Month: September 2021

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That’s The Move! Movement And Mobility At Its Best

Walking, Running, jumping with joy, these words would aptly describe a happy, healthy dog who is full of energy. We may face a time when our dogs are not as enthusiastic about walks or jumping as they were before. This could be a hint towards joint related issues in cases where other signs of febrility are absent such as diarrhoea etc. what basically are joint related issues, how do they manifest, and what are the signs we could look out for? In today’s blog, we aim to target this issue of mobility-related problems, joint issues, and so on. Let us understand the basics. What is mobility, after all?

A Talk About Walk: What Is Mobility, What Are The Signs To Watch Out For?

Mobility term refers to the ability to move freely without any signs or evidence of discomfort. The signs of discomfort in cases of mobility issues vary from a wide range, starting from mild degree discomfort to severe mobility issues coupled with a severe level of discomfort. Mobility can be hampered due to ‘n’ a number of reasons, such as hip-related issues, joint inflammation/infections, immune mediated arthritis, fractures, dislocations, joint pain, trauma, etc.

Certain conditions are quite easy to diagnose, such as fractures, while some conditions, such as mild hip dysplasia may be overlooked due to the cryptic nature of the discomfort, as the only signs pet parents notice is that of altered gait style. However, the signs are still evident. Here are some of the signs which may help guide you regarding mobility issues:

1. Altered walking pattern:

As simple as this may sound, paying close attention to the walking style can act as an important key to determining the physical health status of your pet. Next time, when you take your dog on a walk, notice any particular change which is quite evident. Notice the way your dog walks, if they:

  • Limp while walking 
  • If limping, which leg 
  • If you notice your pet not placing one limb on the ground [due to any reason]
  • If your pet is not as enthusiastic about walking as they were before
  • If your pet is not able to or not willing to walk for a long time

These signs can hint towards mobility issues [ due to hip, bone, muscle, etc.]

2. Reluctance to climb up/down:

If your pet is reluctant to climb on sofas or beds as opposed to before, there is a chance your pet might be suffering from some joint/hip issue. Lameness is the term used for when the animal is seen as lame, doesn’t wish to walk, or is moving with difficulty. Lameness could be severe to very mild depending upon the severity of the disease and disease progression.

3. Muscle Atrophy:

if you notice muscle mass reducing or has been reduced in size on one of the thigh-region[mostly], that could be a hint towards muscle atrophy which is primarily due to disuse of that part (Disuse Atrophy). Atrophy essentially means a reduction in the size of cells or body parts, which is because of the non-use or disuse of that organ/part. What happens here is, due to pain/discomfort the animal is reluctant to use that affected part or the leg as a whole, which is why there is less use or disuse of that affected part, thereby leading to atrophy

4. Evident signs of Swelling/Pain:

Sometimes, the disease progresses rather quickly without giving you a longer time frame to analyse and work on. For instance, n cases of fractures or dislocations, there is swelling and pain instantly visible on and around the affected area, followed by altered walking patterns such as signs of limping and not bearing weight on that limb becoming very evident and frank.

But What Are The Reasons For Mobility Related Issues?

We can broadly classify this disease process as follows: 

  1. Joint- related issues [Arthritis]
  2. Due to Lifestyle and habits
  3. Due to Auto-immunity 
  4. Due to Trauma 

Let us look at these causes one by one.

1. Joint Related Issues [Arthritis]:

Joints are the structures that help align two bones and allow some degree of movement along the plane. The inflammation of the joint is termed arthritis. Joint Inflammation and degeneration can be caused by trauma, infection, Auto-immunity, ageing, etc. However, there are different types of arthritis such as:

  1. Osteoarthritis
  2. Immune- Mediated Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis is also called as Degenerative Joint disease which as the name suggests is due to the degeneration of the joints. This condition is characterized by the thinning of cartilage, the building up of synovial fluid within the joint or in some cases, diminished flow of synovial fluid causing the articular surfaces to rub against each other, and the formation of bony outgrowths or exostoses of the joint region. This leads to inflammation of the joint membrane, cartilage destruction and inflammation, thus triggering pain, lameness and so on.
  • Immune-Mediated Arthritis essentially refers to Rheumatoid arthritis. The term Auto Immunity means – ‘The body’s immune system starts reacting against self-[Auto] body cells’

The immune system of our body acts as a defence wall or fortress system against foreign particles such as bacteria, viruses dust particles etc. Immune System cells will attack such foreign particles, kill them and then expel them from the body. However, in this condition of rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system becomes a bit dysfunctional and starts misinterpreting and recognizing some of its own body protein for foreign protein. The body reacts to the antigen by producing antibodies that bind the antigen, and on binding, they end up forming Immune complexes called ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY COMPLEX, which in this condition gets deposited in the joints thereby triggering pain and mobility related issues.

2. Lifestyle And Habits:

A sedentary lifestyle does no good to an individual, may it be pet parents or pets themselves. Obesity is one of the major factors which can trigger a cascade of disease processes, one of which is hip-issues and mobility issues. Hip dysplasia is characterized by a loose joint followed by subsequent degenerative joint disease or otherwise termed osteoarthritis. Too harsh exercise, poor nutrition, and hereditary factors contribute to the occurrence of hip dysplasia. Due to some idiopathic or genetic factors too, this condition could be triggered in younger dogs who are still in the growing phase or are too young to be suffering from any joint-bone problems. Hip dysplasia is one of the commonly presented causative agents for reduced mobility. 

3. Trauma:

Direct trauma can lead to fractures, dislocation, lacerations, and bruises which can affect motility to a certain level, which is again manifested in the commonly observed signs and symptoms [refer above].

How Are These Conditions Diagnosed?

As we mention in most of our blogs, diagnoses are the key to successful treatment. If the causative agent is due to a motor car accident, we may look into fracture or bruises, etc., as the troublemaker. However, if, in the absence of trauma, your dogs/cats experience signs of pain, discomfort, lameness, and walking/climbing/jumping issues, the Veterinarian may shift their attention to figuring out who or what is the cause of all causes. Here are some of the tests which may be recommended by your vet.

  1. X-RAY – An X-Ray would be warranted to rule out fractures or any bone deformities. X-rays are highly efficient in imaging the bones and bony processes and thereby help us to figure out where exactly the fracture or the bone deformity lies. The bone deformities could be due to ageing or due to genetic factors [if they are young dogs] or due to nutritional deficiency [e.g., Rickets in puppies] An X-Ray can also help us figure out whether the issue lies at the joints and whether the joints are getting worn out/ due to immune mediated rheumatoid arthritis.
  2. Blood test – to rule out any infections which can affect the mobility of the dog. For instance, in rheumatoid arthritis, a special blood test to check out for “Rheumatoid Factor” can be done too. However, this factor is not that sensitive, as even dogs with no rheumatoid arthritis can have this factor shown up in the test.
  3. Synovial Fluid Test – Synovial Fluid is present in the joints of all animals, includinghumans.This fluid acts as a shock absorbent, which helps in the maintenance of proper movement and mobility of the joints, which of course, has a huge role to play as it also helps in locomotion. The synovial fluid is analysed and, if affected with inflammation [arthritis], will show characteristic typical changes. Cells involved in inflammation are present in large numbers, which is indicative of an inflammation process occurring within the joint capsule. The fluid is usually cloudy in appearance and is of a thinner consistency than normal in such cases of arthritis.
  4.  Biopsy of tissue and CT scans can also aid in diagnostics.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel: Roadway To Recovery.

