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lolipopandy:
Okay will do that,as for the other issue we've been bathing her with Diapex and there's a lil improvement so far,thanks again.

Thank God, although I'm not really familiar with the Diapex product but since you said its working fine with no side effects, then no problem, its a gradual process.

Jackonsy:
Thank God for this;my dog is 63 days pregnant if am not mistaking because it was mated last on 22nd June 2020,she is yet to whelp and her breast is no more getting bigger and if I press her breast there will be water color milk coming out of it,my problem is whether the pregnancy is still there or have she aborted it because i never see release blood urine and she only look heavy after eating,please how can I verify that it's still pregnant

I'm so sorry sir. From the above symptoms,what I suspect is spontaneous abortion/miscarriage. I will advice you to do the following, get to a vet pharmacy and buy a pregnancy test strip, then confirm her pregnancy status in order to know what to tell the vet. If she is still pregnant, take her to a vet, they would reconfirm her pregnancy status with an ultrasound and either induce labour or perform CS to remove the fetus. If she is not pregnant still take her to a vet, they would reconfirm her pregnancy status and remove the aborted fetus or debris (if any) from her womb and give her drugs that would enable her return to estrus. Please don't hesitate to call our attention if you encounter any difficulties.

blessedvisky:
Bro, Pls which course did you study to qualify to be able to work in a forensic lab?

Human Anatomy

midehill:
Please how much in total do you think a vet will charge me, i hope it is not too expensive...

Pls quote me back...thanks

I personally wouldn't charge anything for this kind of treatment because its not really a difficult procedure and moreover the drugs you're likely to get are quite cheap, so just get the drugs your vet asks you to get and just try and talk to him concerning service charge, your vet is most likely to ignore it.

Jhayboy2:
pls my puppy has refused to eat since even the little he ate he vomited it and he is still vomiting till now

pls what could be the problem

I'm so sorry about your dog's condition, please what other signs are you seeing like diarrhea, weakness, etc. Although I'm tempted to diagnose parvo because its the season of parvo and its normally part of our differentials moreover those are some of it classical signs, but it would be unprofessional of me since I don't have the complete history. Let me know the other signs you are seeing so that we would know the next step!!!

lolipopandy:
Hello doc thanks for your help so far, please I have another issue I just noticed a something that looks like a pox on my pups private area and I don't know if it's normal cause it's a female pup , what might be the cause if I may ask. Thanks for your reply

You are always welcome ma, please can you send a clearer picture. But from the little I'm seeing, I'm suspecting "myiasis". You can confirm it by gently pressing the "pox", if a worm comes out, then it is positive for myiasis. So what you'll do is this, after you squeeze out the worm, ensure there is no other worm in the "pox" and then wash the "pox" wound with clean cotton wool soaked in diluted hydrogen peroxide. After then spray the area with GV and administer oxytet and B-complex or multivitamins orally. Please if you encounter any difficulties along the line, don't hesitate to call my attention. By the way, you didn't update us on your dog's previous case. Was there any improvement??

I'm so sorry about your rabbit's condition, from the clinical signs your rabbit exhibited your rabbit may be suffering from what we in the Veterinary profession refer to as "Gastrointestinal stasis"
In Gastrointestinal stasis, other signs your rabbit may exhibit include: weakness, abdominal pain and grinding of teeth, stops eating, extremely small or no faecal droppings, bloating, becomes inactive and acts depressed. It may worsen to become life threatening.
This condition could be due to the kind of feed you fed your rabbit or the rabbit swallowing abnormal objects like hairball etc.
What I'll advice you, is for the mean time try and massage your rabbit's abdomen gently and give over the counter pain relievers for rabbit, while you prepare to take your rabbit to a vet. Your vet is likely to administer laxatives or gastrointestinal stimulants, pain relievers, antibiotics and fluid therapy if your rabbit is too weak. Please don't mind those who asked you to cook it, or the treatment expensive. All the drugs for the above may not even be up to 500 naira !!!

