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[kedreeva]

Hi! Sorry to bug you but I know you have meeces and I have some Mice Questions. I'm probably not going to get any anytime soon but after trying to deal with wild mice around my property I've realized how cute and soft and funny they are and it's like Oh. I Like Those.

How hardy are they? I know when I've looked at pet rats in the past everyone talked about how sensitive their respiratory systems were and how they were prone to respiratory issues and tumors.

Do they scare easily? I have a dog who's very loud and stompy and has a HUGE prey drive and I would prefer if their enclosure is in the dining room by me, but that's where he is. I know animals like rabbits can straight up just like... Have a heart attack and die if they get scared. Is that a thing with mice?

Are they relatively friendly with each other? I know males will fight, but I only want females because I have nowhere to put tons of babies. Will it be a problem to get mice from different breeders and introduce them?

Are they smelly? I have a 75 gallon aquarium I could use for an enclosure and obviously I would clean it and not overcrowd it but I don't want my parents to complain about smells. What kind of bedding is best and how often to change it?

Are there reputable breeders that ship? I don't know if I can find any breeders locally (I live in Wisconsin) and I don't want to buy from a pet store.

Are there any sort of colors or forms that are more prone to health issues that I should avoid buying?

I'm so sorry for all the questions oof

Many questions!!

They're pretty hardy, I mean, the mice out here are somehow still here after -40F and 100F+ weather. The thing about respiratory issues is that either you're using bedding that's way too dusty, or they've got a mycoplasma infection. Option A, change the bedding to something less dusty, see if it clears up. If not, it's PROBABLY mycoplasma, and that's actually pretty easy to treat in rodents with a combo of doxycycline and enrofloxacin. Mycoplasma is pretty endemic to captive rodents in the US, but more commonly seen in rats.

It is not a thing with mice. They do not care. They are stressed by constant loud noises, and experience some stress from loud noises in general, but I think that's a function of being alive.

If you're getting females from a breeder, you should be able to put them together without issue; breeders SHOULD be selecting for this kind of thing. Whether they DO is another issue. Personally i do; if I combine does and one of them starts immediately attacking the others (beyond normal hierarchy sorting), she gets culled out. As such, you should be able to get mice from any breeder and be fine. I would not get less than 2 per breeder; you want to put any new mice through quarantine, and they should have a buddy in there, and they should be introduced with that buddy so they had least have one buddy if the established mischief doesn't like them.

They definitely have a smell! What type of bedding can have an effect on smell, but the bigger issue is usually how dry you can keep the enclosure. Wet bedding smells worse and can grow things that smell worse. Mice try to be tidy creatures, they will often pick a potty corner or section of their cage to use to pee in, and the buildup of waste there can cause a big smell. Personally I use cob bedding and shredded paper products (I make my own), but I always liked the Kaytee paper bedding. Carefresh is awful; the chunks are too thick and chunky for mice, and do not dry out so it smells bad constantly. Newspaper is wayyyy too dusty. Aspen or kilm fired pine is fine (most pine beddings are kiln fired). Raw pine or cedar are bad. How often you change it depends on what kind it is, how much of it there is, how much smell you can tolerate vs how much disruption the mice can handle. There's no way you'll eliminate all the odor though, no matter how much you clean it, so if the smell is a problem, they might not be a good fit.

This is actually 4.5- 75 gallon aquarium is too big. Counterintuitive I know. But large spaces stress mice out really badly. In order to use a 75g aquarium, you would need to heavily pack it full of hides and other equipment to make it full of small spaces. The typical enclosure size for a few mice is closer to a 40 quart storage bin. You CAN use the 75g, but just be aware it'll be a LOT of work to maintain in a way that's healthy to them and doesn't smell terrible to you.

Shipping isn't really done for mice because it's prohibitively expensive. The only reason labs get away with shipping rodents is that the companies who produce them do the trucking themselves. Your best bet is to find the local FMBA or ARFMA or other breeder group in your state, and find breeders through them. The FMBA lists 4 members in your state! Craigslist is another option, although that won't really tell you anything about the quality of the mice on offer.

This is actually 6.5, but local pet stores (as opposed to big chain ones) may be your friend. They may be able to put you in contact with folks who breed, or they maybe willing to post an ISO for you. Local pet stores also sometimes breed their own or get their stock from local breeders! It's worth looking for little mom and pop type shops and checking into it.

Anything with an AY gene (yellow, brindle, snow tiger, etc) will be prone to obesity. Tumors are more a genetics of the individual line not specific to a color. Manx mice should be avoided due to bone structure issues. If you're just keeping pets, some breeders may offer mice with faults for less- for example I soft culled a line recently because several babies had kinked tails. Since you're not breeding and a kinked tail doesn't affect overall health, that's a fine mouse to own, but ethically you would want to be sure the breeder isn't breeding FOR that or ignoring the issue and continuing to breed the parents. Anyone breeding toward show type is selecting for qualities that are fine, health wise; unlike some show standards, mouse show standards include health stipulations and traits that would degrade quality of life are frowned upon heavily.

They are, wholly speaking, pretty uncomplicated pets. They need a fairly clean environment (not totally clean, they determine hierarchy largely by scent and take comfort in the scent of home), fresh food of decent quality, fresh water, plenty of hides, and basic enrichment.

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Urinary Tract Infections in Cats

Bacterial urinary tract infections can result from normal GI tract and skin flora that ascends the urinary tract and overcomes its natural defenses that typically prevent colonization. While bacterial UTIs are among the most common diseases that affect dogs, they are less common in young cats. However, they affect many older cats as they become more susceptible to infection due to aging or concomitant disease (diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or renal failure). In this article, we’ll look at the signs and symptoms of UTIs in cats, whether they can be prevented, how they can be treated, and other useful information for cat parents.

Causes

Many retrospective studies have found that one of the most common bacterial uropathogens in both dogs and cats is Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli is an epiphyte, which means that it naturally grows in different organs, and it can even be found on the skin of our pets. It is found in both feces and urine, and whenever the cat’s immune system isn’t on par, the urinary tract might be affected by an Escherichia coli infection. Some of the other common pathogens that are likely to cause UTIs are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Proteus, Pseudomonas, and Klebsiella species. Ideally, an infection can be treated correctly only if the pet owner collects some urine and brings it to the vet (as soon as possible) for it to be analyzed in the lab. This means that the pathogen will be detected or that at least an antibiogram will be performed. With the right antimicrobial therapy, the cat can both recover faster, and recurrences can be prevented effectively.

