Διροφιλαριωσης-το σκουληκι της καρδιας

Η νοσος της Διροφιλαριωσης με την ιατρικη ορολογια οφειλεται στο παρασιτο Dirofilaria Immitis που μεταδιδεται απο τα κουνουπια οταν αυτα μυζουν αιμα απο το σκυλο.Προσβαλλει πιο συχνα τα αρσενικα μεγαλοσωμα σκυλια διοτι συνηθως αυτα ζουν μεγαλυτερο διαστημα εκτος του σπιτιου.

ΔΗΛΗΤΗΡΙΑ VS ΑΝΤΙΔΟΤΑ

ΤΙ ΚΑΝΟΥΜΕ ΣΕ ΠΕΡΙΠΤΩΣΗ ΦΟΛΑΣ..

ΤΙ ΝΑ ΚΑΝΕΤΕ ΕΑΝ ΒΡΕΙΤΕ ΕΝΑ ΖΩΟ ΠΟΥ ΕΧΕΙ ΔΗΛΗΤΗΡΙΑΣΤΕΙ-Ιατρικές & Νομικές Ενέργειες

1.ΤΙ ΔΗΛΗΤΗΡΙΑ ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΠΟΙΟΥΝΤΑΙ ΣΥΧΝΟΤΕΡΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ :
Εντομοκτόνα, Βαρφαρίνη (ποντικοφάρμακο) και τριμμένα γυαλιά αναμεμειγμένα με γευστικότατο φαγητό κονσέρβα, λουκάνικα, ωμό κρέας. Τα τριμμένα γυαλιά συνήθως δίνονται μέσα σε κιμά. Τα δηλητήρια αυτά προκαλούν αφάνταστο πόνο στα ζώα. Για τα 2 πρώτα υπάρχουν αντίδοτα. Για τα τριμμένα γυαλιά όχι. Η στρυχνίνη δε περιλαμβάνεται διότι δε πωλείται (νόμιμα…) στην Ελλάδα.



2.ΠΩΣ ΘΑ ΚΑΤΑΛΑΒΕΤΕ ΕΑΝ ΕΝΑ ΖΩΟ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΔΗΛΗΤΗΡΙΑΣΜΕΝΟ. ΔΙΑΒΑΣΤΕ ΤΑ ΣΥΜΠΤΩΜΑΤΑ :
Οργανοφωσφορικά δηλητήρια (εντομοκτόνα σε υγρό ή σκόνη) : σιελόρροια, έντονη δακρύρροια, μύσις (σμίκρυνση) της κόρης του οφθαλμού, μυϊκά τινάγματα, ασθματική αναπνοή, τρέμουλο, σπασμοί, κώμα.

ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑ : Πηγαίνετε το ζώο σε κτηνίατρο το γρηγορότερο. Εν τούτοις για να δώσετε τη δυνατότητα στο ζώο να επιβιώσει θα πρέπει να μάθετε να δίνετε τις πρώτες βοήθειες.

Α) Προκαλέστε εμετό : Δώστε αλάτι ή σόδα φαγητού διαλυμένο σε χλιαρό νερό (30 – 60 cc διαλύματος). Μετά τον εμετό, ταμπλέτες ενεργού άνθρακα καθυστερούν την απορρόφηση του δηλητηρίου, αλλά αυτή τι στιγμή τις βρίσκουμε λίγο δύσκολα στην Ελλάδα.
ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ : Εάν το ζώο δείχνει σημάδια νευρικότητας όπως τρέμουλο, ζάλη, κατάρρευση, μη προσπαθήσετε να δώσετε εμετικό, μπορεί να προκληθεί πνευμονία εξ εισροφήσεως. Συνεχίστε με το επόμενο στάδιο.

Β) Κάνετε ένεση ατροπίνης (1 φιαλίδιο σε γάτα ή μικρόσωμο ζώο, 2 ή 3 φιαλίδια σε μεγαλόσωμο ζώο). Η ενδοφλέβια χορήγηση έχει τη γρηγορότερη απορρόφηση, η ενδομυϊκή απορροφάται πιο αργά και η υποδόρια ακόμα αργότερα.
Βαρφαρίνη (ποντικοφάρμακο) : Μερικές φορές δεν υπάρχουν συμπτώματα για 2 – 3 μέρες. Κατόπιν εμφανίζονται στο σώμα ή τα ούλα κηλίδες κόκκινες, μοβ ή σκούρες μπλε, σημάδι εσωτερικής αιμορραγίας. Τα ούλα θα είναι πολύ αναιμικά. Η Βαρφαρίνη καταστρέφει το μηχανισμό πήξεως του αίματος και έτσι το ζώο μπορεί να αιμορραγεί από τη μύτη, το στόμα, το πέος, το πρωκτό, όπως και εσωτερικά.

