GUINEA PIG - VITAMIN C

Guinea pigs do not produce their own vitamin C, but require a good amount need to be supplemented. some vegetables high in Vitamin C can be given on weekly basis.

vegetables high in vitamin C - peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, spinach, kale

vegetables low in vitamin C - beetroot, cucumber, lettuce, radish, sweet potato

OVARIAN CYST - DOG

Ovarian tumors can be categorized based on their cell origin. They are epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors and sex cord stromal cell tumors. There Only the follicular cysts cause clinical signs that are easily apparent. These cysts can produce enough estrogen to cause vulvar swelling and the blood tinged discharge seen when dogs are in heat. This may go on for a long time, since the dog is not really in a heat cycle. In most cases, there is not any desire to mate on the part of the female affected with this condition. Epithelial tumors and sex cord stromal tumors together account for 80-90% of all canine ovarian tumors.
Breeds like Boxers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, English Bulldogs are at increased risk for granulosa-theca cell tumors, a type of sex cord stromal cell tumor. Ovarian tumors are generally treated with ovariohysterectomy.

PARROT AND PIGEON

Birds resting on the wall.

DOG - POST -OPERATIVE

These dogs are ready to go back to their locality after sterilization and vaccination.

BUGDZE - RACOVERING FROM SKIN PROBLEM

this is Bugdze's latset photo and he is recovering well from skin problem. He is happy, healthy and hardy. Hair have grown back and no more itching.

CANINE DISTEMPER - SYMPTOMS

Distemper in dogs is caused by a virus and is most prevalent in the spring and fall months.
Vaccination against distemper in pups and dogs is the best defense.
symptoms -
Early signs and symptoms of dog distemper - fever, loss of appetite, eye inflammation, temperature above 103 degree F, depression, nasal discharge, Conjunctivitis.
symptoms when the intestinal tract is affected - vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy
symptoms when CDV affects the lungs and upper respiratory tract - coughing, sneezing, vomiting, green discharge from nostril, diarrhea, cough, labored breathing, fever
symptoms the brain and spinal cord are affected by virus - secondary bacterial infections, seizures, muscle incoordination, uncontrollable muscle twitch, hard pad disease,
depression, partial or incomplete paralysis, deterioration of mental abilities

DOG SNIFFING

a dog sniffing at my shoe.

DOG AFTER RECOVERY FROM SURGERY

these dogs are in recovery process after the surgery. its peaceful and are relaxed.