Clinical signs

Most cats are going to try to groom their genital area excessively, and this can be the first sign that a pet parent might notice. Some of the others include the following: Frequent attempts to urinate Urinating in unusual places (even next to the litter box) Vomiting Lethargy Discolored urine Pain (many cats will cry out when they use the litter box) Abnormal-smelling urine Cats that aren’t changed their cat litter frequently are more predisposed to getting a UTI simply because they come in direct contact with their urine and feces.

Detection

The most significant challenge that vets face when a cat experiencing urinary problems is brought in is trying to make the difference between a UTI, a Feline Urethral Obstruction, and a case of general FLUTD. Most cases will call for a urine sample, a urine culture, as well as a physical examination. In most situations where the cat suffers from a urinary tract infection, there is a painful and rather small bladder present. By contrast, in cases of obstruction, the bladder is distended and large. A urine sample can reveal several important details. One of them is the urine concentration, but other things such as the presence of red blood cells, white blood cells, as well as crystals, can be seen under the microscope, as well. Sometimes, the vet can even see actual bacteria under the microscope. A urine culture is by far the most helpful test when it comes to setting a correct diagnosis.

Treatment

If a urine culture was performed, it could be quite easy for the vet to do antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Some of the most common antibiotics used in the treatment of UTIs are amoxicillin, ampicillin, cephalexin, chloramphenicol, enrofloxacin, gentamicin, tetracyclines, as well as trimethoprim-sulfonamides. The selected antimicrobial should also be easy for pet parents to administer and have as few side effects as possible. Depending on how complicated the infection is, the duration of the treatment can last anything from 7 to 14 days. Chronic and complicated cases of UTI and prostatitis could require antimicrobial treatment for as many as 4 to 6 weeks. It is paramount for the pet parent to understand that they shouldn’t stop the administration of the treatment for fear of the germ developing antibiotic resistance. It’s also recommended that after the first week of treatment, a urine sample is collected again to see whether the UTI has resolved or not. Generally, most cats that have had a urinary tract infection are likely to have another in the future. If possible, monitor your cat’s urinary tract health as best as possible.

Prevention

Taking several steps to prevent UTIs in your cat is crucial. You can start by constantly keeping the litter box clean so that bacteria have almost no chance of spreading in the environment. The cat’s diet can be a contributing factor, as well. If your cat is slightly overweight or a diabetic, he or she might be at a greater risk of getting urinary tract disease. The urinary tract health of some cats can be affected by stress, as well. If you know that you’re going to be adding a new feline member to your family anytime soon, it would be a good idea to try to make the transition as smooth as possible. Make sure you provide plenty of clean water to your feline buddy every day. It’s widely known that cats don’t drink a lot of water, and if it’s not clean or fresh, they are probably not going to drink any. Evaluate your cat’s diet and get some recommendations from the vet, especially if you have a diabetic or an overweight pet. If you have more than one feline companion, it is highly recommended that you use several litter boxes, not just one. In the end, prevention is the best cure, so pay attention to any changes in your cat’s daily routine and urinary habits. Sometimes, catching a urinary tract problem in its early stage can prevent it from becoming complicated and it can also alleviate some of the pain. Cristina Vulpe is a former veterinarian turned content marketer. She manages a website about cats, My Feline Buddy, where she gives advice about cat health, managing cat behavior, and many other cat-related things. She has a PhD in veterinary oncology and is passionate about animal welfare, nutrition, parasitology, as well as infectious diseases. Read the full article