Feeling especially summeeeeer !!!

How important is the bed for a dog !

Because most dogs sleep an average of about 14 hours a day, it's important to get your canine a dog bed that will be comfortable and functional. Dogs like to have their own areas that are dedicated specially for them. They can also have health issues and be more aggressive if they are not achieving the proper amount of sleep each night.

When buying a dog bed, there are several things to consider. If you're buying bedding for a puppy, you have two options. You can buy a much larger one than the dog is as a puppy so that your dog will be able to grow into it. This is the most cost effective option but also has its downsides. First off, it will be too large for the puppy and might overwhelm him. Also, puppies are prone to having accidents and if you invest in a larger dog sleeping area and your puppy soils it, you will need to replace it anyway. Sometimes it's a good idea to buy a cheaper, smaller one and buy a nicer, larger and permanent one once your dog grows to its full size.

You'll likely want to buy dog bedding that has a washable cover. No matter how often you bathe your dog; there is always a dog smell present. Have a cover that is easily removed and washed can make your house smell much better. It's a great way to conveniently be able to be the cover at least once a week. With a non removable cover you'll want to be sure to spray it with a pet safe and neutralizing cleanser regularly to avoid smells.

Another positive aspect of a removable cover for your dog bedding is that you can change the cover as your style changes. Some people like their cover to match their current decor. If you change your decor, you will likely want to change the cover as well. If it's removable, that's not a problem. You might also move the bedding to a different location within your home from time to time. You'd want to be able to get a new cover to fit in with the style of the new room.

You'll also want to consider the way your dog likes to sleep when picking out bedding for him. Some dogs prefer to stretch out and would do better with a roomier area with plenty of space for them to take up. This is especially true of smaller dogs. Larger dogs tend to prefer to feel more enclosed, as it leads to feelings of safety. If you've noticed your dog usually sleeps curled into a ball or with its back up against something, you might consider one that is closer to your dog's actual size. Dogs that prefer to feel enclosed like this will usually like an area with higher sides as well as it'll help the dog to feel even safer and more enclosed. You can try out several beds before finding the prefect fit for your dog.

Got a new puppy and now whaaat???

After you decide you want to get a dog, and you are fully aware of the work and dedication needed to be spent, then has to know that to bring at home a puppy is just like carrying a human baby. And somehow worse, because the baby can put it in the crib and stay there. The puppy but wants to see, learn and do everything. To be fully prepared so that you may come, here is a list of basic steps to follow before you bring your four-legged baby in your house for protection and education
.1. Be ready and gathered all the necessary required, such as special food, food bowl, the collar and leash, the identity of the brush, etc.
2. Lock in a closet that have chemicals like household cleaners, antifreeze, insecticides, etc. so as not to find the puppy.
3. If you already have a pet and this is your second, first make sure you have the required space to not be together in the same room from the beginning, only after slowly get acquainted and get used to each other.
4. Pick what you like wires are in plain view at home, since dogs are accustomed to chew that cable get ahead.
5. Keep house doors locked. Not only but especially those in the closet, the laundry, closets, etc. The puppies like they burrow in the most unexpected places.
6. Put things like, drugs, needles, pins, threads, rubbers etc in high places so your puppy not to reach
.7. Show everyone the correct way to hold and put a few rules, for example, do not bother when one eats.8. Keep away from other animals to be completely familiar.Puppies are always nervous at the beginning and want their time to make friends with other animals

One by one until there are none-ADOPT A STRAY-

I am from Greece and one of the most important problems of my country is the stray dogs! Well it s so hard to walk and see all these dogs  looking at you with these sad eyes begging for some attention , dream to take place in your life in your home become a member of your family.

Don't be afraid to adopt a stray animal as a pet. With persistance and effort, they can be trained and brought back to health in no time.

HELLENIC SHEEP DOG-ΤΣΟΜΠΑΝΟΣΚΥΛΟ

DESCRIPTION

The Greek Sheepdog is a medium to large size dog, with solid body and great physical strength that is capable of escorting the flock and fight with the enemy maintaining the physical superiority. Its head is massive with muzzle-skull. The skull is normally curved, with obvious hyper eyebrow arches and wide nearly as far as its length. The muzzle and cheeks are wide and deep. It has a scissors or plane bite and are covered by fat and slightly loose lips. Their skin is thick and is covered by dense fur. Cropping the ears is not permitted and dogs without ears cannot be shown.