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As a child, Geeta (who goes by her first name) loved not only the cat she adopted, but also the dogs that her pet was afraid of. That affection for animals drew her to veterinary science and now she handles them throughout the day. “At the first meeting, a vet must win the animal’s confidence, so that it doesn’t get ferocious during routine check-up,” she says. Dr Geeta worked with an NGO’s animal hospital for a couple of years before setting up private practice recently. “At the hospital, I used to operate upon 15 patients a day, but you don’t feel the pressure of work if you love the work you do,” she says. When treating a pet, experience counts far more than hi-tech machinery and medical tests. As Dr Geeta says, “If it’s a human being, you can put them through CT scan, blood tests and ultrasound to be sure about the ailment, but few pet owners are willing to spend that kind of money on an animal. So, most of the times, we have to bank upon our experience for the diagnosis.”Keeping the animal calm is another concern. A vet first checks with the owner about the pet’s temperament and then proceeds to touch the animal. Even then, an aggressive animal may have to be muzzled and leashed before treatment begins. In case of a zoo or a large dairy operation, big animals are first driven into a small enclosure that gives them little room for causing injury to the vet, and only then does the doctor examine them. Since the curriculum in India does not cover animal psychology, a vet has to acquire the skill of soothing a fretful animal only through practice.Job opportunities are aplenty. In urban areas, opening a pet clinic is a good bet. One can also work in the dairy industry or research and development. Some vets even work in the sales and marketing department of pharmaceutical companies or pet food firms. “I have done BVSc and now I handle sales and promotion of products. A managerial role is not uncommon for a veterinary graduate,” says Dr Saurabh Shekhar, regional manager, sales and marketing, Mars India, a company that makes pet foods. A vet can be an Army officer, too. With 325 of them in the Remount Army Corps, around two dozen officers are recruited almost every year. “You can join directly as captain in the short service commission. After two years in service, you can write an exam for induction in the permanent service commission,” says Colonel Brijmohan Gupta (name changed), a vet in the Indian Army.If a life outside the cities appeals to you, the dairy industry or government health care centres could use your vet skills for their cattle. “I not only treat animals but also ensure their hygiene to minimise the transfer of disease from animals to humans,” says Dr Om Ahuja, a vet working with the National
Dairy Development Board in Bulandshahar. “Around 70 per cent of animal diseases are contagious, so we try to pre-empt the damage.” Ahuja, who has also got an MBA degree in agri-management, now wants to move to the corporate sector.Research and development is another avenue. Dr Sonia Sharma, who did her MVSc in veterinary pathology, joined Dr Reddy’s Labs and worked as an associate scientist, finding the cause and effect of animal diseases.With such a gamut of options, there is every reason to let the animal lover in you turn into a professional.
What's it about?A veterinarian, or a vet, is a physician/surgeon for animals and a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Most vets look after dogs, cats, or other domesticated animals, while some treat wild animals, too, like the big cats and other animals kept in a zoo
Clock work9 am: Open clinic9.30 am: Examine the pets, conduct check-ups and prescribe medicines11 am: Instruct assistants on pet grooming1 pm: Lunch 2 pm: Read medical journals if time permits4 pm: Resume seeing pets6 pm: Consult with pet owners7 pm: Wind up
The payoffIn the private sector, salaries start at Rs 20,000-25,000 per month, which will rise with experience, designation and performance. At a higher level, after about 10 years in the profession, you can earn Rs 1 lakh per month. The money is better in sales and marketing, but your performance speaks more than your knowledge does. As a manager, you can make as much as any other sales professional. In private practice, your income entirely depends upon your clientele. In a posh area, where pet clinics also double as grooming centres, a client could be willing to pay thousands for a 30-minute job
Skills. You must have deep affection for animals. It is only this that can make the animal feel comfortable. Be ready to work in rural settings, too. This could be necessary if you want to do research or work in a government set-up . You should be a great observer — your patients will not be able to communicate their problems to you. You need some persuasion skills to make a pet owner give detailed answers to all the questions you ask
How do I get there?You will have to finish BVSc & AH (Bachelor of veterinary science and animal husbandry), a five-year programme, from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India. For specialisation, go for MVSc in one of these areas — medicine, surgery, biochemistry, genetics and breeding, poultry science, biotechnology, pharmacology, physiology, immunology, etc. After MVSc, you can work in research or academics at centres of repute like the Indian Veterinary Research Institute or a state university
Institutes & urls. Bombay Veterinary Science College www.mafsu.in/bvc/bvccollege/bvc_main_page.html. College of Veterinary Sciences, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar www.hau.ernet.in/covs/covs.htm. Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur www.csauk.ac.in. College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Udgir, Maharashtra www.mafsu.in/udgir/udgri_main.html. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana www.gadvasu.in
Pros & cons. You have many avenues before you, besides private practice — government job, sales, NGO or research . The money is reasonably good from the start. You become a qualified doctor but may not get as much as respect as a doctor who treats human beings. A lot of the job options are in rural areas

PARROTS RESTING ON THE WALL

Parrots are resting on the sides of wall.  

WARTS IN THE MOUTH

his mouth is full of warts and the vet gave him lots of medication but no results. now i gave him one medicine supposed to be exact medicine for this. waiting for the results. hope all will be well.