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Beautiful, Bodies , and Children: LEVEL 1 for Good Behavior- Beautiful Girl with freckles and gorgeous eyes- Microchipped and up to date on vaccines- Needs a Loving New Home Anastasia 72122, 2 yrs old, 59.6 lbs At Brooklyn ACC waiting for Love INTAKE DATE: 08-09-2019 Level 1 pup with freckles and gorgeous eyes! It's beauty queen Anastasia! Anastasia is very sweet, very cute and affectionate ~ and she looking for her loving forever! Please share! MY MOVIE Anastasia ~ https://youtu.be/jC0B5Tj6bhc ANASTASIA, ID# 72122, 2 yrs old, 59.6 lbs, Brooklyn Animal Care Center, Large Mixed Breed Cross, White / Brown Female, Found Stray Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 1 No young children (under 5) Medical Behavior Rating: Green BEHAVIOR NOTES Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Hard pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Soft body, tail high, ears erect, stress yawn, play bows, explores somewhat, readily accepts treats softly, accepts contact Call over: Approaches readily, then moves away, approaches again Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Neutral-soft body, tail high, sits down, soft head turns, closed mouth, ears neutral, leans into and accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Soft, remains sitting, soft head turns, closed mouth, ears neutral, leans into handler, rests head on lap and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Engages in play with handler, soft and loose; Jumps up softly, does not escalate Arousal comments: Prior to starting jog, somewhat jumps up, softly then sits down Knock Knock Comments: Pulls hard toward door when assistant exits, turns and approaches handler, jumps up; No response to knock; Approaches assistant readily, soft and loose, soliciting attention Toy Toy comments: Grips and moves away; Engages in play with assess-a-hand; Grips and relinquishes, readily trades PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Anastasia was surrendered to the care center as a stray so her past behavior around dogs is unknown. 8/12-13: Anastasia appeared a bit conflicted when meeting a novel male dog, offering some play signals, bows and bounces but remains tense and grumbles a few times when the male dog runs away from her. 8/14: Anastasia was introduced to a novel female dog today. She greets the female with a tense posture and squared shoulders. Her leash is held due to her body language. The novel female walks away from Anastasia and they both explore the pens. Anastasia stiffens and her lips quiver when exchanging a face to face greet. FUN FACTS: Summary (1): Anastasia understands the cues for "sit" and "down." INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 9-Aug-2019 Summary: Friendly, accepted contact; Allowed all handling MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 10-Aug-2019 Summary: Affectionate; Allowed all handling ENERGY LEVEL: Anastasia has been observed to exhibit a medium level of energy during her interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that she be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for her energy. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 1 Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No young children (under 5) Recommendations comments: No young children (under 5): Due to Anastasia's overall anxiety and leash-pulling behavior, we feel it would be best for her to be placed in a stable home environment with no young children to ensure her success. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise safe and appropriate management when handling Anastasia, allowing her to acclimate and decompress at her own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist. Potential challenges: Anxiety Strength/leash pulling Potential challenges comments: Anxiety: Anastasia exhibits anxious behavior during her interactions in the care center, where she has been observed to pant, pace and exhibit some displacement behavior when uncomfortable. Please refer to the handout for Generalized Anxiety. Strength/leash pulling: Anastasia was observed to display leash pulling due to her strength. Please refer to the handout on Strength/leash pulling. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 20-Aug-2019 Progress Exam History: Intake 8/10/19: Stray, noted hypotrichosis, dermatitis, healing wounds on pinna. Started malaseb baths. 8/14: Demodex found on skin scrape. Gave bravecto. Today, 8/20: Noted vomiting, diarrhea, nasal discharge, Subjective: QARH, no coughing/sneezing. Diarrhea FS 6-7/7 and vomit noted in kennel. Objective: T: 101.4 P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. EENT: Eyes, ears clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Moderate mucoid discharge from nares. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses or foreign bodies. UG: female intact, no mammary gland tumors, no discharge INT: Hypotrichosis appears unchanged from previous exam. Wounds on pinnae unchanged, appear to be chronic. No ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -CIRDC -Vomiting/diarrhea (r/o dietary indiscretion vs gastroenteritis vs foreign body) -Hypotrichosis -Wounds on pinnae (chronic, no otitis noted) Prognosis: Fair, will likely need long term dermatologic care Plan: -Start metronidazole 15 mg/kg PO q12h x 5d until 8/25 -Start proviable 1 capsule PO q24h x 5d until 8/25 -Start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 14d until 9/3 -Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 14d until 9/3 -Start LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h x 3d until 8/22, first dose given -Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ q24h x 3d until 8/22, first dose given -Recheck day 7, re-start skin treatments when CIRDC resolves -Recommend dermatology consult with placement 14-Aug-2019 Vet Statement Demodex positive skin scrape 8/13 Bravecto 60 lb dose given PO today 13-Aug-2019 Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with ( DEMODEX) and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization. 13-Aug-2019 Skin scrape -- Positive for Demodex mange. 10-Aug-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2y Microchip noted on Intake? no History : found stray Subjective: BARH, good appetite, no elimination concerns Observed Behavior - allowed all handling, affectionate Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unremarkable adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no scar or tattoo noted, no leakage or discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, hair coat has a few areas of hypotrichosis, no scale, discharge or erythema noted. There are crusted scabbed wounds to the pinna bilat. Healing, no discharge. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: visually normal Assessment hypotrichosis dermatitis wound Prognosis: good Plan: skin scrape for tomorrow Malaseb baths q3d until 8/16 CTM ear wounds for proper healing SURGERY: Okay for surgery * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * If you would like to adopt a NYC ACC dog, and can get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process, you can contact the shelter directly. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) If you CANNOT get to the shelter in person and you want to FOSTER OR ADOPT a NYC ACC Dog, you can PRIVATE MESSAGE our Must Love Dogs page for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states. Shelter contact information: Phone number [phone] Email [email protected] Shelter Addresses: Brooklyn Shelter: 2336 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029 Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309 *** NEW NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *** Level 1 Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes. These dogs are not displaying concerning behaviors in shelter, and the owner surrender profile (where available) is positive. Level 2 Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience. They will have displayed behavior in the shelter (or have owner reported behavior) that requires some training, or is simply not suitable for an adopter with minimal experience. Level 3 Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters, and the ACC strongly suggest that the adopter have prior experience with the challenges described and/or an understanding of the challenge and how to manage it safely in a home environment. In many cases, a trainer will be needed to manage and work on the behaviors safely in a home environment.

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Alarm at rise in seizures of illegal veterinary drugs at UK bordersThis article is more than 4 months old

Hormones, steroids and antibiotics intended for use on dogs, horses, pigeons and farm animals intercepted by officials

Robyn Vinter

29 Apr 2021 

The government has been urged to open an investigation into illegal imports of veterinary drugs, after the number seized at the UK border increased dramatically last year.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate, the executive agency that regulates animal drugs, seized more than 40 different illegal medicines in the year to March 2021, compared with just one in 2019, one in 2018 and three in 2017.

Many of the packages were addressed to residential premises and came from as far afield as Australia, India, South Africa and Thailand. Some contained enough medicine for hundreds of doses.

It is an offence to import veterinary medicines without a licence in the UK and, while most of the medicines seized by border officials were not banned substances, many were prescription drugs that could provide a public health danger if not used responsibly.

Among the drugs seized were hormones, steroids and a number of different antibiotics intended for use on a wide range of animals, including dogs, horses, pigeons and food-producing animals.

Cóilín Nunan, scientific adviser to the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, a body made up of health and food organisations aiming to tackle antibiotic resistance, said it has been clear for years that illegal imports were happening but the true scale is still not known.

He said: “Illegal imports are a concern, particularly if this means that antibiotics are being imported and used without a veterinary prescription. It’s particularly irresponsible to be importing high-priority critically important antibiotics illegally, or to be importing drugs that are banned from all veterinary use in the UK.”

The numbers seized are extremely small in comparison with the total number of veterinary drugs prescribed in the UK, but as some were uncovered during routine “spot checks”, there is no way of knowing how many illegal medicines are slipping through border controls.

Nunan added: “If The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has evidence that illegal imports of veterinary drugs are increasing, they should launch an investigation to determine the scale of the problem and to find out why this is happening, and how it can be stopped.”

One of the packages seized in 2017 contained enrofloxacin, not itself used in human medicine, but a class of antibiotics listed as high-priority critically important in human medicine.

The antibiotic, which is part of the fluoroquinolone family, is licensed for use in poultry in the UK, but a voluntary ban has been in place across the industry since 2016, though it is still widely available in other parts of the world.

A package seized in June last year contained doxycycline, another antibiotic that vets are avoiding prescribing where possible, to help tackle antibiotic resistance.

The British Veterinary Association president, James Russell, said even one medicine brought into the UK illegally is “one too many”.

“These are the high-priority critically important antimicrobials. We as a veterinary profession are working so hard to move away from those, and to protect those for human health.

“Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat, and left unchecked could be one of the biggest threats to humanity by 2050. There’s a key role of veterinary surgeons, not just in the UK but everywhere, which is being the gatekeepers and the custodians of medicines, and we do that through responsible prescribing.”