Rayendowed007:
. use benzyl benzoate...it works specifically 4 scabbies

For humans yes, but its not usually prescribed in dogs because of its dangerous side effects especially in puppies under 3 months, dogs with underlying illness and lactating bitches, it's even prohibited for use in cats. If at all it must be used, it should be under strict supervision of a Veterinarian.

bilikis36:
Good day Doc! Please is it advisable for me to use loperamide for treating diarrhea in dogs?

It is not advisable to use loperamide when treating diarrhea because loperamide inhibit gastrointestinal motility and the diarrhea may be caused by microorganisms the body is trying to flush out, hence if you administer loperamide, the drug may inhibit the gastrointestinal tract from flushing the microorganisms and its debris leading to their accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract thereby causing more harm to your pet

Kindledlight:
Point of correction there wasn’t anything like federal might in Rivers election in 2019 that is if my own definition of federal is the same as yours.

It was Amaechi that tried to put pressure on wike which Oshiomole didn’t even support by coming out to say they are not going to support any candidate hence their disagreement.

Like we all know the Abe that should have supported him has already been compromised by Wike which is one of the reasons rivers APC has been unstable up till mow.

But despite that, we saw the result, from an unknown party. Now imagine if Amaechi and Oshiomole had united and supported AAC, the result would have been very different!!!!

What many people don't know is that many of those mushroom parties are surrogates of the leading 2 parties in Nigeria (APC and PDP). It is for reasons like this that they keep those surrogates always contesting in elections and that is why we see parties scoring 1,500 votes, 750 votes etc and we start wondering. Three things may happen. 1) The current governor to appeal and win his case (Best option) 2) Another election is conducted with Lyon participating (Very unlikely) 3) One of the surrogates mentioned earlier activated, with APC actively campaigning (See Rivers elections) with federal might etc. So to me, the best option is for the current governor to get good lawyers and appeal this case to the last. It is risky for him to participate in a fresh election because A RULING PARTY HARDLY LOSES AN OFF SEASON ELECTION (by hook or by crook) !!!

in addition to the above, it was also observed that when a "vet" is quick to prescribe without proper diagnosis and also has a habit of doing mostly home calls without been affiliated to a standard vet clinic or hospital, then one should be suspicious.

ebonyoyas:
Thank you so much for ur response.. as it stands am even upset with his response Wen I called him dis morning he stated " it's not his fault" dat my pup was struggling while he injected.. pls I'll be so glad if u give a prescription here. I jst noticed the swelling is spreading seriously and d pain is so excruciating..wen I touch dat spot .. I can feel fluid built up in dere .. pls help me sad sad sad

I'm so sorry once more and I want you to calm down sir, everything is going to be alright, normally sir its not usually advisable to apply cold compress on a vaccination site, but since the deed has been done no problem. I would have prescribed publicly to you, but its against our veterinary ethics to do so especially without proper clerking and history taking. What I'll do is to give you my whatzapp contact, so that I'll be able to get proper documentation and prescribe appropriately. I'm sorry once more

ebonyoyas:
Good morning Dr, my German shepherd pup took his last shot of vaccination on Thursday 6th Aug. B4 he was vaccinated d vet was happy with d agility level and growth of my pup. But shortly after he left.. my pup became dull ..so I decided to put a call across to d vet.. he told me to watch my pup till d next day dat he will b fine.. on Friday morning I noticed he had severe pains where he was injected frm his bck towards d neck level ..I called d vet again ..he told me to place ice block on dat area thrice daily and to melt shea butter and apply tropically .. Saturday swelling wasn't so bad .. but today Sunday .. the swelling deteriorated and he has refused eating .. he loves boiled egg so much .. I tried dat but he wouldn't accept it.. he saw me dis morning and couldn't wave his tail.. pls am confused.. wot can I do in dis situation.. below are pics of d spot.. u'll notice a bulge dere ..dats it.. thanks & looking 4wod to ur swift response..God bless