Happy new year TO ALL OUR LITTLE ANGELS ♥

ΝΟΜΟΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΖΩΑ 3170/2003

ΝΟΜΟΣ 3170/2003 Η ΚΑΚΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΖΩΟΥ ΑΛΛΑΖΕΙ ΑΠΟ ΠΛΗΜΜΕΛΗΜΑ ΣΕ ΚΑΚΟΥΡΓΗΜΑ 

Cold Weather Care

There are times when it's important for you to do special things for your dog. Dogs require very special care in cold weather. The air is cold, it's windy, water freezes, and salt is on the sidewalks to melt the snow. The air can get very dry and cause static electricity. This can make your dog's hair stand up and maybe give you a tiny shock.

Exercise your pet :)

  
Zizel and i in our first walk through the forest next to our new house !
I would like to talk about the physical training of a dog even a small breed like a maltese .Eercise is important for your dog in order to be healthy
Dogs need both physical and mental stimulation provided by their owners by daily exercise.

Well done Lufthansa :D

Less than a day after PETA released heartbreaking photos and posted an action alert on their Web site drawing attention to the plight of more than 50 dogs who were transported on a Lufthansa cargo plane from the U.S. to a notorious Charles River Laboratories animal testing facility in Scotland, Lufthansa has announced a new policy prohibiting the transport of dogs and cats to laboratories. It's a great first step and an important victory for cats and dogs. We're delighted that Lufthansa acted so speedily. But all animals suffer in laboratories, so PETA is currently in discussions with Lufthansa concerning additional measures that can be taken to protect animals of other species

Pure paws products

Best grooming products to keep your dog looking like a champion :)

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NERVOUS URINATING

My little Zizel urinates whenever she is excited especialy when men are petting  her !She started to do when she was 2 months old puppy and still now :( I searched a lot to find out whats wrong with her and why that happens only with males and not females or me 

True love !!!

Zizeeeeeeeeel ,LOVE YOU !!!

Γιατι πρέπει να περιποιουμαστε το σκύλο μας!!!

• ΓΙΑΤΙ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΚΑΝΩ ΜΠΑΝΙΟ ΤΟ ΣΚΥΛΟ ΜΟΥ;

1. Για την υγεία του δέρματος και του τριχώματος του.
2. Γιατί έτσι γίνεται πιο σωστός έλεγχος για εξωπαράσιτα (τσιμπούρια-ψύλλοι).
3. Για λόγους καθαριότητας και αισθητικής
4. Για να νιώθει και ο ίδιος πιο όμορφα, εξάλλου το εχει αναγκη απλά δε το ξέρει…!

• ΚΑΘΕ ΠΟΤΕ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΚΑΝΕΙ ΜΠΑΝΙΟ;

 Δεν υπάρχει συγκεκριμένη συχνότητα για το μπάνιο, όποτε θεωρούμε ότι μυρίζει ή ότι είναι βρώμικος. Για ένα σκύλο που ζει σε διαμέρισμα καλό θα ηταν περιπου κάθε 20-30 μερες, ενώ για τα σκυλιά που ζουν σε εξωτερικούς χώρους είναι μια φορα στους 2-3 μήνες περιπου.

Θερμοπληξία

Σε αντίθεση με τον άνθρωπο ,που έχει πόρους ,τα ζώα συντροφιάς (ο σκύλος και η γάτα) λαχανιάζουν για να δροσιστούν. Γι αυτόν τον λόγο ,όταν βάζουμε το σκύλο (ή τη γάτα)μας για οποιοδήποτε λόγο στο αυτοκίνητο πρέπει να γνωρίζουμε τα εξής:

Μηνας Μάιος Κολλαρο-Ταυτότητα-Μικροτσίπ για να μην χάσετε το ζώο σας

Πώς να μην χάσετε το ζώο σας

1.Να φοράτε πάντα ταυτότητα στο σκύλο ή τη γάτα σας,με το κινητό σας τηλέφωνο γραμμένο επάνω.Υπάρχουν βαρελάκια βιδωτά ( ανοιγουν) ,μέχρι και εγχάρακτες επιγραφές ( το συνιστουμε).
Αν την καταστρέφει ή τη χάνει,αγοράστε μια κοντή,να μην τη φτάνει με το στόμα του ή ράψτε το κατά μήκος του κολλάρου.Μπορείτε να γράψετε στο κολλάρο ,με μαρκαδόρο,το τηλέφωνο σας.

2.Βάλτε ηλεκτρονική ταυτότητα(microchip) στο ζώο σας και σιγουρέψτε ότι έχει καταχωρηθεί στη βάση δεδομένων του Κτηνιατρικού Συλλόγου.

3.Αν έχετε κήπο φροντίστε να κλέισετε τυχόν ανοίγματα ή τρύπες στο φράχτη και όποιο άλλο σημείο απ'όπου μπορεί να φύγει το ζώο,με συρματόπλεγμα.( ειδικη περιφραξη για γατες)

4.Στειρώστε τα ζώα σας.Τα αρσενικά -θυληκά,έχουν ανυπέρβλητες τάσεις φυγής για ζευγάρωμα .Οι ικανότητές τους κατα την αναπαραγωγική περίοδο στο σκάψιμο και στο σκαρφάλωμα είναι κάτι που δεν έχετε ξαναδεί!