Some drugs are more tightly restricted in food-producing animals to avoid them entering the human food chain. In some cases animals, for example milking cows, need to be taken out of the food chain while being treated – something that is usually tightly monitored by farmers and vets.

Defra denied there had been a rise in the amount of illegal veterinary medicines entering the UK and said the rise in seizures was down to a closer working relationship between the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and Border Force.

A Veterinary Medicines Directorate spokesperson said: “We work closely with the UK’s Border Force to ensure illegal veterinary medicines don’t enter the country. This includes briefing operational hubs across the UK to help them to better identify and seize illegal veterinary medicines at the border.

“It is this close working relationship that has led to a rise in the number of illegal veterinary medicines seized, and we continue to work hard alongside them to stamp out such criminal practices.”

Border Force said it was determined to crack down on illegal imports, and that officers were highly trained to detect smuggling.

It would not comment on the effectiveness of its spot checks or clarify how packages were inspected, citing security, but it said most checks were conducted according to risk levels or intelligence.

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I’ve been procrastinating giving you guys a #Ty update because honestly it’s not good news and I’m heartbroken that we haven’t been able to help him yet. We visited @ontvetcollege where Ty spent most of the day on Thursday. He had a skin scrape and an ultrasound. Both were normal. We decided to give him an ivermectin injection in case of a demodex outbreak. He was already on enrofloxacin, meloxicam and benedryl so we had ruled out allergies. Since then, Ty’s full body edema has only gotten worse. He’s clearly uncomfortable and not happy. It makes me want to sob. He doesn’t deserve this at all. I started him today on steroids which is our last course of action. I cannot morally let Ty continue to suffer while we try this and that, and unfortunately the reality of it is that we don’t have all the options we might have if Ty was a dog. I’ve booked another appointment with OVC for next week. If he shows no further improvement I will have him humanely euthanized. Until then, I’m going to spoil the hell out of him. Please think a good thought for Ty. He’s not an old hammy and really doesn’t deserve any of this. I just wish I could fix it and make it all better for him.

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Canine Brucellosis Other names: Contagious canine abortion Cause: Brucella canis Note: Dogs can also be infected with the Brucellosis of swine, Brucella suis, which I've already done a write-up on. Species: Dogs, humans (rare; dog breeders and veterinarians at highest risk. Average pet owners not considered at risk unless immune compromised) Note: Beagles most commonly infected in the USA. In the USA rates of infection highest in the rural South. Also seen in Mexico, Japan, China, Tunisia, and several countries in South America and Europe. Signs: Dogs -- May appear healthy or only have vague signs of illness, especially females. Abortion (typically at 6-8  weeks gestation, but may occur at any time in the pregnancy), followed by vaginal discharge for several weeks. If pups survive pregnancy, they may be born weak and die, be asymptomatic carriers and later develop disease, or be uninfected. Unilateral or bilateral scrotal swelling and epididymitis, testicular atrophy, scrotal dermatitis. Decreased semen quality (decreased motility, increased immature sperm cells, inflammatory cells; aspermia without inflammatory cells if bilateral testicular atrophy present). Necrosis of the prostate parenchyma and seminiferous tubules. Males may shed bacteria for years. Both sexes may show infertility, anterior uveitis, retinitis, lethargy, loss of libido, granulometous lesions in genitourinary organs, swollen lymph nodes, splenomegaly, premature aging, spinal pain, diskospondylitis, posterior weakness, and ataxia. Humans -- Rare and usually mild (undulant fever, headache, weakness, malaise, and lymph node enlargement). In severe cases, joints, bones, and heart valves may be affected. Signs usually develop 3-4 weeks after exposure, but can occur as soon as 1 week or as long as several months. Transmission: Dogs -- nose/oral contact with reproductive discharges from an infected female when she is in heat, after an abortion, or during birth. Can also be transmitted via semen or urine. Puppies can be infected in utero. Humans -- Via contact of birthing fluids, fetal membranes, aborted fetuses, or vaginal discharges with mucous membranes or skin wounds. There is also a risk of exposure through feces, urine, and nasal secretions, though it is lower. Note: Like other Brucella species, this organism can remain infectious for several months in ideal environmental conditions (high humidity, low temperature, out of direct sunlight), so contaminated dust/dirt, water, clothing, and other fomites also pose a risk. Diagnosis: Dogs -- Serologic testing (high rate of false positives, unlike with other Brucella species) including RSAT, ELISA, cell wall antigen test, soluble antigen test (most accurate and recommended), mercaptoethanol tube agglutination test. Culture of organism from blood, vaginal fluids, semen, urine, or lymph node aspirate. Diskospondylitis on radiographs can indicate Brucellosis but is not diagnostic. Humans -- Blood culture prior to antibiotic therapy. Current serologic tests for Brucella species do not detect B. canis Treatment: Dog - Short of euthanasia, no method of control is guaranteed to be effective. Owners have an ethical obligation to reduce the risk of transmitting infection to humans or other dogs; this means not breeding infected dogs or selling/rehoming infected dogs (including pups that may have been infected in utero), and limiting contact with infected dogs to as few people as possible. Treatment is expensive and outcome is uncertain as some dogs do not clear the infection even with treatment, especially males due to persistent prostatic infections. Treatment is NOT recommended for breeding dogs; if euthanasia is unacceptable, spay/neuter as part of treatment. No single antibiotic regimen has reliable results. Most successful is a combination of a tetracycline or doxycyxline and dihydrostreptomycin for 4 weeks. Enrofloxacin and gentamicin have been tried, with mixed results (close monitoring of renal function necessary with gentamicin). Patient should be retested monthly for at least 3 months after antibiotic treatment is completed until they test negative. Relapses common; in these cases retreat or euthanize. Confine and isolate infected dogs to prevent the spread of the disease. Prognosis is best with acute infections and worst with chronically infected males. Successfully treated dogs are fully susceptible to reinfection. Humans -- Typically doxycyxline and rifampin in combination for 6-8 weeks, but other protocols also used. Prevention: Dogs -- No vaccine available. Purchase only dogs from reputable breeders. Test all brood bitches before they come into heat. Frequently test all males used for breeding. Quarantine and test all new dogs, only introduce to pack or breeding kennel when animal has had two negative tests a month apart. Practice good sanitation of all kennels, yards, etc. and line with pea rocks or concrete to prevent contamination of mud and dirt. Dry contaminated hard surfaces and disinfect with bleach. Launder contaminated blankets or burn. Do not take infected dogs to areas where they may contact people or other dogs, such as dog parks, beaches, or working/hunting trials or dog shows. DO NOT BREED INFECTED DOGS! Humans -- Use gloves when assisting with whelping or cleaning up urine, feces, reproductive tissues, or disposing of aborted fetuses. Wear facemasks and eye protection when spraying out kennels to prevent aerosolized bacteria from contacting your mouth or eyes. Practice good hygiene. Launder contaminated clothing. Limit contact of infected dogs to as few people as possible, and do not allow them to lick or mouth people.  Do not sell or rehome infected dogs. Sources: Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, Vetbook (images), Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health, VCA, WebMD

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Enrofloxacin Market Insight :-

The global enrofloxacin market size is expected to witness potential gains in the future, and register a significant CAGR over the forecast period (2019 - 2027).

