KARIBU KENYA - UNON - the United Nations Office at Nairobi

in Karen (883029) and David Long, also in Karen (883294/0722-527910).
Blue Cross and Paws & Claws will also help pet owners who wish to export
their pets when they leave Kenya. KSPCA will also help you to find a new
home for pets, although they may require a donation to help offset costs.
Animal Health Tips
One of the most common diseases found in dogs in Kenya is tick fever,
through which dogs become weak, refuse to eat, and their gums become very
pale. Prompt veterinary treatment is very important as an infected dog can die
very quickly. Fleas and worms are also very common, and it is advisable to
wash your dogs at least once every two weeks and to deworm your pets every
three months.Washing also helps to control the ticks that give dogs tick fever.
Rabies
As most people have never seen an animal with rabies, it is good to be aware
of the symptoms. Rabies is found mostly in dogs in Kenya. There are two
types: the ‘dumb’ form and the ‘furious’. In the dumb form, the infected dog
grows quiet and often friendly, and it usually cannot shut its mouth. In the
furious form, the dog suffers from mood swings, growing quiet and then
turning aggressive and trying to bite. Once the symptoms show, death will
occur within a day or two. If you are unfortunate enough to be bitten by a
dog that you suspect may have rabies, wash the wound immediately using
some spirit or disinfectant and consult your doctor without delay (see
Chapter 7).
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