5.Να έχετε πάντα δεμένο με λουρί το σκύλο σας στις βόλτες.Να μην τον αφήνετε να κάνει μόνο του βόλτα,αφήνωντας την αυλόπορτα ανοιχτή.

6.Όταν ταξιδεύετε με αυτοκίνητο να έχετε πάντα σε ειδικό κλουβί-υπάρχουν σε πολυκατάστημα νέα πρακτικά που μοιάζουν με σκηνές κάμπινγκ ή δένουμε το ζώο.Πολλά έχουν την τάση να πηδούν από το αυτοκίνητο!Όταν κανετε στάση,να τον κατεβάζετε πάντα με λουρί για βόλτα.

7.Πρωτοχρονιά & Ανάσταση,να έχετε τα ζώα σε ασφαλή χώρο,καθώς τα βαρελότα τα τρομάζουν και τα κάνουν να το βάζουν στα πόδια.
Αν ρίξετε μια ματιά στα αντίστοιχα site θα εκπλαγείτε από το πόσα ζώα χάθηκαν ,μόνο το Πάσχα!

8.Καλό θα ήταν να μην εμπιστεύεστε τα ζώα σας σε άλλους,όταν φεύγετε για διακοπές.Προσπαθήστε να επιλέξετε έμπειρο άτομο για να το φροντίζει,αν δεν μπορείτε να το πάρετε μαζί.( Υπαρχουν και γατονταντάδες πια)

Spaying and Neutering: It’s Not Just About Birth Control

By now most people are aware of the need to spay or neuter their pets in order to prevent unplanned litters that add to the pet overpopulation in so many places. But there are a number of reasons besides birth control that make it important that these procedures be performed, including, among other things, the health of the pet and the sanity of the owner.

At first the organs to be removed produce hormones that help puppies and kittens turn into adult dogs and cats. After that they only produce problems. Aside from the obvious benefit of preventing unwanted pregnancies, the reasons given for spaying and neutering fall into two categories – medical and behavioral. The medical problems come later, but the behavior problems usually start fairly soon.

Hereditary Dog Diseases

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=44215931

Good dog health is important to all dog owners. All pet owners want to ensure their dog has a happy and disease-free life. Dog health problems are either hereditary/congenital or acquired through injury or environmental conditions. This article is about inherited dog diseases and is intended to help you understand some of the common canine health disorders.

Full breed dogs

Pedigree dogs exposed-Always ask for health certificates from breeders!!! http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=44215931

Octopus in Looooveee

who said that the octopus cannot be in love ?

Zizel my little princess !!!

thats my little princess Zizel

but always pay attention to her mommy

Many times we have gooffy reactions

But she is definately the sweetest puppy :D

She looks sooo guilty sometimes ...

We go everywhere togheter

we seem to be the best friends

Zizel on her way to the new home

The cats we love

People adore cats like no other creature. It is no wonder as it is hard to resist the cuteness of a little fluffy creature that roll up on your knees and purrs from joy. Cats seldom beg for something unless it's time to have a dinner. Anyone who has ever had a cat knows how close the relations between people and cats may be. Cats are loving, playful, charming and cute companions.

Today, the domestic cat is second only to the dog in popularity as a house pet. No one knows exactly how many house cats there are in the United States, but researchers estimate that more than 30 million are owned as pets. There is no way to estimate the numbers of homeless cats that roam about freely as feral animals.

If you love cats and have one near you, you will like to spend time watching it and it will rare be troublesome to you. Cats have their own world that is closely bound up with ours, but it doesn't go round our world. Sharing your life with cat means to see the grace of its soul and body if only you know what to be looked for.

Watch your pat and its way to express emotions: it seems to you that the cat is asleep but its always ready to startle. Can you feel the sense of unanimity and trust which you cat suggests me you rubbing its head against your leg? How can one describe the look of a cat that displays its satisfaction after having a good dinner? Cats are animals with wonderful grace.



If you would like to become a cat's owner you should remember that you can never become its master. Cats can share their intimacy with you only if it considers that you deserve trust. You can neither buy cat's soul, nor impress it with things you have. But once you gained the confidence of a cat - it will prefer your company to any other in the world. What other relations can give us such a reliability, faithfulness and encouragement?

There are many reasons why we share our life with cats but all of them have something mutual. Love is that very thing which unites us: our love of animals, their grace, simplicity, sincerity, beauty, devotion, affection, spontaneity, playfulness. And their love of us, human beings, only cats knows the secret why do they love us.

I rescued a human today.

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.