LUNGS TASTE CRUNCHY, THAT "CRUNCHYNESS" YOU ARE TASTING IS THE SHELL FORMED BY THE Mycobacterium bovis. To cap it all, these above problems can be solved if veterinary practice is taken seriously by the government and appropriate laws and enforcement process is put in place.

onward4life:
Go buy piff paff.. powder
Verily very effective

Please don't try it again, if you love your dog

Nackzy:
Hello Nairalanders,
Please my dog has a lot of Bugs on the Body, Please what can i use to remove the bugs, they are sucking blood from the Dog, thereby not allowing the Dog to Grow as it suppose to, From sad experience i don't want to use Sniper or all those chemicals, cos that was what killed my friends Dog
I need something mild but effective...
Thanks, don't mine my errors

Simply go a a vet, he/she will administer Ivermectin injection in order to destroy the parasite from within, and you can also get an acaricidal bath like lime sulphur, armitraz, cypermethrin etc to bath your dog every week. But please make sure your dog's environment is clean and if you are financially buoyant enough, you can get Fipronil® spray for preventive measures. I hope this helps

JAccksnow:
Hi. I just adopted a nice dog but it's infected with tick. How do I go about the treatment, what sort of tick spray can I get ?

Hi, since you just adopted it, I will advice you fight it both internally and externally. Internally with Ivermectin while externally with acaricidal bath e.g Lime sulphur, amitraz or cypermethrin. For preventive measures you can get (Fipronil® spray)

Besthopebamdell:
please I will like to have your number.
where do you stay

DM your number to me, I'll respond with my number.

Besthopebamdell:
Hello, please I want to start a dog business. I don't know how to go about it.
And this is my first time of owning a dog.
please help me

You are welcome sir. There are many factors to consider when deciding to own a dog or going into dog business, I will try and highlight the most important ones and they include the following;
1) Reason why you want to own a dog (which in your case is for dog business)
2) Financial capabilities of the owner - Rearing dogs can be very financially tasking (good food, vaccinations, drugs, veterinary services etc), so you have to be prepared
3) Time - Your day to day schedule must give you enough time to have for your dog so as to detect any abnormal behavior/ condition early enough
4) Patience - You have to be very patient especially if you want to be a dog breeder, you must never be in a haste for anything at all. For instance, you must allow your dog mature before using her to mate
5) Never patronize quacks - No matter how cheap quacks may be, patronize only registered and qualified veterinarians and never hesitate to consult your vet if you detect any slight abnormality, do not wait until it is too late, furthermore never leave anything to chance.
In conclusion, dog breeding business is a very lucrative business only if you can be patient and do the right thing at the right time as stated above.

#You can reach out to me any time for further questions and clarification. I hope this helps!!!

Good day, I just replied the email you sent to me

Please read attached below an information from the Veterinary Medical Association to rabbit farmers especially in Oyo state

harmargedon:
She finds it difficult swallowing medecine, unless she chews it. it's really big, how do I make her swallow it.

You can break it into 2-4 pieces, please don't crush into tiny pieces or powder, nor dissolve in water. It was discovered that many antihelminth failure was due to maladministration.

harmargedon:
please I got this deworming medecine today and I would like to know if it's safe for my dog to use.

Its okay, its main constituent is albendazole which is a very effective antihelminth. PLEASE TAKE NOTE, Do not crush or dissolve in water while administering. Let your dog swallow it intact as a bolus.

Please read attached below an information from the Veterinary Medical Association to rabbit farmers especially in Oyo state

ebonyoyas:
Early dis month I posted some pictures of my puppy in a very critical state.. due to incompetence of a quack vet .. my pup had abscess due to wrong injecting .. This abscess grew big at d back and extended to the ribs.. my puppy couldn't eat nor move for days.. but all thanks to Dr seun.. A man I will call my Hero..A very nice person to the core.. To cut the whole story short.. In less than 3days after prescribing some Drugs.. I began to see drastic improvement and today to the glory of God.. my puppy is back on his feets.. Am here to advice my fellow pet lovers.. always ask questions B4 allowing a vet handle your pets..

I feel honoured Sir, I'm simply doing my job, it is God that heals. Thanks so much for the appreciation.