Most of the health issues pertaining to mobility, joint-related problems are quite common in the middle-aged to elder group of dogs. Sometimes due to genetic factors coupled with poor habits and obesity, these diseases can eventually get triggered in younger group of dogs. It is essential to keep an eye out on any of the unnatural behaviour our pets may exhibit hinting towards joint-bone-related problems. When we catch diseases or disorders at an early stage, we can essentially improve the standard of living of our pets at the earliest and provide them with good medical facilities and treatment.  Let us discuss some of the medical treatment options:

  1. CHANGE OF HABITS AND LIFESTYLES: A minor change every day on a small-scale basis can help your pets in the long run. Lifestyle invariably is coupled or intertwined massively with diseases and disorders. What you can do is, opt for a good healthier lifestyle. If your pet has been diagnosed with, let’s say, hip dysplasia, for instance, your Vet may suggest you alter your dog’s feeding habits, and losing weight could ultimately prove to be helpful in the long term management of such disorders. No more puppy eyes and overfeeding!
  1. LIMITING UNWANTED STRESS ON JOINTS:Jumping, running excessively, and straining joints is totally not acceptable when in case your pet has joint related issues. Until recovery or until the major signs of joint pain and discomfort subsides, ensure that your pet has limited to no access to such sofas/beds/etc which may require them to jump/run/move too frequently in such a manner that it may put undue strain on the joints hampering their recovery process.
  1. JOINT SUPPLEMENTS: Joint supplements are one such important tool that provides necessary elements which help comfort, subside signs, and improve the standard of living extensively. These supplements usually contain Chondroitin Sulphate, Glucosamine hydrochloride, Omega-3 fatty acids Hyaluronic Acid, and such related contents, which are exclusively important for joint health.
  1. HOMEOPATHIC SUPPLEMENT: Me & My mobility Pet supplementation is very useful for pets showing symptoms of articular or muscular rheumatism with or without inflammatory and febrile complaints. Other symptoms like stiff neck, rheumatic pain in the shoulders, twitching, stiffness, pain in the joints, cracking of joints, etc., are also managed.

Mobility impacts the lifestyle of our furry paws tremendously. It is quite a challenge to aid our ailing pet. It is a matter of concern when our pets are not able to exhibit their normal behaviour because, this, mountain of mobility-issue is rendering not only our pets’ but also pet parents- immobile. However, there is always a brighter light at the end of the tunnel. With prompt diagnosis, prompt treatment or management, we can fight this battle easily. One thing which we often learn from these voiceless animals is that They never give up, nor do they ever cease to be happy. We, as pet parents should adopt this attitude of never-say-never and look at the brighter picture even in the darkest hour. Let us fight this mountain of mobility issues, and when your furry best friends are back on track, ensure that you celebrate with great joy and, of course, with walking an extra mile just to enjoy the sunset with movement and mobility at its best, because, THAT’S THE MOVE!

Homeopathic Solution for DOGS AND CATS

Me and My Mobility Pet supplementation is very useful for pets showing symptoms of articular or muscular rheumatism with or without inflammatory and febrile complaints. Other symptoms like stiff neck, rheumatic pain in the shoulders, shifting whitlow, twitching, cramps, stiffness, pain in the joints, cracking of joints, etc., are also improved with this supplement.

Dermisule homeopathic remedy for skin infection in dogs and cats

DERMISULE For All Kinds of Skin Issues in Pets:

DERMISULE for pets is the best remedy for dogs suffering from different skin conditions like eczema, allergies, rashes, lesions with hair loss, redness, dry, scaly, pus, or bloody discharge. Specific or general lesions or spots as in Mange disease can also be improved.
 
Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement for skin infection in pets

ME and MY SKIN AND COAT Homeopathic Supplement

Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement is a peerless medicine for our pet’s skin and coat. It helps reattain natural skin and coat after injuries, chaps, cracks, scaly eruptions, or any acute skin lesion in pets. It is highly recommended to treat hair fall for any reason.
Me & My IMMUNITY Pet Supplement for boosting immunity

ME and MY IMMUNITY Homeopathic Supplement

Me & My IMMUNITY Pet Supplement is a unique formula of valuable supplements for Dogs & Cats which help in maintaining and raising the IMMUNITY of your lovable pets. It is made for weak and old pets as it improves immunity, helps better utilization of food, and allay minor ailments or complaints of non-specific nature. It also gives strength to the body’s mechanism for fighting against germs of all kinds.
 

GOHEAL SPRAY FOR Injury, FMD, and Burns 

GOHEAL SPRAY is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for external use only to treat animal wounds caused due to any injury, FMD, burns, etc. It can also be used for mouth ulcers and cuts or burns on sensitive parts of the body. GOHEAL SPRAY works very fast to stop bleeding and start healing immediately.
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Get, Set, Digest!

A short comprehensive guide on Digestive troubles, FAQs, fun facts, and more.

“Food, the source of life,

Which gives our body the powerful might!

Well balanced food, which is also light

If tasty, is hearts’ greatest delight!”

 

We love our food, right from tasty home-cooked meals to urban street side food, we really love indulging in delicious, mouth-watering, yummy, scrumptious food. Our furry best friends are no exception to this. No two furry paws are the same. Some like chicken rice, some prefer packaged dog food, while some are quite stringent about their food habits.So, yes it depends entirely on the individuality of different pets, what they prefer or like and what they dislike in particular. In today’s blog, we are going to discover some of the common ailments or disorders pertaining to the digestive system which essentially is one of the most crucial systems inside our bodies. This system helps to digest the yummy food our pets relish. But what could possibly go wrong? Technically speaking, there are quite a number of diseases as well as disorders [derangements] that can affect the integrity of this system. Let’s start at the very beginning, lets understand the nitty-gritties and find the solution for all the ‘what ifs’ and ‘what not’ questions. Let’s GET, SET, DIGEST!

What Is The Digestive System?

Small cells make up a tissue and many tissues make up an organ, these organs go on to form systems or otherwise termed organ systems, which are specialised to function in a certain manner. The digestive system is one such organ system that is involved in the process of digestion, which essentially is at the crux of the living body. Digestion helps to supply the body with essential nutrients required for its optimal functioning. The digestive process provides us with essential minerals, energy, protein in the form of amino acids, etc. also, this system is involved in providing essential supplements to the body via the digestion-assimilation process for processes such as healing, repair etc. this system begins at the mouth or oral cavity and ends at the recto-anal region. This system functions in 4 phases:

Phase 1: Ingestion

This phase involves the intake of food via the mouth [with the harmony of teeth and tongue]. Through this process, the food is broken down into small morsels such that it becomes comparatively easier to swallow and digest. It is interesting to note that, dogs, too, have taste buds that help them to notice and differentiate between various types of foodstuffs.

Fun Fact: Dogs have about 1/6th of power or sense of taste. We humans have roughly 9,000 taste buds, whereas dogs, on the other hand, have only around 1,700! 

Also, did you know taste buds have a whole different role to play other than enjoyment? Yes, taste buds are so evolved that they can help or aid in differentiating between potentially harmful, dangerous, and poisonous foodstuffs. Dogs are blessed with a strong sense of smell which also plays an important role in acquiring foodstuffs. Food or food product which does not smell good, or in other words smells suspiciously bad, could possibly help your pets in figuring out whether or not these food items are palatable in nature and are safe to eat.

WHAT COULD GO WRONG IN INGESTION:

Saliva plays an important role in the mixing of food as well. Improper chewing of food due to: too rapid eating, bone-gums problems, or gulping food quickly can contribute to indigestion. Eating rapidly can lead to problems such as bloating, upset stomach, or indigestion. Over-eating is also a major problem that can lead us to another set of problems such as vomiting, diarrhoea coupled with indigestion.

However, these conditions are rather mild and can be controlled easily.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Ensure that you give small meals
  • If your pet has a problem eating quickly, give them small meals but at regular intervals.
  • Ensure you give well cooked meals [if you have raised your pets on home-cooked food]. Avoid giving raw food
  • Ensure that the rice morsels are not clumped such that your pet may not end up gulping small rice balls as a whole.

Very rarely, or let’s just say, on a case-to-case basis, too rapid eating or gulping of bones can potentially end up choking your pet. These bone(s) may get lodged in the oesophagus, which is a passage canal that helps to transport the food from the mouth to the stomach for the next step, which is the process of digestion.

Phase II: Digestion

Here comes the home-run! The defining or the most important process in the entire event of digestion. Yes, digestion itself! This is the most crucial aspect of the entire process, as it is the main functional unit or the engine which drives the train compartments. Digestion as a process occurs exclusively in the stomach, while some part of the small intestine aids in this process by providing various enzymes for digestion. There is a perfect balance between various enzymes that digests different types of feed stuff.

For instance, carbohydrates are digested by the enzyme amylases, the proteases digest the protein component whereas the lipases are involved in the lipid [fats] digestion process.

What Could Go Wrong In Digestion?