I'm so sorry about the condition of your dog, I'm suspecting adverse reaction to the vaccine injection or the vaccine was not properly administered, what I'll advice you to do is to put a call to your vet and ask him if its okay for you to give your dog a suitable pain reliever and an antiinflammatory drug.So if he agrees, he will tell you how to administer/dosage. God willing, your dog will recover. But if you suspect anything funny or no improvement, you can send me a pm. I hope this helps

I'm glad you found it educative, thank you

lolipopandy:
been trying to upload pictures

I am so sorry about your dog, but from what I'm seeing above, I'm suspecting mange. Earlier in this thread (just shortly before your post) I wrote a short article on mange treatment, please kindly try and go through it and let me know if there is any part you need assistance. But I'll suggest a radical treatment for it seems this case is becoming generalized and severe. I hope this helps.

Management of mange simplified

Introduction
Mange is a common contagious infection in pets especially dogs, cats, rabbits etc and can even affect humans causing scabies. This infection can occur at any time of the year and it's found worldwide. There are different types of mange but the commonest which is the one to be discussed, is the sarcoptic mange (skin mange) caused by mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. In view of the different products and different treatment methods been bandied around as the ultimate solution to mange, in which some of them may actually be dangerous to your pets, has deemed writing this article imperative.

How does the mites affect my pet?
When the female mite is pregnant, it digs a hole into the skin of your pet and starts laying eggs, defecating and also releasing harmful products into the skin thereby causing skin reactions which will damage the skin of that particular area.

How can my pet contract mange?
Mange can be transmitted between dogs by direct contact with infected dogs. Transmission by indirect contact may also occur if the dog has contact with infected objects.

What are the signs and symptoms of mange?
Signs may develop anytime from 10 days to 8 wks after contact with an infected animal which include;
1) Intense itching due to skin reaction to the site where the eggs and harmful products are deposited
2) Loss of hair in the affected area
3) White/yellow crusty substance in the affected area
4) Redness of the area which may be due to intense itching
5) Emaciation and death in severe cases if it becomes generalized

Which areas in my pet's body is mostly affected by mange?
Abdomen, chest, ears, elbows and ankles. Although, if untreated may become all over the body.

How do I know that my pet has mange?
1) When your pet suddenly starts itching a particular area especially after exposure to other infected animals, including people.
2) Observation of any of the signs and symptoms listed above.

How do I manage/treat mange in my pet?
Mange can be treated in four ways;
1) From inside the pet's body by the adminstration of drugs like Ivermectin or sister drugs under the guidance and supervision of a qualified veterinarian due to the dangerous side effects in Ivermectin sensitive pets
2) From outside the pet's body by shaving the hair of the affected area then removing the dirt from the affected area by the use of shampoo and then final application (bathing) with acaricidal dip like Lime sulfur (especially in young animals) every 7 days apart. Amitraz is also effective and should be applied as a 0.025% solution as indicated by the manufacturer at 1- or 2-weeks intervals for 2–6 weeks under the supervision of a vet
3) Combination of number one and two
4) Local/traditional methods by application of coconut/palm oil over the area, use of Dogonyaro tree bark extracts etc. Although successes of these treatment method has been recorded by some people but such methods have not undergone scientific scrutiny hence not scientifically valid.

How do I prevent my pet from contacting mange?
1) Maintaining of your pet's overall health by good diet is important in creating immunity to the mite infestation
2) Clean environment can greatly reduce the opportunity for your dog to develop a mite infestation.
3) Contact with infected pets, people or objects should be avoided
4) Application of Fipronil spray over your pet occasionally as a preventive measure to prevent infestation.