In view of the uprising of different charlatans masquerading themselves as vets thereby putting your pet's life in danger in addition to incurring heavy financial losses, it was deemed appropriate to write this piece in order for pet owners to know their rights and what to expect when they visit a genuine veterinarian and also use that as a yardstick to distinguish charlatans from genuine veterinarians.

These are your rights below;
1) It is your right as a pet owner to be attended to nicely, with the veterinarian patiently listening to all the problems your pet is facing as regards to it's health
2) It is your right as a pet owner for your pet to also be treated nicely with compassion while the veterinarian tries to diagnose your pet's condition
3) It is your right as a pet owner for the the veterinarian to tell you what he/she feels is wrong with your pet after examination
4) It is your right as a pet owner, for the veterinarian to tell you the prognosis(severity and chances of survival) of your pet's condition
5) It is your right as a pet owner, for the veterinarian to tell you your options (may be commencement of treatment or euthenasia (based on the chances of survival or cost of treatment versus the value of your pet))
6) It is your right as a pet owner, for veterinarian to tell you the name and explain the purpose of every drug the veterinarian wants to administer or wants you to administer
7) It is your right for the veterinarian to tell you the preventive measures to be taken to avoid your pet from contracting the disease/condition again
In conclusion, if your "vet" denies you any of the above rights, He/She is LIKELY A QUACK. If there is anything anyone feels I left out should feel free to add.

MrEgghead:
That's the truth... Only Medical and dental doctors are paid on CONMESS.

Have you seen the picture I attached?

Good afternoon everyone, I just commented on a case where the owner lost his rabbit due to quackery and unprofessionalism in the veterinary profession. Most Nigerians don't know their rights from a veterinarian and that is why quackery is so prevalent. When a case is taken to a Vet, it is the duty of the Vet to tell you what exactly he/she thinks is wrong with your pet, tell you the prognosis (chances of survival) and what your options are (does it make sense to treat or just euthanize your pet depending on the value of the pet, cost of treatment and chances of survival?). All these are your rights as a Nigerian when you visit a Vet. But in some cases he/she may not even tell you what was wrong, just ask some few questions, collect money from you and give you an unnamed injection/powder and asked you to go. It is such people that are spoiling the veterinary profession.

midehill:
He said wen last have i deworm it...i said i dnt know... Mayb datz wat he gave it... Deworm injection...not sure though

That is rubbish, my brother let me tell you the truth as a veterinarian, most Nigerians don't know their rights and that is why quackery is so prevalent. Sir, it is the duty of the Vet to tell you what exactly he/she thinks is wrong with your pet, tell you the prognosis (chances of survival) and what your options are (does it make sense to treat or just euthanize your pet depending on the value of the pet, cost of treatment and chances of survival?). All these are your rights as a Nigerian when you visit a Vet. But in your case he/she didn't even tell you what was wrong, just asked some few questions, collected 1,500 from you and gave you an unnamed injection/powder and asked you to go. Sincerely that was very unprofessional, that is even if he/she is a Vet. It is such people that are spoiling our profession. I really wish I can return your 1,500 to you and most importantly keep your rabbit alive as much as possible. I'm sorry once more.

midehill:
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After taking it to a vet doctor yesterday, and after paying 1500. It was given an injection and a white substance in its mouth yet still it did not eat and poo yesterday...

I asked the vet when it will start eating, he said it should start eating by evening...but throughout it did not...

Unfortunately, this morning when i went to check my rabbit, i found it dead... It is so painful but what can i do... We move...

My advice to fellow rabbit rearers and farmers...ensure you avoid overfeeding and bloating at all cost... It is very deadly.

Seunh
Tosinkate
Eazie351
Rockeet
Afeezet
Noblebaba
Mayormick
Safari farm and others i did not mention their name

You guys need to see this

I'm so sorry sir, this post just spoilt my mood. By the way, what did the vet tell you was wrong with your rabbit? what did the vet tell you was the name and purpose of the injection/white powder he gave to you? because the vet was supposed to tell you all these things. I'm so sorry once more

OKOATA:
Guy go to pet store and tell them the problem, calling vet is a waste of time, at the store they will tell you how to treat it, they will even tell you how to give it injection. Sometimes I do give my dog paracetamol, etc.

My brother you are encouraging quackery