  1. In the world of medicine, these two twin brothers of pathogenicity, i.e., Bacteria and Viruses, are the kings of infections. Obviously, the lesser-known brother, i.e., fungi sometimes have a role to play but generally for the digestive system, the credit goes solely to Bacteria and Viruses.,

Viruses such as Parvovirus, Adenovirus, etc. have a huge role in contributing to GIT upsets. While we all know the power parvovirus possesses. This virus particularly affects the younger puppies who are not vaccinated and/or have very weak immunity and attract this infection when in close proximity to the affected puppy or carrier animal. Bacteria, on the other hand, have a different route of action. It is important to note that our gut or the intestines are already lined up by useful or friendly bacterial colonies when these Bacteria are disturbed, due to any reason, the disease causes bacteria to end up getting a chance to attack and colonise, thus creating systemic diseases.

  1. Malabsorption: Malabsorption is again a broader term as absorption process can be hampered by many reasons. Some of the Reasons include:
  • Chronic Pancreatitis [Inflammation of the pancreas]
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Food Allergies
  • Prolonged use of antibiotics
  • Rapid Bowel movements
  • Trauma and other causes: In cases of ingestion of foreign body such as toys, clips, bow-ties, nails, battery etc there is a higher risk of trauma [in case of metallic objects or objects with sharp edges]. Some of the foreign bodies end up passing through the digestive system rather quickly not creating a ruckus or leaving the system without harming any parts. Some of the foreign bodies may not be as kind enough. The classical signs of foreign body ingestion and/or obstruction includes:
  • A missing object from home
  • Vomiting frequently
  • Listless and dullness
  • Refusing to eat

It is important to note that, in case you suspect foreign body ingestion it is best to take your pet to the vet immediately to get diagnostic procedures such as USG, Xray etc. done to locate and plan further steps of action..

  1. Liver and its crucial role: The major organ or rather the largest organ of the body- The liver is very important in the digestion process at the site of the small intestine- i.e., the duodenum. The bile which is produced in the liver is stored in the gall bladder which is released time-to-time depending upon the digestion process. The liver also functions as a detoxifying machine that helps to detoxify various chemicals or harmful substances or drugs [medicines] so that our body is relatively unharmed from the potential threat of ingesting harmful items.
  1. Intestinal malfunctions:Although not involved in the digestive process, the intestine by and large stays at the core of the immunity and absorption process. Intestines are blessed with certain micro-structures called the villi or villus which aid in the absorption of food items previously digested with the help of the stomach. Intestines also have a storehouse of lymphatic tissues [GALT: Gut associated lymphoid tissue] which helps us to build immunity and stay healthy. The stronger your gut health, the stronger you are! However certain issues can arise in this vital organ as well:
  • Infections extending from the stomach: It is commonly termed Gastro-enteritis which is suggestive of the fact that both the gastric [stomach] as well as the enteron [intestines] are closely intertwined micro-systems
  • Rapid bowel movements:Due to certain health conditions, such as infections, or due to dietary reasons [e.g., Feeding milk to a lactose intolerant dog] there is rapid movement or peristalsis of the intestines which causes malabsorption as well as diarrhoea. Other conditions such as Inflammatory bowel syndrome, Lymphoma can trigger rapid bowel movements thus contributing to diarrhoea.
  • Infections affecting the intestinal cells: As mentioned before, parvo virus, one of the most notorious viruses replicated in the crypts or intestinal cells, thereby causing sloughing of membranes, bleeding and bloody-diarrhoea. 
  • Too slow movements of the bowel: With diet less rich in fibres is a major contributor to slow peristalsis or slow movement of the intestines which causes a condition commonly known as constipation. This derangement can end up triggering a multiverse of other health conditions.

How Are These Conditions Diagnosed?

Usually, pets do not exhibit any rapid or sudden changes [of course some exceptions are there] it usually illuminates in the form of vague symptoms such as refusal to eat food, which we may overlook upon considering our pets’ to be ‘moody’ or ‘picky eater’. Our pets do have some form of natural immunity which may be due to prior immunisation or which helps to resist or rather fight the infection in the sapling stages. However, when a certain threshold is crossed, there are evident signs and symptoms which we may observe. Let us understand how we diagnose these conditions on the basis of diagnostic aids and history taking.

1. Vet’s Visit: The Historic Evidence & Clues To Diagnosis

The most important aspect of diagnosing a case is via the process of history taking. Your veterinarian may ask you certain questions based on the symptoms and signs you may have noticed. For instance-

  • What signs are being exhibited by your pet?
  • Is your dog/cat vomiting, if so, how frequently?
  • Does your pet have episodes of diarrhoea? If so, how frequently? What is the colour/ consistency and nature of the faeces?
  • Does your pet pass stool or faeces on a daily-regular basis?
  • Doe s your pet exhibit signs of straining while passing faeces?
  • Is your dog constipated?
  • If vomiting, what is the colour/content of the vomitus?

These are just a few sample questions that may be asked of you on your visit to the vet. This helps the doctor to establish a firm solid base as the foundation on which the building of diagnosis and the roof of treatment can be safely and aptly placed.

2. Diagnostic Aids To The Rescue.

In modern times, we are blessed with scientific techniques and machinery which help the vet diagnose the pet further. For example, in cases of foreign body engulfment, the vet may suggest an x-ray and/or USG to help locate the foreign body inside the alimentarycanal. Now, with the help of other tools such as laparoscopy, etc., foreign bodies can safely belocated as well as removed from the patient’s body.The use of a particular diagnostic aid depends upon the type of problems your pet may be facing. In case your pet has a history of chronic diarrhoea your vet may suggest a faecalsample test (for worms/eggs/parasitic infections/ protozoal infections), or in case of vomiting and diarrhoea consistently, a blood test along with liver function tests and kidneyfunction tests may be warranted. These tools are comparable to the roots, which helpstrengthen the base of diagnosis.

Treatment: The Happy Way Out.

The most beautiful feeling is seeing our sick furry friend dancing and gleaming with joy postrecovery. This recovery period varies from a time span a few days to a week. Some minorissues such as food allergies can resolve spontaneously on the grounds of withdrawal ofallergenic food items. The treatment protocol is based majorly on the diagnosis. If the digestiveupset was due to worm-load, the treatment is rather simple (deworming drugs, etc.) On the other hand, if parvovirus infection is established as the causative factor, the treatment involves a cascade of drugs, including antibiotics, anti-nausea, anti-diarrhoeal drugs coupled with Fluid Therapy such as Ringer’s lactate, etc. which is also called saline in common terms.

It is interesting to note that these infections are easily overcome with the help of good immunity and strong gut health. Digestive troubles are quite common given that our pets may not be so nice on Santa’s list and may end up eating something not-so-good for their health, may have comparatively weaker immunity, or may accidentally come in contact with a sick / carrier pet. However, there is a need to emphasize the fact that immunity is the key to success. Diseases may appear to be big bold, and dangerous, but our immunity possesses the natural power to be bigger, bolder and more powerful. This immunity needs a gentle push from our side as well, in the form of –

-Building immunity

-Promoting good gut health

Me and My digestion is one such supplement that, along with the conventional treatmenttherapy provides a push to boost gut health and promote better recovery. Me & MyDIGESTION Pet Supplement is a unique formula of valuable supplements for Dogs & Cats which helps maintain the gut health of your lovable pets. It thus maintains the pH of the gut during gastric disturbances like biliary obstruction, vomitions, dyspepsia, food poisoning, or any ailments to protect your pet’s health.

Gut health is primarily very important in helping our pets to fight the gastro-relatedinfections. Good food, well balanced diet, proper timely deworming, proper diagnosis and treatment along with care and proper management of gut health is very crucial to help our pets walk the dangerous path of diseases rather easily and safely. Me and my Digestion is one such supplement that helps boost and promote good gut health and, along with conventional therapy, is a golden key to recovery.

So, let’s, GET, SET, DIGEST!!

Homeopathic Solution For Dogs and Cats

Me & My DIGESTION Pet Supplement is a unique formula of valuable supplements for Dogs & Cats which help maintain the gut health of your lovable pets. It thus maintains the pH of the gut during gastric disturbances like biliary obstruction, vomitions, dyspepsia, food poisoning or any other and protects your pet’s health.