Introduction
Mange is a common contagious infection in pets especially dogs, cats, rabbits etc and can even affect humans causing scabies. This infection can occur at any time of the year and it's found worldwide. There are different types of mange but the commonest which is the one to be discussed, is the sarcoptic mange (skin mange) caused by mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. In view of the different products and different treatment methods been bandied around as the ultimate solution to mange, in which some of them may actually be dangerous to your pets, has deemed writing this article imperative.

How does the mites affect my pet?
When the female mite is pregnant, it digs a hole into the skin of your pet and starts laying eggs, defecating and also releasing harmful products into the skin thereby causing skin reactions which will damage the skin of that particular area.

How can my pet contract mange?
Mange can be transmitted between dogs by direct contact with infected dogs. Transmission by indirect contact may also occur if the dog has contact with infected objects.

What are the signs and symptoms of mange?
Signs may develop anytime from 10 days to 8 wks after contact with an infected animal which include;
1) Intense itching due to skin reaction to the site where the eggs and harmful products are deposited
2) Loss of hair in the affected area
3) White/yellow crusty substance in the affected area
4) Redness of the area which may be due to intense itching
5) Emaciation and death in severe cases if it becomes generalized.

Which areas in my pet's body is mostly affected by mange?
Abdomen, chest, ears, elbows and ankles. Although, if untreated may become all over the body.

How do I know that my pet has mange?
1) When your pet suddenly starts itching a particular area especially after exposure to other infected animals, including people.
2) Observation of any of the signs and symptoms listed above.

How do I manage/treat mange in my pet?
Mange can be treated in four ways;
1) From inside the pet's body by the adminstration of drugs like Ivermectin or sister drugs under the guidance and supervision of a qualified veterinarian due to the dangerous side effects in Ivermectin sensitive pets
2) From outside the pet's body by shaving the hair of the affected area then removing the dirt from the affected area by the use of shampoo and then final application (bathing) with acaricidal dip like Lime sulfur (especially in young animals) every 7 days apart. Amitraz is also effective and should be applied as a 0.025% solution as indicated by the manufacturer at 1- or 2-weeks intervals for 2–6 weeks under the supervision of a vet
3) Combination of number one and two
4) Local/traditional methods by application of coconut/palm oil over the area, use of Dogonyaro tree bark extracts etc. Although successes of these treatment method has been recorded by some people but such methods have not undergone scientific scrutiny hence not scientifically valid.

How do I prevent my pet from contacting mange?
1) Maintaining of your pet's overall health by good diet is important in creating immunity to the mite infestation
2) Clean environment can greatly reduce the opportunity for your dog to develop a mite infestation.
3) Contact with infected pets, people or objects should be avoided
4) Application of Fipronil spray over your pet occasionally as a preventive measure to prevent infestation.

4lashy:
Please, I'll like to know what Oxytetracycline is used for in animals.

It is a broad spectrum antibiotics, its used to fight opportunistic bacterial infection. it could also be used to manage wound to prevent wound infection

harmargedon:
Should I be worried about it?

It would be unprofessional if I just answer your question without you first giving me a history or information of the problem.

harmargedon:
Should I be worried about it?

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manuel0702:
Thanks for the information. I am usually scared of taking my pets to vets these days whenever the known vet is not around. Too many hustlers out there!

Sincerely you are right. It is these hustlers that spoil the name of veterinarians in this country and pose danger to pets.

charleyparker:
]Good day and thanks a million for opening this thread. I'll like to know the best drug used to deworm dogs. My vet has been using Ivermectin but I noticed you sounding a note of caution on the use of it.




Yes I'm eager to know this and how often should it be administered depending on thr age??

The truth is that, there are many factors governing adminstration of dewormers and I have very few information about your dog, the reason for deworming, and even the dewormer that was prescribed to you. As for the age you don't need to worry yourself, drugs are dosed according to weight in Kg, so if a drug is 10mg per Kg, you would simply multiply the weight of your pet by 10mg, that would give you the amount you would administer irrespective of the age (except they have a special formulation for young pets) but must be done under the guidance of a veterinarian in order to avoid adverse reaction to the drug. If you had given me more information about your pet and the drug prescribed, I might have been able to help you more, but nonetheless I hope this helps.

