Pet Post Issue 58 - Salina Animal Shelter

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DOG Heartworm Disease….What is it? Heartworm is a condition in dogs caused by a certain type of parasite. These parasites are transmitted to your pet through mosquitoes. If you are living in an area where there are lots of mosquitoes during the night, it is very important that you seriously consider heartworm prevention measures for your dog. Heartworm is a very dangerous disease. It can kill your dog if you don’t do something about it. Even more disturbing is the fact that this disease is very prevalent in the US, more particularly in the West where there are large open fields. As everybody knows, mosquitoes are common in rural areas and in the countryside. The moment heartworm-transmitting mosquitoes bite your dog, the larvae will be transferred into its bloodstream. It will incubate there for several days. That’s the start of the disease. If left ignored, the parasites will eventually cause your pet a lot of harm. As such, it will need to be treated right away. Once the parasites find their way in the right ventricle, they will duplicate in number. Too many of them can cause an extreme hazard to the dog’s vital organs. As you know failure of the heart may mean failure of the whole system. This disease is called Heartworm because the parasites tend to invade the heart of dogs. The eggs are deposited into the blood stream and are transported into the rest of the body until they reach the heart. The initial symptom of heartworm is coughing. As the parasites find their way from the heart and into the lungs, it will cause a group of symptoms similar to a pulmonary disease like lung cancer. Hemoptysis and chest pain come along with it. In many North American regions April is the time of the year when veterinarians begin to check dogs (and cats) for exposure to heartworm organisms that may have occurred during previous mosquito season. If your pet was infected last mosquito season, evidence of the disease may be detectable then-though it really is dependent of the time in which your dog was infected. Like any other pathogenic situation, the earlier a diagnosis is made and treatment is begun, the better the chances your pet will recover properly. Give your veterinarian a call early this spring so that your dog (or cat) can be tested for heartworm disease. Current heartworm test are more accurate than what was available only a few years ago. Sources: www.petmd.com and WebMD Sec. 7-51. Proper confinement of cats and dogs in heat required. The owner of any female cat or dog shall, during the period that such animal is in heat, keep it securely confined and enclosed within a building except when out upon such person’s premises briefly for toilet purposes.
Happy Tails Pua ò fani A Person is the Best Thing that can happen to a Shelter Pet be that person! Pua ò fani Thanks to the wonderful people at the Salina Animal Shelter for finding me a good new home in California. My new name is Pua ò fani, which means “love one” in Hawaiian, ext name, Minnie. It was a long ride but it was worth it. My new mommie gives me lots of hugs, kisses, and loves me so much. I have the best care. My sister Kai’Lai and my brother the cat like me to. Thanks again for finding me such a good home. Pua ò fani (palonnie) John and Dann Tille London Two very special boys who are much loved! Above Left: “SCOOTER LOU” Above Right: “PETEY LEE” “At first I was embarrassed me, a cat living with a single guy. But when I watch him pick up something with his hands and eat it, I can’t help but love him.” “She snores more than I do, but I still love my human”. I never understood why my human won’t leave the house without a leash. I think he’s afraid of getting lost. But it’s OK, I kind of like showing him around! WISH LIST HE Laundry Soap Dryer Sheets Paper Towels Soft Cat Treats Canned Dog Food Bleach AAA & AA Batteries
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Page 7 and 8: MARILYN JOYCE COMER JOHNSON Stephan
Page 9 and 10: Individuals Cindi Baker Paula Newto
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