 INFLASULE FOR EYE INFECTION IN PETS
INFLASULE for pets is an excellent remedy in treating inflammation of joints, lameness, shifting pain due to swelling of joints (LYME DISEASE) associated with fever and anorexia, inflamed eyes of any reason or pain in the joints as in the case of arthritis.
 
Dermisule homeopathic remedy for skin infection in dogs and cats

DERMISULE For All Kinds of Skin Issues in Pets:

DERMISULE for pets is the best remedy for dogs suffering from different skin conditions like eczema, allergies, rashes, lesions with hair loss, redness, dry, scaly, pus, or bloody discharge. Specific or general lesions or spots as in Mange disease can also be improved.
 
Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement for skin infection in pets

ME and MY SKIN AND COAT Homeopathic Supplement

Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement is a peerless medicine for our pet’s skin and coat. It helps reattain natural skin and coat after injuries, chaps, cracks, scaly eruptions, or any acute skin lesion in pets. It is highly recommended to treat hair fall for any reason.
 

Stressza Homeopathic medicine for stress & anxiety in dogs and cats

 

STRESSZA FOR PETS STRESS AND ANXIETY

STRESSZA for pets is an excellent remedy for treating Anxiety, Stress, and Canine Distemper. When your fur baby is unanimously scratching, barking, hiding behind, feeling anxious, eating nothing, even sometimes behaving wild or attacking unknowingly, etc. these all symptoms may be due to Anxiety and Stress or due to various causes of Canine Distemper. We have the best solution to all your problems, We have STRESSZA is a unique homeopathic veterinary formulation to relieve stress in pets.

Stressza for pets works for Stress due to Traveling, Crackers in Festive Season, Fighting with stray dogs, Home alone, Visiting Hospital for Vaccination, etc.

ME & MY VITALITY SUPPLEMENT FOR STRESS & ANXIETY

This is a unique supplement for pets experiencing extreme lassitude (inactiveness), depression, nervousness, irritability, hysterical behavior, night terror, insomnia, and other related symptoms.
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How to Prevent Ticks on Dogs? Me & My Ticks And Flea Shampoo Ticks And Fleas Will Flea Away

Pets! The most inquisitive creatures. They are known to be explorative, fun, really curious, and full of life! They are really curious to learn more, explore more, and understand more. In fact, due to their inquisitive nature, they tend to wander off to grassy areas or areas that we would essentially avoid – such as high grasslands, bushes, or mud & puddles. Dogs have been given the gift of being good sniffers, and so due to their inborn qualities, they tend to explore more. It’s a common behavioural aspect that dogs tend to relieve their bladder or poop in areas that have more grass or bushes. While the grass-bush areas may be good for natural processes, it is definitely a storehouse for ticks and fleas. Wait what? Yes, these ticks and fleas stay on rocks, crevices, cracks, and yes, on and near grass-bush areas. And that is the reason why we observe ticks and fleas on the body of our dogs. These ticks are small and usually attach to the body of dogs when we take them out for a daily walk. Also, most frequently, our veterinarians tend to ask us this one particular question when our pets fall sick: “did you see ticks on your pets’ bodies?”.

Well, what are these ticks exactly? How do they look? What harm do they cause? Why and how are they related to my pet falling sick? If you have ever wondered about ticks and their harmful effects, this is the right blog for you. Through this blog, let us uncover some interesting facts about ticks, their harmful effects and how we can prevent them from harming our pets while protecting them against the same.

The Terror Of Ticks

Ticks are ectoparasitic in nature, which harms a wide range of animals. Ectoparasite means Ecto: outside Parasite: harmful organism. A parasite is an organism that lives on the body or in the skin, but they are generally not found within the body. Fleas and lice are some examples of ectoparasites, along with ticks and mites. An infestation with an ectoparasite is called an ectoparasite. Ticks are small, blood-sucking bugs that feed on the blood of the host. They attach to the skin of the host organism and derive nutrition from the host. Ticks are very harmful to dogs as they transmit harmful infections and diseases. Let us look into the diseases caused by ticks:

Ticks And Diseases

Ticks, as mentioned before, are blood-sucking and disease-transmitting bugs. In fact, there are several diseases that can be transmitted to your pet via a tick bite. Some of the most common tick-borne diseases are Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and tick paralysis. Let us have a look at some diseases caused by these infectious ectoparasites.

1.Tick Fever

Tick fever is a broad term used for infection caused by ticks. Ticks transmit various microscopic organism such as protozoa – Babesia or Ehrlichia. These two organisms causes Tick Fever or in medical terms- ‘Babesiosis’ and ‘Ehrlichiosis’.

Babesiosis& Ehrlichiosis

Babesiosis is a disease caused by the organism Babesia canis [dogs] and this organism: Babesia is a tiny parasite that infects your dogs’ red blood cells. It is a life-threatening infection that rapidly destroys red blood cells and platelets. On the other hand, Ehrlichiosis is caused by an organism named Ehrlichia which again affects the hemodynamic structure of the body.

Well, we all know the importance of red blood cells, which is the crux of our being. RBCs, or red blood cell, transport oxygen and essential nutrients throughout our body and ensures each organ-tissue-cell receives enough oxygen and nutrients. What happens in Babesiosis is that this organism, Babesia requires the red blood cell to grow and divide, and eventually many cellular reactions take place ultimately leading to the untimely death of RBCs. This leads to severe anaemia, and we even observe low platelet counts. Of course, on further diagnosis, other blood parameters might also exhibit changes. Let us focus on RBCs and platelets, which are majorly affected.

What does this lead to?

  1. Low RBC means low Oxygen [hypoxia]
  2. Low RBC means many tissues and cells are not getting enough nutrients
  3. Thus it can cause feelings of fatigue, tiredness, and weakness.
  4. Low RBC means many cells are not functioning optimally, which eventually leads to-
  5. Cellular dysfunction and death.
  6. This will cause the immunity of the body to go down, thus, affecting the immune system badly
  7. When the immune system is disturbed, other viral-bacterial infections may immediately set in.

2. Anaemia

Anaemia is the deficiency of blood RBCs. It could be a multifaceted dysfunction. Make sure you check out our blog on anaemia, where we covered the basic A, B, and C’s of anaemia, causes of anaemia, diagnostics, and treatment protocol associated with the same.

Now, these ticks are particularly very efficient in sucking blood from the host [dog]; thus, if your dog is affected by a large number of ticks, anaemia may ensue. However, it is important to note that even one tick is efficient and sufficient enough to transmit tick fever. What? Yes. That’s very much true. One tick is enough to make your pet sick. As these ticks carry infectious organisms like Babesia or Ehrlichia we cannot say which tick bite will or will not lead to threatening disease. It is always better to stay vigilant and safe against the same.

Now that we have understood quite a bit about ticks let us now learn a bit more about fleas. To give you a little clue, ask yourself- “have you observed little black insets-like organisms running on the fur skin of your pets?” If you have observed these tiny creatures, you are right, these are called fleas. And in case you haven’t, let’s understand more about fleas.

Fleas: The Little Runner Bugs

Fleas are small flightless insects that are also grouped under the family of ectoparasites, just like ticks, and they, too, act as external parasites of mammals and birds. Fleas live by consuming blood from their hosts. However, a striking difference between ticks and fleas is that ticks are attached to the body [skin] where they suck blood and get engorged, whereas the fleas suck blood, but they do not stay attached to the skin, instead they keep on moving or running on the skin.

What Harm Does A Flea Cause?

Again, the major one is Anaemia, Irritation, and restlessness. But there are some important conditions that are caused by fleas. FAD and Parasitic Diseases are the most common manifestation or sequels of flea bites.

One of the major one is

1. Fad: Flea Allergic Dermatitis

So in this condition, due to flea bite, there is irritation on the skin, which causes your pet to itch more as a result of the intense biting action and irritating saliva of the fleas. Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity is the most common dermatologic disease.

WHAT DO I OBSERVE?