4lashy:
Good day and thanks a million for opening this thread. I'll like to know the best drug used to deworm dogs. My vet has been using Ivermectin but I noticed you sounding a note of caution on the use of it.

You're most welcomed sir, Actually Ivermectin is a very effective drug as a dewormer, but the issue with it, is the dangerous side effects (in fact its even banned in some countries) hence it is not usually prescribed except under strict supervision by a veterinarian, because some dogs cannot tolerate Ivermectin even at normal dose and can even go into coma and die, but since you said its your Vet that administered it, he/she would know if your dog falls under the category of Ivermectin intolerant dogs and do the needful. Another alternative drug to use is Abendazole but should not be used in pregnant dogs or dogs with liver issues and should also be under supervision of a Vet. In conclusion, my advice is that you should follow your Vet's instruction but if you see any side effect then alert your Vet. I hope this helps

Introduction
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease of dogs which is highly prevalent especially during this season around the world. In view of the high rate of misinformation been peddled around about this disease, it was deemed imperative to write an article on this highly contagious disease, in order to ensure pet owners are more informed about this disease from a professional angle and also to save pet owners from falling victims to quacks who may want take advantage of this situation and rip off pet owner or cause death to their pets. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE RECOVERY RATE OF PARVOVIRUS IS VERY HIGH, IF PROMPTLY REPORTED AND HANDLED BY A QUALIFIED VETERINARIAN

What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) or Canine Parvovirus Enteritis (CPE) is a highly communicable and relatively common cause of gastrointestinal illness in dogs especially young dogs. It is interesting to note that parvovirus does not affect dogs alone, It can also affect cats, tigers, lions and even humans (although it's effect is usually mild/asymptomatic). The virus is resistant to many common detergents. CPV can persist indoors for 2 months to possibly years.

Which dogs are susceptible?
1) Young (6 weeks to 6 months), unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs are most susceptible.
2) Rottweilers, Doberman, American Pit Bull Terriers, English Springer Spaniels, and German Shepherds have been described to be at increased risk of this disease.
3) Stress (example, from weaning, overcrowding, malnutrition) and intestinal parasites can also make the disease more severe.
4) Among dogs >6 months old, male dogs are more likely than female dogs to develop CPV.

How is CPV contracted?
The virus causing CPV is dropped in the feces of infected dogs within 4–5 days of infection even before symptoms develop, throughout the period of illness, and for about 10 days after recovery. That why its easy for the virus to spread.
The virus is contracted directly through mouth or nasal contact with virus-containing feces or indirectly through contact with virus-contaminated objects.

What happens when your dog contracts parvovirus?
When the virus enters your dog's body, the virus multiplies and moves into the blood. The blood then carries the virus around the body till it gets to the intestine where the virus destroys and injures the intestinal wall, leading to diarrhea (since the intestinal wall cannot absorb water again), blood in the feaces (due to the injury to the intestinal wall) and also bacteria in the intestine will spread around the body since the intestinal wall has been destroyed.

What are the signs and symptoms of CPV?
Signs of CPV generally develop within 5–7 days of infection but can range from 2–14 days. Initial signs may include; weakness, loss of appetite, fever which may later lead to vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

How do I know if my dog has CPV?
Its only a Vet that can confirm if your dog has CPV, hence if you suspect CPV using the above signs, promptly contact a Vet who would confirm or debunk your suspicion and initiate treatment immediately if confirmed.

How to manage/treat CPV?
It should be noted that the management/treatment of CPV should be done strictly under clinical setting by a qualified veterinarian. Home treatment of CPV should be avoided at all cost because this disease requires professional intervention for proper management. What you can do as a pet owner is to provide tender loving care to your pet.