Market Overview

Enrofloxacin (ENR) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and a veterinary antibacterial agent. It is sold under the trade name Baytril by the Bayer Corporation. ENR is currently approved for treatment of individual pets and domestic animals in the U.S. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ENR is effective against a several gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, and E.coli. It is used for the treatment of infections of skin and soft tissue, urinary tract infections in dogs and cats, Chlamydophila felis infections in cats, and ulcerative colitis caused by Escherichia coli in dogs. Significant growth in the poultry sector is expected to have positive impact on the market growth of enrofloxacin over the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

Increasing use of ENR in treatment of infections caused by both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria is expected to boost the market growth. ENR is administered to cattle by subcutaneous injection and to pigs by intramuscular injection. It is administered orally to cattle, pigs, turkey, and chickens, for the treatment of infections of the respiratory and alimentary tract.

However, in rare instances, use of ENR in cats has been linked with retinal toxicity. The drug cannot be used in pets that are allergic to it. ENR is also associated with some side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. Moreover, effective in September 2005, enrofloxacin was withdrawn from use in the U.S. poultry farms. These factors are expected to hinder growth of the enrofloxacin market over the forecast period.

Increasing trend of adopting pets is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for market players to enhance their market share.    

Market Outlook

Asia Pacific is expected to hold dominant position in the enrofloxacin market over the forecast period. Factors such as growing population and high demand for poultry meat are expected to impact the market growth. Moreover, significant growth in the pet industry in China is also expected to contribute to the market growth in Asia Pacific. Restrictions on the use of ENR in the U.S. is expected to adversely affect growth of the market in North America.

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Daisy

Hello, my name is Daisy. My animal id is #57388. I am a desexed female brown dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 4 months 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/12/2019, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - too fearful.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Daisy is at risk for behavioral concerns. Daisy remains highly fearful in the care center and allows only minimal handling, observed on multiple occasions. We feel she would be best set up to succeed if placed with an experienced rescue partner who can allow her to acclimate and decompress at her own pace. There are no medical concerns for her at this time.

You may know me from such films as...

Kai 80884 & Daisy 57388 | Kai falls for Daisy

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Our Blooming Daisy in play group with senior Milky Way

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Daisy 57388 🌸🎾

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When Zoomies Hit And You Can´t Resist!

Feat. Milky Way

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Daisy sees her favorite person & spins like a top!

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Daisy <3

https://youtu.be/gRL8gT5qiCk

Daisy splish splashing!

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Love is in the air <3 Playtime!!! Daisy, Carey and Skippy https://youtu.be/0M0t0MKN7Zk

Let's get to know each other a bit more...

A volunteer writes: Sweet mama Daisy!! This girl's heart is so big - almost as big as that long tongue she wants to kiss you with! Daisy takes a while to warm up to new people and places, but once she does she is soooo affectionate and friendly! Everyone in the care center knows and loves her; when I take her out for a walk she has so much fun greeting and loving on all her human friends! When with other dogs, she may persistently solicit play, so our Behavior Department recommends that Daisy be placed in a home with tolerant resident dogs that are comfortable with her high energy play style. Daisy has so much spirit and so much love to give - will you be the special human she gets to share it with furever?!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 70.8 lbs

Vet Notes

Post Surgery Note

3/18/2019

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2yrs

Microchip noted on Intake? no

Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History: O/S

Subjective: Dog is Q/BARH

Observed Behavior - fearful (whale eyed, tail tucked, startles at loud noises), muzzled as precaution for exam, allows handling with minimal restraint

Evidence of Cruelty seen - no

Evidence of Trauma seen - no

Objective

T = NA

P = 150

R = 30

BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted

Oral Exam: Grade 1/4 dental dz

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: Female intact, mammary development, lactating

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, partial alopecia along dorsum, no associated erythema or dermatitis

CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Rectal: Externally normal

Assessment: Lactating (rule-out post partum vs pseudopregnancy), Alopecia

Prognosis:

Good

Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation

SURGERY:

Okay for surgery

3/26/2019

Progress exam-New CIRDC noted on rounds

History: Intake 3/18-lactating, alopecia

Subjective: BARH. Coughing and sneezing.

Objective :

P = wnl

R = wnl

BCS 4/9

EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic but coughing and sneezing

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs, pendulous teats

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, good haircoat with alopecia between shoulder blades

CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:

CIRDC

Alopecia between shoulder blades r/o allergies vs drug rxn vs other, not bothering her at this time

Plan:

Start baytril 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 4/9

Recheck at day 7

Move to iso

Prognosis: Good

4/2/2019

History

3/18: Intake, owner surrender. Diagnosed with alopecia, lactating

3/26: CIRDC, baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days (until 4/9), moved to iso

S: BARH, wags tail and comes to front of kennel, low growl once. No v/d noted.