  • Your dog is itching more than usual
  • Your dog is restless due to itching
  • You observed black fleas on the skin
  • Your dog has some red papule on the skin [which could be a manifestation of FAD]
  • Redness on the skin
  • Rough hair coat

CLINICAL SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH FAD DEPEND UPON THE FOLLOWING: 

  • The frequency of flea exposure [how long your dog has been exposed to fleas]
  • duration of disease [how long the treatment or prevention has been delayed]
  • presence of secondary or another concurrent skin disease [if there are secondary bacterial infections]
  • degree of hypersensitivity [if your pet is comparatively sensitive to flea bites]

2. Parasitic Disease:

Fleas carry one of the life cycle stages of tapeworm [dogs] named Dipylidiumcaninum. So what happens here is, as mentioned earlier, fleas bite the skin and thus cause immense irritation to the dog. As a natural reflex, dogs tend to bite or scratch their skin. Usually, while biting, they might end up swallowing the flea. On swallowing, the fleas get digested in the stomach, releasing the tapeworm organism. Thus, our pets end up suffering from tapeworm infection. It is indeed a complex system. 

So how do I co-relate? 

  1. Does your dog have fleas on its body?
  2. Have you observed irritation or itching recently?
  3. Has your dog been given access to bushes and grass-laden areas?
  4. Have you observed a white-rice grain seed-like structure in your dog’s feces?
  5. Then you might need to get your dog dewormed, but along with this, you will definitely need to address the flea issue at the earliest.

How Do I Protect My Pet Against Ticks And Fleas?

Thankfully, we can always protect our pets from tick-flea infection beforehand. Yes, ticks and fleas can be a nuisance, which potentially carry deadly infectious organisms like Babesia, Ehrlichia, or pygidium [tapeworm], but we can always safeguard our pets from the dangers by adopting preventive measures.

1. Sprays, Spot-Ons And Shampoos

There are many chemical-based anti-tick and anti-flea sprays available in the market. These drugs act by killing the flea and ticks which are present in the body. Chemical compounds such as fipronil, nitenpyram, afoxolaner, fluralaner, or spinosad are essentially active against these ectoparasites providing relief to your pets from the flea-tick nuisance. These come in various formulations and forms like shampoos [while giving a bath, you can effectively remove ticks and fleas] or form spot-on, which gives protection against ticks-fleas for a months’ time or in the form of spray which you can apply after or before walks.

2. Anti Tick & Flea Shampoo:

 Me & My Ticks & Flea Pet ShampooWith growing concerns of side-effects and ill-effects of chemical based flea and tick shampoo, Goel Vet Pharma presents Me& My Anti-Ticks & Flea Pet Shampoo, which is made up of natural ingredients like Tea Tree &Neem Extract. This shampoo acts best against ticks and fleas and ensures that not only is your pet protected against ticks and fleas but also has good skin and fur due to its natural products.

3. Protect Your Backyard

If you have noticed your backyard is infested with ticks and fleas, you can opt for insecticide sprays or call pest control to protect your pets and maintain a good hygienic environment. This way, you can always ensure double protection against these pests.

4. Brush Your Pets Fur Often!

As simple as this sounds, brushing your pet’s fur with the help of a comb can help in detecting or notice fleas and ticks at the earliest, so you can take necessary steps against the same!

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ME AND MY TICKS AND FLEA is the best anti Ticks and Flea pet shampoo that helps your pets to stay free from Ticks, Lice, Flea, and Mites and rejuvenates soft silky hair coats for Dogs & Cats
 
 INFLASULE FOR EYE INFECTION IN PETS
INFLASULE for pets is an excellent remedy in treating inflammation of joints, lameness, shifting pain due to swelling of joints (LYME DISEASE) associated with fever and anorexia, inflamed eyes of any reason or pain in the joints as in the case of arthritis.
 
Dermisule homeopathic remedy for skin infection in dogs and cats

DERMISULE For All Kinds of Skin Issues in Pets:

DERMISULE for pets is the best remedy for dogs suffering from different skin conditions like eczema, allergies, rashes, lesions with hair loss, redness, dry, scaly, pus, or bloody discharge. Specific or general lesions or spots as in Mange disease can also be improved.
 
Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement for skin infection in pets

ME and MY SKIN AND COAT Homeopathic Supplement

Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement is a peerless medicine for our pet’s skin and coat. It helps reattain natural skin and coat after injuries, chaps, cracks, scaly eruptions, or any acute skin lesion in pets. It is highly recommended to treat hair fall for any reason.
 

Stressza Homeopathic medicine for stress & anxiety in dogs and cats

 

STRESSZA FOR PETS STRESS AND ANXIETY

STRESSZA for pets is an excellent remedy for treating Anxiety, Stress, and Canine Distemper. When your fur baby is unanimously scratching, barking, hiding behind, feeling anxious, eating nothing, even sometimes behaving wild or attacking unknowingly, etc. these all symptoms may be due to Anxiety and Stress or due to various causes of Canine Distemper. We have the best solution to all your problems, We have STRESSZA is a unique homeopathic veterinary formulation to relieve stress in pets.

Stressza for pets works for Stress due to Traveling, Crackers in Festive Season, Fighting with stray dogs, Home alone, Visiting Hospital for Vaccination, etc.

ME & MY VITALITY SUPPLEMENT FOR STRESS & ANXIETY

This is a unique supplement for pets experiencing extreme lassitude (inactiveness), depression, nervousness, irritability, hysterical behavior, night terror, insomnia, and other related symptoms.
 
 

“The Terror Of Fleas And Ticks Can Be Kept At Bay, With My & My Anti-Ticks And Flea Pet Shampoo, Ticks And Fleas Will Flea Away.”

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It’s A Wrap For Dandruff! Tackling The Issue Of Pet Dandruff Swiftly

Dandruff, the age-old tussle between healthy hair and the obnoxious dandruff continues. Dandruff is not only a sign of unhealthy hair-skin balance but also is somewhat unpleasant to the eye. Dandruff is found in our pets too. Yes, it is quite surprising to know that, our dearest pets too can face the agony of bad-skin, bad-hair [fur] days. Depending upon the type of fur-skin colour, it becomes quite easy to spot skin infections or dandruff related damage in some of the lighter coated furry paws as compared to others. In today’s blog, we aim to bring forward some of the facts and features of dandruff in pets. Let’s get started.

Info & Facts: What Is Dandruff?

Dandruff is also termed seborrheic dermatitis, which means inflammation of the skin which is a common, noncontagious, easy-to-manage skin condition. Let us break this down into simpler terms. Seborrhoea refers to a kind of skin disease that is characterized by a defect in keratinization/ cornification of the outer layer of the skin, hair follicles, or claws. To further break this big chunk of information down into small bite size pieces, keratinisation is a process wherein the protective outer layer of skin is constantly renewed by new skin cells. We shed, and we grow new skin layers every single day! 

Fun Fact: Every minute of the day, we lose about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells off the surface of our skin. So just in the time it took you to read this far, you’ve probably lost about 40,000 cells. 

But wait, why do we shed skin in the first place? Skin is made up of cells, which have a certain life span, after which they are replaced by newer younger cells to take over the functioning. Coming back to our mighty dandruff, this seborrhoea results in increased scale formation, occasionally causing excessive greasiness of the skin and hair coat, which often leads or paves its path to secondary inflammation and infection.

What Are The Causes, Signs And Symptoms?

Unlike humans, sometimes this infection can manifest itself in a cryptic form, i.e., it does not manifest or occur on a large scale such that we may overlook this matter. On the other hand, sometimes the infection is the widespread and quite rampant spread of disease may overestimate the problem of dandruff. Let us now understand the causes behind this.

1. The Madness of Malassezia:

Our skin harbours many different types of bacterial cells, which have a whole different role-functioning to do. They are usually harmless creatures that help our body to ward off pathogenic bacteria, maintenance of host immune homeostasis, and skin health. These microbial skin communities are a part of the multifunctional ecosystem. As these good or colony bacteria reside on the skin surface, they do not particularly cause any ruckus. Malassezia belonging to the fungal genus, is, too, part of this ecosystem. In the case of seborrheic dermatitis, this Malassezia overgrows, thereby triggering the immune system and leading to an inflammatory response that results in skin changes. Also, it is interesting to note that, due to any breach in skin continuity [thanks to secondary bacterial infections, low immunity, etc.], these good commensals end up invading our tissue [or skin tissue, to be precise], as a result, they end up causing you-know-it: Dandruff! 