How do Vet doctors manage/treat CPV
The main aim of treatment for CPV by Vet doctors include;
1) Restoration of fluid and important body chemicals the dog had lost through vomiting and diarrhea
2) Prevention of bacterial infection due to the destruction of the intestinal wall and the fact that the dog is immune system is weak hence easily predisposed to bacterial infection.
3) Reliving of vomiting, if vomiting does not stop and its making the dog dehydrated
4) Reliving of diarrhea, although some Vets dispute this step
5) Destroying the virus that causes the CPV, some Vet also dispute this step
6) Treating anaemia if your dog is anaemic due to blood loss in faeces
7) Administering vitamins in order to boost the immune system and facilitate healing
#NB, in the absence of significant vomiting, your Vet may offer oral electrolyte solutions. But if vomiting occurs oral feeding should be avoided.

How do I keep my dog safe from CPV?
1) Limit environmental contamination and spread from other susceptible animals
2) All surfaces around the dog's environnent should be cleaned then disinfected with a solution of dilute bleach or disinfectant.
3) Vaccination is recommended at 6–8, 10–12, and 14–16 weeks of age, followed by a booster administered 1 year later and then every 3 year.
4) As described above, CPV can remain in the environment for a long period. Hence kennel, shelter, cages and equipment should be cleaned, disinfected, and dried twice before reuse.
5) Removal of contaminated materials where complete disinfection is not practical.
6) In a home situation, only fully vaccinated puppies (at 6, 8, and 12 wk) or fully vaccinated adult dogs should be introduced into the home of a dog recently diagnosed with CPV enteritis.

I hope this helps

PARVOVIRUS SIMPLIFIED

Introduction
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease of dogs which is highly prevalent especially during this season all over the world. In view of the high rate of misinformation been peddled around about this disease, it was deemed imperative to write an article on this highly contagious disease, in order to ensure pet owners are more informed about this disease from a professional angle and also to save pet owners from falling victims to quacks who may want take advantage of the situation and rip off pet owner and cause death to their pets. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE RECOVERY RATE OF PARVOVIRUS IS VERY HIGH, IF PROMPTLY REPORTED AND HANDLED BY A QUALIFIED VETERINARIAN

What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus (CPV) or Canine Parvovirus Enteritis (CPE) is a highly communicable and relatively common cause of gastrointestinal illness in dogs especially young dogs. It is interesting to note that parvovirus does not affect dogs alone, It can also affect cats, tigers, lions and even humans (although it's effect is usually mild/asymptomatic). The virus is resistant to many common detergents. CPV can persist indoors for 2 months to possibly years.

Which dogs are susceptible?
1) Young (6 weeks to 6 months), unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs are most susceptible.
2) Rottweilers, Doberman, American Pit Bull Terriers, English Springer Spaniels, and German Shepherds have been described to be at increased risk of this disease.
3) Stress (example, from weaning, overcrowding, malnutrition) and intestinal parasites can also make the disease more severe.
4) Among dogs >6 months old, male dogs are more likely than female dogs to develop CPV.

How is CPV contracted?
The virus causing CPV is dropped in the feces of infected dogs within 4–5 days of infection even before symptoms develop, throughout the period of illness, and for about 10 days after recovery. That why its easy for the virus to spread.
The virus is contracted directly through mouth or nasal contact with virus-containing feces or indirectly through contact with virus-contaminated objects.

What happens when your dog contracts parvovirus?
When the virus enters your dog's body, the virus multiplies and moves into the blood. The blood then carries the virus around the body till it gets to the intestine where the virus destroys and injures the intestinal wall, leading to diarrhea (since the intestinal wall cannot absorb water again), blood in the feaces (due to the injury to the intestinal wall) and also bacteria in the intestine will spread around the body since the intestinal wall has been destroyed.