O:

EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge and sniffling noted

H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort

ABD: No obvious distention

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, alopecia between shoulders dorsally, BCS 5/9

CNS: Mentation appropriate, no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:

CIRDC

Alopecia

Plan:

Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 4/9

Recheck day 10

4/5/2019

Hx:

3/18: Intake. Diagnosed with alopecia, lactating

3/26: CIRDC, baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days (until 4/9), moved to iso

SO: BARH, timid but attention seeking. No csvd. fair appetite and unremarkable elimination

EENT: Eyes clear, Ears clean, no noted discharge

H/L: eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort

ABD: No obvious distention

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, alopecia between shoulders dorsally

CNS: Mentation appropriate, no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:

CIRDC - resolved

Alopecia

Prog good

P:

Continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 4/9 - no need to redose after

4/11/2019

pre op exam

Estimated age:1.5 yr

Subjective:owner surrender

Observed Behavior - wary

Objective BARH mm pink

P = WNL

R = WNL

BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clipped, no nasal or ocular discharge noted

Oral Exam: clean adult dentition

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: developed, hyperplastic MG and teats, no MGT

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat

CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Rectal: not performed

Assessment

healthy

post partum 2-3 months ago

Prognosis:excellent

Plan:

OHE

SURGERY:

Okay for surgery

4/11/2019

Dog Spay

Was this dog in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra?

Ventral Midline Incision

Ovaries Ligated with: 0-PDS

Uterine Body Ligated with:0-PDS

Abdominal Closure: 0-PDS

Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline

Surgeon: 1204

Additional Comments: engorged dermal vessels

5/1/2019

History

3/18 OS intake, lactating and dorsal alopecia noted

3/26 CIRDC, enrofloxacin

4/5 CIRDC resolved

4/11 spayed

S/O: BARH, whale eyed and tense, but allows all slow handling

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted

Oral Exam: mm pink, CRT <2, mild tartar

H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: FS, spay site healed well, pendulous MGs, no MGTs palpated

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat, BCS 5/9

CNS: Mentation appropriate, no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: Apparently healthy

Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC

11/13/2019

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 2 years

Microchip noted on Intake? positive

History: return. Previously here 3/18/19-lactating

3/26-started on baytril for CIRDC (resolved 4/5)

4/11-spayed

Subjective: BARH.

Observed Behavior -tense, nervous, whale eyes, head flipping. Muzzled for exam. Expressed anal glands and urinated and was rolling. Limited exam.

Evidence of Cruelty seen - no

Evidence of Trauma seen - no

[kedreeva]

Hi I have a mouse question and you seem like the person to ask.

So one of my mice is sneezing and I'm worried it might be the beginning of a URI. She's eating and drinking normally, she's running on the wheel and is generally active, and when I listen to her breathing it sounds normal. I isolated her in a different cage in different bedding to see if it was an allergy to something I put in the larger cage, but she still hasn't stopped sneezing. Should I give it more time than just a couple of days if it's allergies? Or should it have cleared up by now?

The reason I ask is that there's a huge veterinarian shortage in my area and all the vets who see exotic or small animals are booked until March. I have an appointment, but I'm afraid she might get worse before then. Do you have any recommendations for how to keep her healthy until her appointment?

I know it's a lot to ask so if you don't know that's okay! I'm just worried and I don't have a lot of options right now.

Thank you so much

I don't know what bedding she's currently on, but if you haven't already, try getting some ground cob. It's usually very low dust.

As for a URI, it's usually mycoplasma, which can't really be killed off without antibiotics. The best is a combo of enrofloxacin and doxycycline, but while you can get the former online without a script, I'm not sure where you can get doxy without a script, so you might need to wait until the vet for this combo. However, in lieu of these, you can try tylosin (brand name tylan), as it's made to treat respiratory illness symptoms, particularly mycoplasma. It's commonly used to treat URIs in birds, but it can't cure it. It can alleviate symptoms, however, which may be good enough to get you to the vet. Unfortunately I can't offer dosing amount for mice, as I've only used it on fowl, and even that was a long time ago. Your vet MIGHT be willing to give dosing info to you over the phone or via email, but you might have to find it on your own and hope the internet is right while knowing it often isn't.

Your other option, and one I've used before to help with new arrivals that are coming off pine bedding they shouldn't have been on, is to give her some chocolate, just a little (a LITTLE) bit daily. Unlike with cats and dogs, the theobromine in it would need to be given at an extremely high dose before it would become toxic to mice because, like humans, rodent livers are great at filtering it out (that said I still wouldn't give it to mice regularly purely based on the sugar content, but this isn't a regular situation). Theobromine (as well as the minor amount of caffeine found in chocolate) is a mild bronchodilator; it's definitely not going to cure anything, it's not even a treatment really, but it's able to be used short term to help ease breathing problems in pet rodents. If you have to wait until March, it may help a little while you wait for real meds.

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Enrofloxacin Market : Get Facts About Business Strategies 2019–2027

The global enrofloxacin market size is expected to witness potential gains in the future, and register a significant CAGR over the forecast period (2019 – 2027).

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Market Overview

Enrofloxacin (ENR) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and a veterinary antibacterial agent. It is sold under the trade name Baytril by the Bayer Corporation. ENR is currently approved for treatment of individual pets and domestic animals in the U.S. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ENR is effective against a several gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, and E.coli. It is used for the treatment of infections of skin and soft tissue, urinary tract infections in dogs and cats, Chlamydophila felis infections in cats, and ulcerative colitis caused by Escherichia coli in dogs. Significant growth in the poultry sector is expected to have positive impact on the market growth of enrofloxacin over the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

Increasing use of ENR in treatment of infections caused by both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria is expected to boost the market growth. ENR is administered to cattle by subcutaneous injection and to pigs by intramuscular injection. It is administered orally to cattle, pigs, turkey, and chickens, for the treatment of infections of the respiratory and alimentary tract.

However, in rare instances, use of ENR in cats has been linked with retinal toxicity. The drug cannot be used in pets that are allergic to it. ENR is also associated with some side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. Moreover, effective in September 2005, enrofloxacin was withdrawn from use in the U.S. poultry farms. These factors are expected to hinder growth of the enrofloxacin market over the forecast period.

Increasing trend of adopting pets is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for market players to enhance their market share.

Market Outlook

Asia Pacific is expected to hold dominant position in the enrofloxacin market over the forecast period. Factors such as growing population and high demand for poultry meat are expected to impact the market growth. Moreover, significant growth in the pet industry in China is also expected to contribute to the market growth in Asia Pacific. Restrictions on the use of ENR in the U.S. is expected to adversely affect growth of the market in North America.

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Some of the major players operating in the global enrofloxacin market include, Bayer Corporation, KRKA d.d., Novo mesto, Pro Zoon, Chanelle Pharmaceuticals, VetMedic, and VM Pharma.