2. The Stress Struggle:

 Stress does no good to our health, both at the levels of physical health as well as mental health. Stress is one of the factors which hampers the Immunity of your pets tremendously. Sudden stress will lead to the release of adrenaline that will suppress the immune response. Long term stress causes the release of cortisol, which is also immunosuppressive at high levels. Any kind of physical or emotional stress affects your pets, for example – a sudden change of atmosphere and environment, severe weather changes (extremely high temperature, extremely low temperature), travelling, excessive handling, trauma, illness, pregnancy, boarding, etc. Stress essentially lowers down the guard wall of protection, which paves a clear road for secondary infections to kick in. one of the complications of lowered immunity and stress is skin infections: Bacterial and fungal mixed infections which again lead to seborrheic dermatitis- dandruff! 

3. Hampered Harmony Of Harmones:

Hormones are the core team that works silently in the background, helping us to thrive, smile and survive! Yes, hormones do have a role to play in overall skin health as well. Alopecia and dermatosis are some examples of skin disorders related to an imbalance of reproductive hormones. Also, thyroid hormone imbalance can cause symmetrical loss of fur [hair] and also cause loss of fur in the tail region of the dog. Such a tail is commonly referred to as rat-tail or rat-tail appearance pertaining to thyroid-related disorders. 

4. Harsh Soaps/Shampoos:

Human soaps and shampoos are not that great as dogs have a different kind of skin and they have fur instead of hair [like us humans] so needless to mention, it is not a good idea to use human soaps and shampoos ideally. Sometimes, although rare, some pets may not adapt well to certain veterinary products like shampoos etc. it is totally understandable that no two living beings are the same, and some pets may react positively while others not so positively to a given substance. Hence, keep an eye out for any reactions such as redness of skin or shedding of fur excessively beyond normal limits. 

5. Weather Changes:

Atmosphere, too, plays a pivotal role in maintaining skin health. Cold weather can make the skin coat dry, which, if coupled with weak immunity, can lead to dermatitis. Also, if the skin or fur stays damp or cold for a considerably long time, fungal-bacterial mixed dermatitis may ensue. These are some of the factors which could potentially be triggering points for the whole drama of dermatitis and dandruff.

The signs and symptoms which could be observed in cases of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis are:

  • Itchy skin: Intensive itching is a common feature in cases of seborrheic dermatitis
  • Flaky skin: Due to the loss of normal microflora on the surface of the skin, there is a good chance that the skin loses its natural qualities and ends up becoming dull and flaky. You may notice flakes on your pets’ bedding, areas where your pet lies down for a long span of time, etc. Good and normal healthy skin is smooth and soft, whereas good and normal fur is soft to touch, lustrous to sight, and smooth to feel.
  • Loss of fur or alopecia: Alopecia essentially means loss of hair/fur. Now we have established the fact that immunity is the main hero of the drama, wherein good microflorae are the smart background actors. Due to infections and immunity getting disturbed, there is a good chance that the skin integrity is temporarily lost, leading to alopecia. Alopecia or loss of fur could be bilaterally symmetrical or in patches, or it could be so diffused, which makes it difficult to categorize the type of alopecia and fit it into a box of options.
  • White speckles: As we know, in the case of human-dandruff, there are white speckles that can be noticed easily. Similarly, we may notice these speckles on our pets’ coats. Also, bedding, contrast mats, or carpets could essentially provide us with this information that, indeed, our pets are suffering from dandruff.

However, it is essential to note that not always do we see such clear-cut signs and symptoms. Sometimes yes, there is a diffuse spread of infection or dermatitis which makes it difficult to ignore or overlook. But sometimes, there is a good chance we may not notice such dandruff-related issue since the amount of infection or the load of infection is on the lower side of the spectrum scale. But it is again not that hard to miss out on since we all love to give our pets belly-scratches and petting them every now and then for being a good boy or a good girl!

It’s A Wrap For Dandruff: Tackling The Issue Of Dandruff Swiftly

1. Medicated Baths:

Giving a bath to our furry friends can be quite a challenge! Some petsenjoy and love water and just live in the moment while taking baths while some, just let’s just say, are not-that-fond of bathing and detest the very idea of water being anywhere near them. Either way, bathing is not an option, it is a necessity and an essential core of living! For skin related issues, apart from oral medication [if indicated in severe dermatitis or skin infections], bathing is one of the curative treatments for the same. Me & My Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is one such homeopathic shampoo that helps to fight the dandruff issue swiftly. With itchy skin, dry skin, or flaky skin, it’s a wrap for all these issues with a natural shampoo- Me & My Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.

2. Skin Supplements:

Omegra-3 Fatty acids and zinc are some of the essential supplements which help us to cater to the needs of good-healthy skin management. These supplements are coupled with anti-fungal/ anti-bacterial sprays and oils, which are to be applied and massaged on the skin, especially the affected areas.

3. Oral Medications:

Medicines such as anti-fungal drugs or anti-bacterial drugs, or anti-itching/inflammation can be warranted in cases of infections that are at their worst behaviour. For milder or moderate infections, oral drugs are usually skipped since there is no need to unnecessarily put our dogs through a rigorous regime of antibiotics and related drugs. Simple medicated baths can do wonders in milder forms of infections, whereas, in bad infections these medicines are coupled up with skin-fur supplements such as omega acids or zinc [syrups or tablets] along with medicated baths to tackle the issue of infections.

Infections can spread rather quickly, especially when they are of skin. To ensure that your pets are not undergoing a series of skin-fur issues, make sure that you are adopting good managemental practices and giving your pets a bath every couple of weeks with good shampoo or soap specific to dogs. The use of non-veterinary products can provide a good scope for unwanted skin issues to flare up. Keep a close eye in case of reactions or adverse reactions, to be precise in the case of shampoos if they are not well adapted by your pets. Skin infections are easy to tackle in earlier stages, and hence, ensure that your furry paw is paying a visit to his local vet as soon as you notice some changes which are not normal in your pet’s fur or skin or paws. It’s an easy road, with an apt diagnosis and prompt treatment.

With Me & My Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – IT’S A WRAP FOR DANDRUFF!

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Nature’s Gentle Care For Your Pet’s Hair

In today’s blog, let us uncover the magic world of nature. Nature provides us with everything. To emphasise everything would still be an understatement since nature sustains us right from birth to death, and maybe even beyond that, we are connected to nature in some or the other form. Yet, this nature largely remains to be under wraps. We as a species do not know or perhaps fail to comprehend nature and its powers and majestic abilities completely. There is so much left to discover and re-discover in nature. There are ‘N’ a number of plants and herbs which are potentially helpful and have medicinal properties waiting for us to uncover their mystery. Today, let us look at one such plant which has some amazing qualities, some of which are medicinal as well. Let us dive into the world of nature, healing, and health. Let us dive into the world of aloe vera!

Aloevera: The Magic Plant

The word “aloe” comes from the Arabic term alloeh, which means- A shining bitter substance, and “vera” comes from the Latin word veritas, meaning- truth.

Aloe Vera belongs to the plant kingdom and is a succulent plant in nature belonging to the genus Aloe. This genus or [family in simpler terms, for ease of understanding] has about 500 different members of which Aloe Vera particularly stands out.It is an evergreen perineal plant that is native to the Arab Peninsula but can essentially grow in tropical regions, sub-tropical regions, and technically everywhere in the world. An aloe vera plant reaches maturity at about the age of 3-4 years and can reach a height of 30 inches with up to 21 leaves in total.This aloe vera plant produces two substances termed as- 1. Gel and 2.Latex. Both these substances [Gel and Latex] are medically useful. 

  • Aloe Gel: Jelly-like substance, clear in colour is found on the inner surface or inner part of the aloe vera leaf whereas, 
  • Aloe Latex: Found just beneath the surface of the skin of the leaf and is yellow in colour.

 Aloe Vera is composed of 90% water and 10% solid contents. It is stated that in this 10% of solid contents the magical, health-related profits or active-ingredients of aloe vera are contained. This plant is studied deeply and largely in today’s modern world. In fact, the R&D process can be traced back 1000s of years. In the archaeological survey, 4,000-year-old Sumerian clay tablets were found wherein, the healing powers of aloe vera were inscribed, and it described aloe vera as a plant having digestive benefits and that drinking the juice of aloe vera can help relieve gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion.

