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https://lnkd.in/gAvQBuCf WHEN we are sick, we go to a clinic. Despite long queues, despite tardy specialists, we wait patiently. We have no choice. In the consultation room, we have a mere handful of minutes to talk to the doctor. “You have a fever, probably due to viral infection. Take these medications.” If it’s a busy specialist, we probably have only a few words with him. “How are you feeling? Good? OK, I’ll see you then.” We go home, we follow instructions and take medications without knowing what they are and do to our body. If we don’t get better, we visit the clinic again. When a dog or cat is sick, its owner takes it to a veterinary clinic. If the queue is long, the receptionist gets the blame. In the examination room, the veterinarian spends 30 to 60 minutes per consultation and is expected to answer every single question like a walking Wikipedia. The vet may need to pause the consultation when the owner is busy messaging or answering phone calls. The vet is obliged to recount every clinical finding, trivial to serious, with proof and evidence to the owner. “Differentials for low red cells are....” “Causes of the cough are....” Then he prescribes medications and, naturally, states all their indications and side effects: “Theophylline is prescribed to reduce coughing and may cause restlessness and tachycardia.” That’s not the end. The veterinarian is expected to answer questions texted to him or her for free, round the clock. At times the messages come in at 10pm or 11pm. “Why is my Suki not eating/vomiting/coughing?” “Is this a supplement or diet recommended?” The busy vet also answers questions when he is chewing his lunch, with photos of slimy puke or watery stools to spice up his repast. If the vet is slow to reply or even – gasp! – ignores messages, he gets a lengthy bad review on social media. Some pet owners may even lodge a complaint with the Malaysian Veterinary Council. Companion veterinarians are sturdy, aren’t they? DR ANTHONY LEONG ZI PING DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) & PhD Kuala Lumpur
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𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞? Calf pneumonia is one of the common respiratory issues resulting from a complex interaction between viral and bacterial pathogens, environmental stress factors, and the animal’s resilience to disease. The strength of the calf's immune system will influence the vulnerability to pneumonia. Dennise Robey explains a few of the clinical symptoms to keep in mind: 🐄 Droppy Ears 🐄 Fever 🐄 Snotty nose 🐄 Cough 🐄 Loss of appetite RE-COVR inhibits the unwanted effects of histamines on the calf's lungs by binding the histamine receptors and therefore, reducing the inflammatory pathway. RE-COVR is a great additive to your typical treatment protocol, it works synergically with other pneumonia treatments. #calfhealth #calfhealthprotocols #bovinehealth #veterinarnary #RECOVR
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An unknown cluster of canine respiratory diseases has recently garnered media attention. Learn more about it in our latest blog post on approachable and effective biosecurity measures to help keep your dog safe. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gSXNrtsN
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Dogs and cats with an autoimmune disease. Should we vaccinate or not?? Dr. Rebecca Windsor - a board certified veterinary neurologist - recently talked to us about a variety of immune-mediated neurological diseases that commonly affect dogs and cats. A few of the case presentations included pets with recent histories of having been vaccinated. Here's what she had to say about vaccinating patients like these in the future. We'll soon have data from clinical research investigating the relationship between vaccination and neuroinflammatory diseases. https://lnkd.in/g6pJnVgQ. #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryneurology #doghealth #cathealth Ethos Veterinary Health
Dog and cats with autoimmune disease - To vaccinate or not?
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Q: Is there a treatment for Lyme disease for pets? Yes, because Lyme disease is caused by spirochete bacterium, it can be treated with antibiotics. The antibiotic of choice is Doxycycline or Amoxicillin. Treatment usually lasts for four weeks. Occasionally, the initial infection will recur if not treated long enough, or the pet can become re-infected by being bitten by another infected tick. It should be noted, however, the organism that causes Lyme disease is very good at hiding and while treatment is typically successful in eliminating clinical signs, dogs that test positive for Lyme disease will remain positive for years, if not forever. If your dog tests positive but is not sick, your veterinarian will tell you whether they recommend treatment at that time. For more information on Lyme disease, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gxCKMYpu . . . #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetemergencycare #vetspeciality #vetspecialists #lymediseaseawareness
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