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Apparently, Children, and Click: gloria ID# 67948 @ Manhattan ACC Glorla is a cute Ittle grey mouse who loves to be in company. She is al wiggly at her door, leashed in no time and ready for treats and fun. A little sweetheart in need of TLC as her past might not have been a "piece of cake" 5 yrs old 45 lbs TO BE KILLED 8/22/19 ~ Gray beauty Gloria is still here! How could you resist those ears! ~ A $500 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Gloria. Meet Gloria! This fun loving, social gal is looking for her forever family! A volunteer writes: Gloria is a cute little grey mouse who loves to be in company. She is all wiggly at her door, leashed in no time and ready for treats and fun. She can jump really high for liver bits, and sit, too. This will make training quite easy. Gloria is an enthusiastic walker, but being quite small and light, a gentle lead will just do the trick for a pleasant stroll. I was told that she was a sweetheart, and a stop by a bench showed me that she was a perfect girlfriend! Gloria needs TLC as her past might not have been a "piece of cake". Your caring and loving hands are what Gloria has been waiting all her life for. Come and meet her soon at the Manhattan Care Center! MY MOVIE: Gloria wants to be your friend https://youtu.be/H_QK2n7K0M0 GLORIA, ID# 67948, 5 yrs old, 45 lbs (34.4 lbs at Intake), Manhattan Animal Care Center, Medium Mixed Breed Cross, Gray Female, Found Stray Shelter Assessment Rating: LEVEL 3 No children (under 13) Medical Behavior Rating: BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray Behavior toward strangers: finders report her as friendly Bite history: Yes - due to Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. During an adoption interaction Gloria became excited and began mouthing the adopter. She jumped up and bit the adopter's hand, resulting in broken skin. SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment: 6-Jul-2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Moderate Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: None Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social Call over: Approaches readily Sociability comments: Body soft, jumps up gently Handling Soft handling: Seeks contact Exuberant handling: Seeks contact Handling comments: Body soft, jumps up, leans in Arousal Jog: Follows (loose) Arousal comments: None Knock: Approaches (loose) Knock Comments: None Toy: No response Toy comments: None PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Due to arrival as a stray, Gloria's history around dogs is unknown. At the care center, Gloria was polite and calm when introduced to the helper dog. Most recently, she has appeared more tense and uncomfortable around other dogs. Future introductions and follow up around dogs may be best conducted outside of a shelter environment. 7/3: When introduced off leash to the male helper dog, Gloria greets politely. 7/7-10: Today, Gloria is tense and corners the other dogs. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Gloria so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. However, she is a young, enthusiastic, social dog who will need daily mental and physical activity to keep her engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct her energy and enthusiasm. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: 8/12: Charges the kennel growling, baring teeth, and snaps repeatedly when approach in kennel. Once out of kennel, grabs leash in mouth. 8/4 Gloria was observed to growl, lunge, and snap towards a handler when he was attempting to remove her from her kennel. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3 Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13) Recommendations comments: No children: Gloria takes treats extremely hard and bites down on fingers by accident. She also becomes overly mouthy when excited to the point that she broke a skin on a person's hand. For these reasons, we recommend an adult only home. Potential challenges: Social hyperarousal Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition Bite history (human) Potential challenges comments: Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition: Gloria takes treats extremely enthusiastically and bites down very hard on fingers by accident when getting fed by hand. Treats should be tossed on the ground instead. She has also become mouthy when excited and bitten down with hard pressure, breaking skin on one occasion. Please see handout on Mouthiness/poor bite inhibition. Social hyperarousal: Gloria becomes very excited around people, jumping up and mouthing them. She has at times used hard pressure when mouthing. Please see handout on Arousal. Bite history (human): Gloria becomes excited and mouthy during an adoption interaction, biting the adopter's hand and breaking skin. Please see handout on Bite History. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES 12-Aug-2019 Tech Exam As per Dr 1657, removed e-collar 12-Aug-2019 Progress Exam Hx: has had r fl lameness msi- nsf P) remove e collar 10-Aug-2019 Progress Exam SO P is R TL lame, licking at palmar surface between digits. MSKI -- R TL lame with toe touching; moderate erythema between the central paw pad and digits # #3&4 with a focal 1cm blanched region along the palmar surface. Small abrasion seen with mild discharge A lame -- R TL r/o trauma P sedated with butorphanol 0.8ml, dexdomitor 0.6ml IV. 2 view radiographs of the R TL cleaned, flushed wound with saline and dilute chlorhexidine. e collar placed to prevent further self-trauma Limited Walks sign placed Trazodone 200mg PO q12h x 3 days convenia 2.1ml SQ one t ime reversed with 0.4ml antisedan IM 10-Aug-2019 Tech Exam Per Dr. 1516: Sedated with Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/ml 0.6 mls IV and Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.8 mls IV Shot 2 view RF paw rads Placed e-collar 20 cm Placed "5 minute only walks" sign Administered Convenia 80 mg/ml 2.1 mls SQ Reversed with Antisedan 5 mg/ml 0.4 mls IM 9-Aug-2019 Progress Exam SO MSK -- R TL lame. erythematous paw pads, abrasion along the central paw pad . A paw pad abrasion P carprofen 75mg tablet -- 1 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 29-Jul-2019 Progress Exam SO Recheck CIRDC day 14. BAR in kennel. P is hard barking at kennel front EN -- eyes and nose are clear. no discharge. no sneezing. Appears eupneic. A CIRDC -- apparently resolved P ok to move out of ISO continue to monitor in shelter 23-Jul-2019 Progress Exam SO: CIRDC recheck BAR at front of kennel, barking mucoid nasal d/c present occasional cough during observation period A: CIRDC P: extend ab course additional 5 days then recheck Enrofloxacin 204mg 0.75 tablet sid x5d Doxycycline 100mg tab 1.75 tablets sid x5d 20-Jul-2019 Progress Exam Hx: has had CIRDC eent- mucoid nasal dc; eyes clear A) CIRDC P) URI signs continue 16-Jul-2019 Progress Exam SO Recheck CIRDC day 10 EN -- eyes are clear. serous nasal discharge A CIRDC P continue on current tx plan 10-Jul-2019 Progress Exam SO BAR in kennel. EN -- sneezing, sniffling and serous nasal discharge during rounds A CIRDC P doxycycline 100mg tablet -- give 1.75tablet PO q24h x 14 days enrofloxacin 204mg tablet -- give 0.75 tablet PO q24h x 14 days cerenia 16mg tablet -- give 1 tablet PO q24h x 4 days 7-Jul-2019 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake?No History : Stray Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - seeks attention; engaging Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P =120hr R =40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mild tartar; stage 1 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI based on apparent absence of OHE scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, multifocal area of alopecia CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment underweight areas of alopecia secondary to healing wounds (scars) and pressure points Prognosis: good Plan: intake procedures SURGERY: Okay for surgery *** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT *** HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.

