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Happy Pet Life 450 365 Ekua Esuon Thompson

Happy Pet Life

Photo Credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/OMRNOvJIEXE It’s pleasant seeing people walk their dogs in the early hours of the day or admiring how some dogs guard their master’s home with all diligence. It’s nice to come home and be greeted by your pet displaying all its antics that make you laugh and feel amused, and you can’t wait…

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Fly Strike ‘Myiasis’ 600 359 Ekua Esuon Thompson

Fly Strike ‘Myiasis’

Photo Credit: © animalwised.com 2022 This is a painful, sometimes deadly condition caused by infestation of the body of a living animal by the larvae (maggot) of flies. These flies belong to the Order Diptera and examples of flies under this Order causing this condition include bot fly, tumbu fly and blow fly. The flies…

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Cataracts In Pets 602 400 Ekua Esuon Thompson

Cataracts In Pets

Photo Credit: SmugMug+Flickr.2011 The eye is one of the most sensitive and vital organs of the body. With it, we see and admire the beauty of the world around us. As important as this organ is, several conditions affect and ultimately destroy its function, which is sight. One of the most common conditions affecting the…

Tips on Proper Pet Care 575 324 Ekua Esuon Thompson

Tips on Proper Pet Care

Did you just get a new dog or cat and are wondering how you’re going to cater for him or her to be a healthy, sociable, loving companion? Well look no further away. today’s article focuses on some tips on pet care and management SHELTER Everyone has a place to lay their head and so…

POISONING IN PETS (PART TWO) 485 720 Ekua Esuon Thompson

POISONING IN PETS (PART TWO)

Poisoning is a condition where the normal functioning of the body system is disrupted due to the introduction of a substance or chemical leading to a deteriorating state and finally death. Most cases of poisoning in pets occur in dogs compared to cats as the former almost eat anything and everything. In Poisoning Part one…

POISONING IN PETS (PART ONE) 397 357 Ekua Esuon Thompson

POISONING IN PETS (PART ONE)

Poisoning is a condition where the normal functioning of the body system is disrupted due to the introduction of a substance or chemical leading to a deteriorating state and finally death. The effect of the chemical on the body could be sudden or gradual. Substances that cause poisoning are varied and these can range from…

Canine Parvoviral Infection (PARVO) 416 280 Ekua Esuon Thompson

Canine Parvoviral Infection (PARVO)

Ever gone to get a new puppy and it suddenly died? Or realised that your puppy is continually vomiting with diarrhoea? It could be suffering from the disease known as Canine Parvoviral Infection. This disease has become a major distress to breeders and pet owners. As the name suggests, Parvo is a viral infection. It…

PIG VIRAL DISEASES, A list of the commonly diagnosed 725 544 Sefa

PIG VIRAL DISEASES, A list of the commonly diagnosed

As upcoming pig producers, the health of your animals plays a key role in the success of your farm. There are numerous viral diseases. However, today’s article focuses on some of the most common viral infections that you may encounter on your farm. Immediately alert your veterinarian when you suspect any of the underlisted diseases…

Abscesses in pigs and how to deal with it. 653 758 Sefa

Abscesses in pigs and how to deal with it.

An abscess is a cavity filled with pus and dead cell material, usually due to inflammations caused by bacteria. The bacterium has access to the body when there is a break in the skin or via external orifices (openings). All pigs are susceptible to this condition. Abscesses are usually walled off from the rest of…

Pig vice behavior and how to mitigate it. 720 490 Sefa

Pig vice behavior and how to mitigate it.

Ear biting Tail biting Vices in pigs refers to a group of abnormal behaviors in pigs including biting, chewing and sucking of the vulva, tail, ears, flanks and navels, usually as a result of stress. The sows will tend to bite vulva especially during the late stages of pregnancy and it can be a major…