Let us look at some of the health benefits of Aloe Vera

1. Prevention Of Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is a condition where there is a massive formation of oxidative by-products which are potentially toxic or harmful to the body. Aloe vera contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and vitamins A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, along with Niacin and Folic Acid. It is a well-known fact that Vitamin C is an excellent vitamin that shows anti-oxidative effects and is one of the potent anti-oxidants imbibed naturally in the aloe vera plant. On the other hand, the B vitamins have a direct impact on your energy levels. It also aids in proper brain function, cell metabolism, etc. This Vitamin B complex also helps to prevent infections, thereby supporting and promoting good cell health. 

2. Works On Cholestrol:

As crazy as this may sound, cholesterol is both in a sense good and a sense bad. This good cholesterol, helpsabsorb the total cholesterol and carries it back to the liver. The liver then metabolises or flushes it from the body. High levels of this good cholesterol or High-Density Lipids [HDL] cholesterol can potentially lower the risk for heart disease and stroke. Whereas bad cholesterol,makes up most of our body’s cholesterol and high levels of LDL or [Low density Lipids] cholesterol can potentially raise the risk for heart disease and stroke. Thankfully, our pets are spared from the whole cholesterol issue since they do not indulge in unhealthy food-eating habits as do humans. Yet, it’s interesting to know that aloe vera also has a medicinal role in the body. There is internal use for aloe vera juices [Juices, etc internal use of aloe vera must be started with the guidance of an expert doctor only] which helps improve the quality of blood and has a role to play in the balancing aspect, for example, cholesterol. Aloe Vera helps to effectively lower cholesterol levels as well as the total triglyceride content.

3. DIGESTION& DISTURBANCES:

Aloe vera helps to maintain a good and healthy intestinal pH. It also helps in promoting Good Gut Health probiotics [or good Bacteria] present in the digestive tract. It helps balance the stomach acid naturally. Also, aloe vera in large quantities can have an adverse effect, as it also has laxative properties thereby if consumed on the larger portion of the spectrum can cause diarrhoea.

4. NATURE’S GENTLE CARE FOR HAIR:

Aloe vera has been shown to have a good effect on working against scalp-hair problems such as dandruff. [To read more about dandruff, do check out our blog ‘Me & My Anti-Dandruff Shampoo’]. Just to brief you about what dandruff is,Dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis which meansinflammation of the skin which is a common, noncontagious, easy-to-manage skin condition that can be triggered due to many reasons. In addition to breaking down the dead skin cells in case of dandruff, Aloe Vera also has certain anti-fungal properties!

Like mentioned before, aloe vera contains a gel-like substance as well as latex. Now this gel, like the substance of the Aloe leaf, has a similar chemical composition to that of keratin which is a naturally occurring protein in the hair cells. This structural similarity between the chemical composition allows for easier penetration along the entire length of the hair shaft. Aloe vera also helps to: 

  1. Hydrates the Skin: Aloe Vera is composed primarily of water. About 90-98% of the aloe Vera plant is made up of water. Thus, Aloe Vera acts as a good hydrating substance promoting good skin health. Dry skin equals chaffing, rough Fur/hair coat, and loss of luster. Good and normal healthy skin is smooth and soft, whereas good and normal fur is soft to touch, lustrous to sight, and smooth to feel.
  1. Good Conditioning of the hair-fur: Conditioning helps to improve the feel, appearance, and manageability of Fur. The main purpose of good shampoo particularly, aloe-vera containing shampoo is to reduce friction between strands of hair so as to allow smoother brushing or combing. Dry skin, Knots in fur, and more friction between strands of hair can otherwise cause damage to the skin while brushing due to added friction.
  1. Good Exfoliative Agent: Aloe Vera helps to exfoliate dead cells and tissues effectively. This is why aloe vera is considered to be a good ingredient in shampoo-conditioners. Our skin produces dead cells very single second and only after good exfoliation can new healthy skin replace the old dead ones properly. 

Fun Fact: Every minute of the day we lose about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells off the surface of our skin. So just in the time it took you to read this far, you’ve probably lost about 40,000 cells.

  1. Stimulate Hair growth: The Gel substance of aloe vera is chemically similar or similar in chemical composition to that of keratin. Keratin is a protein that is normally found in skin, hair, nails, etc. and which is why, good hair health is promoted by Aloe Vera given its chemical similarities with keratin, thus, leaving you with a cute pet with good voluminous shiny, thick [if furry] coat.

Me & My Aloe Vera Shampoo is one such shampoo that has ingrained all the natural benefits aloe vera has to offer. This shampoo is particularly useful for maintaining good fur health. It cleanses the coat properly, leaving behind, shiny, bright, and soft fur. ME& MY Aloe Vera Dogs Shampoo is a gentle yet thorough cleansing shampoo that removes dirt, grime, and odour without being harsh on the skin or coat.It is paraben free thus, being even more effective and safe. It is pH adjusted and free of parabens, and sulphates. To add a cherry on top, this shampoo also smells good, and the long-lasting fragrance has a wonderful aroma for days, keeping your dog smelling fresh.

 

“NATURE’S GENTLE CARE FOR YOUR PET’S HAIR: WITH ME & MY ALOE VERA SHAMPOO KEEP YOUR PETS FUR CLEAN, SHINY, SMOOTH AND COOL.”

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PH Balanced, Cleanses & Protects, Gentle Care of body hair.
 
 INFLASULE FOR EYE INFECTION IN PETS
INFLASULE for pets is an excellent remedy in treating inflammation of joints, lameness, shifting pain due to swelling of joints (LYME DISEASE) associated with fever and anorexia, inflamed eyes of any reason or pain in the joints as in the case of arthritis.
 
Dermisule homeopathic remedy for skin infection in dogs and cats

DERMISULE For All Kinds of Skin Issues in Pets:

DERMISULE for pets is the best remedy for dogs suffering from different skin conditions like eczema, allergies, rashes, lesions with hair loss, redness, dry, scaly, pus, or bloody discharge. Specific or general lesions or spots as in Mange disease can also be improved.
 
Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement for skin infection in pets

ME and MY SKIN AND COAT Homeopathic Supplement

Me & My SKIN & COAT Pet Supplement is a peerless medicine for our pet’s skin and coat. It helps reattain natural skin and coat after injuries, chaps, cracks, scaly eruptions, or any acute skin lesion in pets. It is highly recommended to treat hair fall for any reason.
 

Stressza Homeopathic medicine for stress & anxiety in dogs and cats

 

STRESSZA FOR PETS STRESS AND ANXIETY

STRESSZA for pets is an excellent remedy for treating Anxiety, Stress, and Canine Distemper. When your fur baby is unanimously scratching, barking, hiding behind, feeling anxious, eating nothing, even sometimes behaving wild or attacking unknowingly, etc. these all symptoms may be due to Anxiety and Stress or due to various causes of Canine Distemper. We have the best solution to all your problems, We have STRESSZA is a unique homeopathic veterinary formulation to relieve stress in pets.

Stressza for pets works for Stress due to Traveling, Crackers in Festive Season, Fighting with stray dogs, Home alone, Visiting Hospital for Vaccination, etc.

ME & MY VITALITY SUPPLEMENT FOR STRESS & ANXIETY

This is a unique supplement for pets experiencing extreme lassitude (inactiveness), depression, nervousness, irritability, hysterical behavior, night terror, insomnia, and other related symptoms.
 
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MILKOGEN: Increasing Milk Yield

Milk is an essential part of our lives. Straight from childhood to adulthood, milk and milk products have played a pivotal role in human nutrition. Usually cow or buffalo milk is used as an alternative to other foodstuffs which is usually because milk is a complete food in itself. Since India is an agro-based country primarily, the majority of its economic growth is inevitably dependent upon agriculture and its allied fields such as livestock and dairy farming. Dairy farming has a stronghold in the Indian agro-sector and plays an important role, in fact, apart from economic reasons, cattle rearing has a significant standing in the cultural sector as well. As of 2020, despite the pandemic, the dairy sector has continued to boom and increase our nation’s GDP [Gross Domestic Product], with around 4.2% of the total GDP percentage being contributed by our Dairy Sector. Also, it is interesting to note that this sector particularly continues to grow annually at the rate of 4.9%, which is a really good indicator of economic growth and boom. According to the latest research conducted on the total value of the dairy sector of India, the dairy market in India reached a value of 11,357 Billion in the year 2020. There is no turning back and only an upward walk for this sector! In today’s blog let us uncover some of the facts about milk and milk yield and the factors affecting this.