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[poop4u]

Dog Ear Infection — What to Do

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Bosco was a cheerful Cocker Spaniel, quick with a lick and a wag. His mom, however, was not so cheerful and remarkably reluctant to smile. I was seeing Bosco for the first time, and his major issue was one many Cocker Spaniels face: chronic ear infections.

“All I want to know is how bad is his ear infection and can you cure it? I’ve been to four veterinarians over the past year and none of them have been successful. I’ll give you one chance, Dr. Ward,” she said.

“Well, I’ll do my very best to help Bosco. I know how much you care about him and I want to help him as much as …” Swifter than a cat strike, Mrs. Watkins sprung a hand in my face.

“Save me the pleasantries, doctor, and get to work.”

A common problem

Ear infections in dogs are one of the most common — and frustrating — conditions seen by veterinarians. Dog ears are particularly problematic because of:

their conformation (the “L” shape that traps moisture and heat)

skin allergies (don’t forget the ears are an extension of the skin)

foreign debris that becomes stuck

infections caused by bacteria, fungi and yeast.

Many dogs have a combination or most of these, making treatment a real challenge.

I carefully examined Bosco’s ear canals. Dogs with recurrent ear infections often have characteristic changes I describe as cobblestoning. Severe or chronic ear infections often cause the ear canal lining to become undulated with raised areas, similar to a cobblestone street. Bacteria and fungi are more likely to grow in these cracks and crevices, increasing the chances of reinfection. Other dogs will have long, tapering ear canals with a sharp bend or twist, preventing normal drying air flow, leading to high humidity. Some will have permanent scarring (or even holes) on their eardrum (tympanum). Bosco had all of these.

Dogs ears are extremely susceptible to infection due to many factors. Photography by: ©mrPliskin | Getty Images

In active ear infections, I typically see a thick, mucous covering that has an offensive odor. I can smell Pseudomonas by its unique “grape” scent as soon as I lift an ear flap. The fungus Malassezia whiffs an undeniable “wet, muddy dog that rolled in a garbage dumpster” and nasty gram-negative bacteria stench reminds me of “worst morning breath ever.” Bosco’s ears reeked of spoiled grape juice.

I took culture samples from Bosco’s ears to send to the lab to find out what specific organisms were responsible for his infection and what medications would be effective against them. I also saved samples for me to stain and examine microscopically. My preliminary findings could give me a head start on treatment while we waited for the culture and sensitivity results.

As expected, I saw abundant bacterial organisms. What concerned me most was the presence of gram-negative rods, an early indicator that Bosco may have a more serious, and often antibiotic- resistant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Treatment options

My plan was to thoroughly clean Bosco’s ears, disrupting and removing the bacterial biofilm, applying an antibiotic generally effective against Pseudomonas directly into the ear canal and prescribing an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and home ear-cleaning regimen. Before cleaning the ears, I administered a mild anesthetic to ease any discomfort. After double-checking to make sure his eardrums were intact, I flushed the ear canals with warm, sterile water and coated them with an antibiotic solution. I sent him home with instructions to fill up each ear canal twice daily with an antibiotic mixed in a Tris-EDTA ear wash solution and a low dose of prednisolone to help reduce inflammation and pain. Bosco seemed more comfortable based on his increased tail wagging as he left my clinic, and I told Mrs. Watkins I’d call as soon as the lab results were complete.

The culture results arrived and indicated a highly drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas was to blame. Luckily, the enrofloxacin I prescribed was one of the few antibiotics still effective. I updated Mrs. Watkins, and she reported that Bosco was better, but that “he was always better for a couple of days.” We scheduled a recheck in two weeks.

“I don’t know, and don’t care, what you did, but Bosco has been a different dog these past two-and-half weeks. Is he cured?”

That was a tough question. Most dogs with chronic ear infections require lifelong rechecks and ear cleaning. Many dog owners only seek veterinary help when things get out of control, leading to an infinite cycle of relapse-treatment- relapse. I recommended twice-monthly rechecks for the next three months, then monthly for another six. Periodically, we’d run bacterial cultures to identify any emerging infections before they became consequential.

“So, he’s not cured?”

“I’m afraid that’s a tall order for any dog suffering from a condition such as this. We can do our best to keep it …” Even over the phone, she could silence me.

“Keep it to yourself. As long as he feels this good, I’ll follow your advice. We’ll see you whenever you say.” And with that, a click. I gently hung up my phone, thrilled I made the most of my “one chance” with another pet patient.

Safe tips for clean ears

Keep an eye on your dog’s ears for any signs of infections. Regular cleaning needs only to be done if prescribed by your veterinarian, as over-cleaning can cause irritation and inflammation and even contribute to bacterial or fungal infections. If you do have to clean your dog’s ears, follow these tips:

Use only veterinary-approved and recommended ear-cleaning solutions. Different ear cleaning products may alter the ear canal’s pH, increasing the likelihood of infections. Do not use a cotton swab or other devices inside your dog’s ears. You may inadvertently injure the lining or cause swelling.

Warm the ear solution slightly by holding in your hands or pocket for a few minutes prior to instilling in the ear.

Most veterinary ear-cleaning solutions are designed to kill bacteria, yeast or fungi and to loosen waxy debris. Do not forcefully irrigate or “squirt” the liquid; you could accidentally damage the eardrum. Instill until the ear canal is filled, and either gently wipe out the excess solution or your dog will shake the remaining liquid out of the ear canal. Most ear-cleaning solutions include a drying agent and do not require you to dry out the ear canal with a cloth or paper towel. Drying the ear canal can actually damage or irritate the sensitive tissue or push debris and infection deeper into the ear canal.

Do not use homemade solutions, especially vinegar-and-water solutions. Unless you carefully balance the solution pH, you could damage the ear canal or worsen an existing infection.

About the author:

Dr. Ernie Ward is an internationally recognized veterinarian known for his innovations in general small-animal practice, long-term medication monitoring, special needs of senior dogs and cats, and pet obesity. He has authored three books and has been a frequent guest on numerous TV programs.

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