june-2014

Fight Against External ParasitesSummer time is when our pet animals aremore exposed to an attack of fleas and ticks.Both parasites are pretty disturbing for theanimal and you and they can infect animalsor make them develop allergies. These parasitescan usually be easily detected. However,when talking about fleas and some kindof ticks, it is necessary to make a meticulousexamination of the animal, especially on darkhaired pets or animals with thick coats.To control these ectoparasites, there is a largerange of products available, but there are animalsthat are more prone to infestation thanothers, especially if they have been exposedto these parasites where they live and theymay be extra sensitive to fleas, and or ticks.Sometimes just a single treatment of a productis not enough for the animal which meansyou may also need to apply a treatment overthe area to kill the parasites the animal is exposedto. A little dog living in an apartment,that goes out a couple of times a day alwayson urban environments, will not be as proneto infection as other animals living in semifreedomin the country. The treatment neededwill obviously not be the same.The dog living in a flat and with little exposureto parasites will probably only need the usualpipettes of anti-flea and tick treatment oncea month during the summer unless it hasdeveloped a flea saliva allergy or it is highlysensitive to ectoparasite bites. This situationchanges for a dog with high exposure toparasites from living in a rural area. In thiscase, an antiparasitic collar, combined withpipettes should be used, as well as sprayingthe animal and its environment. It should alsobe noted that treatment for intestinal wormsshould be given at the same time as the fleaand tick treatment as these parasites live andwork together. In the case of cats living bothinside and outside, pipettes with adultisidelarvasideand ovoside power against fleaswould be recommended as well as treatmentagainst malophagus, ear mites and gastrointestinalworms.Our experience is that the owner does not alwayschoose the best option for their pets.They sometimes get products that are toxicfor cats such as permetrina and almitraz, orthey use it in a wrong way. Although you canfind some antiparasitic collars in the supermarketsat 2€ and 3€, they obviously arenot as efficient as those found in specializedshops at 23€ or 24€ and they can cause problemssuch as allergies.If you care about your pets, we recommendconsulting your local vet, since they are theonly professionals who really can give youright information and prescribe or provide thebest products for your much loved animals.This year we may have a big problem withfleas and ticks as the winter was very mild,so treating your pet regularly with the bestproducts will prevent them from becoming infectedand will mean that they and you willnot be troubled by unwanted parasites.Clinica VeterinariaPuerto de Mazarrón.Tel 968 153 931Camposol Sector ATel 968 199 263In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comSunday April 13 th saw the amazing DaveRawson Comedy Hypnotist Show presentedby Helping Hands at the beautiful HotelPuerto Juan Montiel in Aguilas.Presented on the Terrace overlooking theplaya and marina, Dave began the show bygently coaxing some very nervous guests tovolunteer. From that moment the eveningwas set!Carried out very professionally and respectfully,the whole show drew howls of laughterfrom guests and hotel staff alike. Three mainvolunteers, Chris Vollmer, Debbie Cook(proprietor of Euphoria Beauty Salon, Esparragal)and Nikki Tieko, Vice Presidentof Helping Hands, took part in the show.Under hypnosis throughout the evening they“won the lottery, played in a band, spoke inKlingon tongue” and much much more. Ofcourse they remember absolutely nothing!Many tears of laughter were shed throughoutthe evening and it is expected that Davewill return much later in the year for a repeatperformance!Further information can be obtained by callingHelping Hands on 968 48 29 48.Page 22Costa Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement tSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com