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Kitty etiquettes- by Dr Geeta Sharma
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A well-behaved cat is simply a darling! Here are a few common behavioural problems and the ways to tackle them.
Toilet training…
Though it is not a common problem for a cat owner but in some cases it may be quite serious. Housebreaking means that cat always goes outside for urination or defecation or uses the litter box for this purpose. Feral cats defecate or urinate at the same places to mark their territory. These cats do not scratch dirt over their faeces or urine like domestic cats and leave the faecal matter exposed. Toms are prone to spay urine over objects within their territory, whenever they sense a female cats in estrous. These cats scatter the faecal material in the nearby areas of original deposits. This behaviour is used as a form of communication by cats. If a domestic cat goes outdoors to defecate or urinate, he may use this material to mark his territory and to make sexual communication. Tips to follow: (a) Litter box – Indoor cats, who do not have access to outside, should be provided with a litter box. It should be cleaned everyday as cats are clean in nature and they prefer clean areas for defecation and urination. It is recommended that a litter box should be available for each cat and boxes should be kept in the same place in a consistent manner. Boxes should be placed in those areas where cats can have their privacy. The area should be disinfected on a regular basis. Choose from different types of boxes and litter available in the market. b) Diet scheduling- Diet and timing for meals should be kept consistent as frequent change in diet will result in upset stomach. Sudden change from dry food to canned food will result in indigestion and the consistency of faecal matter. The diet should be changed gradually to avoid the drastic change in the timing of defecation. Fresh water should be available for your cat, specifically if she is on dry food. Discuss this with your veterinarian to develop a diet schedule for your cat. The bedlam… Another very common problems pet parents experience is the howling, meowing, crying or screeching of cats. The cat may cry even in the absence of pet parents and it sometimes becomes a nuisance for neighbours. Tips to follow: Crying behaviour is often a sign of frustration and is an attention seeking behaviour. In such cases, you may take your cat on a lap or pet your cat. It is a highly reinforcing situation for your cat and he may exhibit this behaviour quiet often. In such conditions, you should try to ignore your cat that is don’t look at him, touch him or talk to him. Heat periods … During estrous, the female cats may cry or wail all day and night. Likely the toms are equally obnoxious as he will spray urine all over the place to mark his scent. Tips to follow: Neutering will solve problem of crying and is also a good tool for birth control programme as so many unwanted kittens are born every year. (Dr Geeta Sharma is MVSc (Surgery and Radiology) and MBA. She has been acclaimed by the ‘Limca Book of Records 2008’ for being the youngest female veterinarian to do the ovariohysterectomy (spaying) in female dogs in shortest span of time. She got training from Australian society ‘Vets Beyond Borders’. She can be contacted at geetasharmavet@gmail.com .

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ADOPTED STRAY PUPS

They have been adopted by a family from the road side. This family lost their pedigree dog and then then adopted these traumatised pups. Its really a wonderful thing to take care of these abandoned pups. God is great to send the kind people like this family.

I AM LUCKY AND YOU?

i am enjoying winters. can you see my coat. i am the lucky one to have such loving owners.

PEAHEN LOOKING FOR THE FOOD

peacock in the jungle

A lovely, beautiful peacock roaming in the jungle.

LITTLE TURTLE GOT HURT

This little turtle got hurt and has a small wound over the back and is recovering now.

MAN-MONKEY RELATIONSHIP

This monkey wanted to share the food of this man. Though this man gave some food to it but monkey wanted some more. Lots of people were passing by and they halted for a moment to have a look at this scene. This man was busy and moved slightly away from the monkey but monkey followed him and frustrated this poor chap. Finally he gave some more food to monkey and finished his own quickly and went away. But monkey was sitting over there and waiting for some more food. Can you feel the close association between two creatures.

VOMITING IN DOG AND CAT

Vomiting is a very common problem in dogs and cats. There are many causes of vomiting. Primary or gastric causes of vomiting are those that are due to diseases of the stomach and upper intestinal tract. Secondary or non-gastric causes of vomiting are caused by diseases of other organs that cause an accumulation of toxic substances in the blood

The physical examination of the vomiting pet can also provide information to find out the possible cause. The presence of fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, anemia or abnormal masses in the abdomen will help the veterinarian make a more specific diagnosis. The mouth should be carefully examined as some foreign objects such as string can wind around the base of the tongue with the rest of the object extending into the stomach or small intestine.

There are numerous causes of vomiting like motion sickness, drugs, and gastrointestinal tract obstruction which can occur when a dog swallows a foreign object like a ball. Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract due to inflammatory bowel disease, parvovirus, and parasites frequently produces vomiting. Diseases of the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and other vital organs, and even overeating may cause vomiting as well.