What are the signs and symptoms of CPV?
Signs of CPV generally develop within 5–7 days of infection but can range from 2–14 days. Initial signs may include; weakness, loss of appetite, fever which may later lead to vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

How do I know if my dog has CPV?
Its only a Vet that can confirm if your dog has CPV, hence if you suspect CPV using the above signs, promptly contact a Vet who would confirm or debunk your suspicion and initiate treatment immediately if confirmed.

How can I manage/treat CPV?
It should be noted that the management/treatment of CPV should be strictly done under clinical setting by a qualified veterinarian. Home treatment of CPV should be avoided at all cost because of the morbidity and mortality of this disease. What you can do as a pet owner is to provide tender loving care to your pet.

How do Vet doctors manage/treat CPV?
The main aim of treatment for CPV by Vet doctors include;
1) Restoration of fluid and important body chemicals the dog had lost through vomiting and diarrhea
2) Prevention of bacterial infection due to the destruction of the intestinal wall and the fact that the dog is immune system is weak hence easily predisposed to bacterial infection.
3) Reliving of vomiting, if vomiting does not stop and its making the dog dehydrated
4) Reliving of diarrhea, although some Vets dispute this step
5) Destroying the virus that causes the CPV, some Vet also dispute this step
#NB, in the absence of significant vomiting, your Vet may offer oral electrolyte solutions. But if vomiting occurs oral feeding should be avoided.

How do I keep my dog safe from CPV?
1) Limit environmental contamination and spread from other susceptible animals
2) All surfaces around the dog's environment should be cleaned then disinfected with a solution of dilute bleach or disinfectant.
3) Vaccination is recommended at 6–8, 10–12, and 14–16 weeks of age, followed by a booster administered 1 year later and then every 3 year.
4) As described above, CPV can remain in the environment for a long period. Hence kennel, shelter, cages and equipment should be cleaned, disinfected, and dried twice before reuse.
5) Removal of contaminated materials where complete disinfection is not practical.
6) In a home situation, only fully vaccinated puppies (at 6, 8, and 12 wk) or fully vaccinated adult dogs should be introduced into the home of a dog recently diagnosed with CPV enteritis.

lolipopandy:
Okay thanks will send pictures tomorrow and another thing I want to know the right meal to feed her to help her growth

No problem. For the meal aspects, since its a growing pup, the puppy stage is a critical period of a dog's life cycle as it requires more nutrition, 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 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 I'm not too comfortable with such arrangement because such pet foods are usually canned and contain preservatives.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask further questions anytime

ebonyoyas:
God bless you for creating this thread.. I'm learning a lot.. your explanations are well detailed.. keep up the good work..

Thank you sir for your encouragement, may God bless you too

lolipopandy:
Please my 4months pup has scabies and I was told to use kalamin lotion on it but it's been months now and nothing has changed ,what can I use on it.

I'm so sorry about your pup. I also would love to have asked how you were able to confirm your diagnosis as scabies, but since you said a vet confirmed it, I'll assume it so. But we don't know if the scabies is generalized (all over the body) or localized (specific areas of the body)? But not to worry, help is coming irrespective of the case.
First of all, calamine lotion has no therapeutic effect on scabies, its only used to minimize the itching, it does not eliminate the ectoparasite that causes the scabies.

So I'll advice you do either of the following;

1) Scrape the affected area then wash with soap or shampoo and rinse. After that, you can then apply a scabicide for example lime sulphur on the affected area every 5-7 days for 2-4 weeks till you see changes

2) You can also use a scabicide like amitraz, dissolve in water as per manufacturer's instruction but this time around make it more diluted since its a very young pet then bath your pet with it as per manufacturer's instruction every 5/7 days for a month under the guidance of a vet if available.

3) You should also spray the surroundings where your pet is kept with these scabicides in order to decontaminate and facilitate recovery and also prevent reinfection

4) Please try to avoid Ivermectin without professional assistance as I've said earlier, because of it's side effects and also the age of your pet.

