SPRING NEWS LETTER 2012 By Ronald C. Bowen DVM
Mar 29th, 2012 by Laura
Spring is a month early!
No doubt about, Spring is here. We’ve had 70 to 80 degree temperatures plus brisk southern winds which have blown in lots of pollen from the southern states. For those pets and people who have Spring allergies, itchy skin, itchy feet, sore ears and sneezing are symptoms of distress. Let me give you a few pointers to help your pet be more comfortable.
ALLERGY MANAGEMENT:
Generally, allergies are worse for our pets because the skin itself becomes itchy.
1. TREAT EARLY. Since healthy skin is a natural barrier to infection, continuous rubbing and scratching will scrape the skin resulting in secondary bacterial infection which causes even more itching.
2. EAR TOPICAL TREATMENT. For better control, use Neo-topical or Melatopical ointment two to three times weekly to skin and ears. This will reduce the amount ogf oral steroids needed because; the steroids are placed directly on the inflammed tissue.
3. INCREASE FATTY ACIDS. Allergy patients need extra fatty acids to fight skin inflammation. Fish oil capsules 1000 mg 1 for small and medium pets; 2 capsules for large pets. Olive oil, beef fat, coconut oil can also be used, 1 tsp/ 30 lbs.
4. NON STEROID. Anti itching
a. Benadryl 1mg/lb twice daily
b. Asperin 3mg/lb (not cats) 1-2xday with food.
5. STEROIDS. For 75% of allergy patients, oral steroids are necessary to control itching. A wise consideration is the Fastrack oral chewables. This supplies the extra vitamins, minerals and fatty acids needed to counteract nutritional depletion. If your pet is prone to skin infections, the Fastrack microbial will help lower the need for skin antibiotics.
EARLY SPRING MEANS EXTRA BUGS!
This year heartworm prevention will be more important than ever. Because of our mild winter, there will be a much higher population of mosquitos, fleas and ticks. If your pet has went through an insect season, a heartworm blood test is needed first. An oral preventative 1 X a month medication is given April 1st through December 31st. For those clients that are new our practice, we have 2 preventative heartworm medications that are half the cost of Heartgard:
Diro-ten 10 drops on a treat 1 x a month
Diro-flave 1/2 tsp honey flavored drops that go into
the mouth 1 x a month
Heartworm disease is on the increase. Make sure your friend is protected.For flea and tick protection we recommend the Vectra products for dogs; Revolution for cats. Vectra is one of the latest generation insectacides and is so easy to use. It even repels mosquitos! Revolution protects cats from fleas,ticks as well as worms, mites and even heartworm.
HOW LONG DO YOU WANT YOUR PET TO LIVE?
This is a profound question that is not usually asked early enough in life. As we all go down the trail of life, there is aging week by week, month after month. As our pet’s age, and we age, the absorption of nutrients from the intestine is reduced. Oddly enough we need more nutrients for body maintenence the older we get. It’s been said “you are what you eat” Actually,you are what you ABSORB.
Another issue of longevity is a strong immune system. Tumors, cancer, autoimmune disease (lupus) warts, chronic infections, and gum disease are manifestations of a weak or imbalanced immune system. EIGHTY PERCENT OF YOUR PET’S IMMUNE SYSTEM IS LOCATED IN THE INTESTINAL TRACT. A longevity fundamental is probiotic (friendly intestinal bacteria) supplements! This ensures optimum absorption of food and enhances the immune system. We recommend the Fastrack microbial powder. Most pets enjoy the taste. Yogurt is not satisfactory for most pets because dairy products are the leading cause of food allergies.
REFERRAL BONUS
Do you know of a pet that we could help to better health? I enjoy helping allergy cases in particular, because I have allergies, and they are a pain. Older pets who come to Oak Village live 2-3 years longer than average because of longevity supplements. Please pass this letter on to a concerned pet parent or give them our web address (ovahvet@sbcglobal.net)
Have a great spring and take advantage of some spring specials.
Sincerely,
Dr . Bowen
(the longevity vet)
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE COUPON SPECIALS!!
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