I hope this helps, please update, on progress made

NB: Next time a picture of your pup would go a long way in helping us assist you

The veterinary profession is one of the most affected professions in terms of quackery, in that sometimes it is very difficult to identify a genuine vet doctor. You would even see some semi-illiterates and diploma holders parading themselves as veterinarians simply because they have an idea of some animal diseases. It is even more worrisome, the confidence and brazenness some of these quacks exhibit because in their minds, they are usually like "its just an ordinary animal". The only way to avoid falling victims to such unscrupulous people is for pet owners to have the capability to be able to distinguish between quacks and genuine doctors, because it may determine the life or death of your pet. The ways in which you can identify a quack are listed below;

1) Its your right as a pet owner to ask questions about whatever condition your animal is suffering from and get a very detailed answer, if your "vet" cannot answer you or is dodgy about the question. Such individual is likely a quack. (Most quacks may be knowledgeable on how to perform the procedure but don't usually know the principles behind such procedure)

2) Stylishly ask which school he/she graduated from if you are suspicious. Presently, we have only 11 vet schools in Nigeria. They include;
(a)Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(b) Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(c) Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi (4)
(d) Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
(e) University Of Abuja,Abuja
(f) University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
(g) University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
(h) University Of Maiduguri
(i) University Of Nigeria Nsukka
(j) Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
(I) University Of Jos
Most people do not know the schools that offer veterinary medicine, hence tend to make a blunder. It is imperative to take note of the above schools, if their school ain't in any of the above for now, he/she is definitely a quack. "Imagine a "vet" claiming he/she graduated from Unilag"

3) Check the persons carriage, spoken english and dressing, although subjective, it can be a give away

4) Check their price range and desperation for money, it could also be a give away. My dear friends, no veterinarian who spent 6yrs in Vet school would collect 300 naira from you for any procedure in your house !!!

5) Lastly, if they are quick to give judgement on your case without careful and proper diagnosis, such individual is likely a quack.

In conclusion, I believe if the above principles are followed you would be saved from quacks and get better quality treatment for your pets.

HOW TO IDENTIFY QUACK VETERINARY DOCTORS

The veterinary profession is one of the most affected professions in terms of quackery, in that sometimes it is very difficult to identify a genuine vet doctor. You would even see some semi-illiterates and diploma holders parading themselves as veterinarians simply because they have an idea of some animal diseases. It is even more worrisome, the confidence and brazenness some of these quacks exhibit because in their minds, they are usually like "its just an ordinary animal". The only way to avoid falling victims to such unscrupulous people is for pet owners to have the capability to be able to distinguish between quacks and genuine doctors, because it may determine the life or death of your pet. The ways in which you can identify a quack are listed below;

1) Its your right as a pet owner to ask questions about whatever condition your animal is suffering from and get a very detailed answer, if your "vet" cannot answer you or is dodgy about the question. Such individual is likely a quack. (Most quacks may be knowledgeable on how to perform the procedure but don't usually know the principles behind such procedure)

2) Stylishly ask which school he/she graduated from if you are suspicious. Presently, we have only 11 vet schools in Nigeria. They include;
(a)Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(b) Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
(c) Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi (4)
(d) Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
(e) University Of Abuja,Abuja
(f) University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
(g) University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
(h) University Of Maiduguri
(i) University Of Nigeria Nsukka
(j) Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
(I) University Of Jos
Most people do not know the schools that offer veterinary medicine, hence tend to make a blunder. It is imperative to take note of the above schools, if their school ain't in any of the above for now, he/she is definitely a quack. "Imagine a "vet" claiming he/she graduated from Unilag"

3) Check the persons carriage, spoken english and dressing, although subjective, it can be a give away

4) Check their price range and desperation for money, it could also be a give away. My dear friends, no veterinarian who spent 6yrs in Vet school would collect 300 naira from you for any procedure in your house !!!

5) Lastly, if they are quick to give judgement on your case without careful and proper diagnosis, such individual is likely a quack.

In conclusion, I believe if the above principles are followed you would be saved from quacks and get better quality treatment for your pets.