THE MILK FACTOR: SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MILK.

Milk is defined as a lacteal secretion apart from colostrum obtained via the process of milking healthy cattle. Milk is usually obtained from mammals and is characteristic of this group of animals which includes humans as well. Milk is generally nutritious as it provides nutrition to the young ones since young ones of any animal species are incapable of fending for themselves.

  1. Milk has been considered to be a whole meal or whole food or, in other words, complete food as it has all the goodness and richness of common foodstuffs since it has a good amount of milk proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fat.
  2. Milk has calcium which is an essential nutrient especially important during the growth period as the growth of bones is directly connected to the levels of calcium-phosphorus.
  3. Apart from bones, calcium has a huge role to play in many cellular events at the microscopic level inside the cells, nerves, and muscles.
  4. Milk also contains some essential vitamins such as riboflavin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  5. Also, milk is a rich storehouse of minerals such as calcium, as mentioned before, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc which have their specific role tailored inside our cells and body systems.
  6. Milk is also rich in proteins such as casein, milk lipids, or fats, also it has milk solids and lactose sugar, which is essential for energy buildup.

How to increase milk production in cows in India. [Milk Yield]

MILK YIELD: FACTORS & FACTS

Milk yield is defined as the amount of milk obtained annually per cow per year and is usually a good indicator of the milking capacity of that cattle. Milk yield is usually dependent upon many factors, some of which are:

1. Breed

It is said that foreign breed cows yield a higher amount of milk as compared to indigenous breeds, but this thought has been challenged in recent times as the Indigenous cow breed Gir has demonstrated higher milk yield as compared to its foreign counterparts. Yes, breed does play an important role in the milk yield %.

2. Food & Water

Any decrease or abrupt changes in the daily food-water intake has hinted towards a negative deviation of milk yield as milk yield is dependent upon the food-water intake. It is important to note that the average milk yield is related not only to the quantitative basis of food intake but also to the qualitative factors of food intake. Quality of food has the upper hand as compared to the quantity of food. High quality fodder has proven to increase milk yield. Under-feeding cattle causes a drop in lactose % and may reduce the nutritional value of milk as well.

3. Genetic Variations

Now, despite the breed differences, there is an individuality factor which means that no two cows/buffalo would be at the same level of milking and milk yield at the same time throughout the milking season. Yes, they may have similar milk yield, but no two fingers are the same, and this applies to the milk yield of two cattle as well! Even if they belong to the same breed, this is all due to genetic variations and genes.

4. Milking Factors

Milk production increases as the lactation progress and reaches its peak level mid-lactation and then subsequently falls towards the end of lactation. Pregnancy, too, has an inhibitory effect on yield, also, the frequency of milking, the interval of milking, and the completeness of milking all play a pivotal role in milk yield and its fluctuation.

5. Environment and stress factors

Any abrupt changes in the environment, change of location, and transportation has shown to negatively impact milk yield. Also, slight variations and fluctuations in atmospheric temperature have a direct negative effect on milk yield.

6. Diseases

If there are any underlying concurrent diseases affecting the cattle it will inevitably affect the milk yield. Disease conditions such as ketosis, metritis, mastitis, milk fever, hypocalcaemia, retained placenta etc decrease the milk yield and have an overall negative impact on the overall health of the cow.

INTERNAL FACTORS CONTROLLING MILK YIELD.

Milk is produced by the mammary glands of mammals as mentioned before, but it has a complex mechanism behind it. There are certain chemicals in our bodies termed hormones that balance almost all the events occurring inside the body. They also play an important role in regulating various processes and cycles which helps to keep an individual healthy and well-balanced. It is interesting to note that these hormones are connected to external factors, and it can be stated firmly that internal and external factors are co-dependent entities and are not separated from each other. External and internal factors governing the milk yield and associated factors are the two faces of the same coin! Here are some interesting facts about hormones –

  1. Hormones regulate the growth of the body via growth hormones
  2. They aid in sexual functions, right from conception to parturition [birth giving] also, they aid in lactation [milking young new-born babies]
  3. Hormones play an important role in regulating metabolism via thyroid hormones,etc
  4. They also aid in various body systems such as: the digestive system, the immune system, the urinary system, the cardiovascular system,therespiratory and skeletal systems.
  5. Infact, all our organs, tissues and cells are inevitably dependent upon hormonal harmony. Hormones thus help our bodies to function normally, and properly in perfect union with other hormones.

THE HORMONAL HARMONY

Milk production has many facets to it. It is a process that is dependent upon the interplay of hormonal factors, nutritional factors, and neuro-physiological factors. The lactation process is usually dependent on galactopoietic [milk producing] substances or galactopoietic hormones such as prolactin, growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and steroid hormones.

1. Prolactin

This is the primary hormone that is essential for milk production. Every time milk is removed, this hormone gets stimulated to produce more milk. It acts almost as a balancer that responds to milk removed on the one hand and stimulates the production of milk on the other.

2. Growth Hormone

This hormone is essential to maintain lactation as it increases the synthesis of lactose, protein, and fats in mammary glands.

3. Thyroid Hormones

Thyroid hormones stimulate oxygen consumption, protein synthesis and milk yield and are essential for the maximal and optimal production of milk.

4. Oxytocin

Oxytocin hormone is essential for the removal or lets down of milk. Stimulation of the mammary gland via the suckling reflex of the calf is important for milk let down. Oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus and reaches the mammary gland via the blood stream ultimately resulting in milk removal from the glands.

MILK YIELD

Thus, the milk yield is dependent upon external environmental factors as well as internal hormonal and genetic interplay. To increase milk yield, there are many novel approaches as we target the natural system and stimulate milk production.

1. Dietary fix

Diet plays an important role in modulating immunity and health, thus, a few small changes in diets can help. Better fed cows have higher fertility, and improved conception rate and, in turn have a better milk yield as compared to cows fed on poor quality fodder. A good amount of carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, and essential minerals like iron etc. play a pivotal role in the reproductive health of cattle.

2. Hormonal therapy

 Hormone injections or therapies are adopted to keep in check the balance and cyclicity of the patient. It is not generally advised as hormones are a very crucial aspect of the body and are essential for various life processes. A slight change or imbalance in their concentrations may backfire negatively. It’s important to note that hormonal therapy must be initiated or stopped or regulated under the guidance of a veterinary doctor only as these hormones affects the reproductive health as well as various body systems and thus affect milking, milk yield, and overall health of the cow/buffalo.

3. Non-Hormonal Therapy: Homeopathic Approach

MILKOGEN is an excellent Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine used in Cows and Buffaloes to increase milk yield naturally. It is a natural replacer of oxytocin hormone without any contraindications or side effects but with a definite increase in the milk yield. It increases the milk quantity and fat percentage of the milk to the full potential of an animal.

  • MILKOGEN increases the quantity of milk naturally in cows & buffaloes by stimulating the lactating tubules to a maximum level.
  • When MILKOGEN is being used, there is no need for extra calcium supplementation because this medicine itself assimilates calcium from the feed of the animal to a high level.
  • The level of increase in milk is maintained even long after the completion of the MILKOGEN course.
  • A decrease in milk yield due to any underlying chronic illness can also be improved with MILKOGEN thus restoring the normal milk yield.
  • MILKOGEN helps in letting down milk without any hormonal therapy when the calf dies and the animal refuses to give milk.
  • Thus MILKOGEN is the most economical and efficient way of improving the quality and quantity of milk in cows and buffaloes.

Homeopathic Solutions For Cow and Buffalo

MILKOGEN-KIT for CATTLE Natural GalactagogueMILKOGEN KIT for Increasing Milk in Punganur Cow

MILKOGEN Kit is an excellent Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine used in Cows and Buffaloes to increase milk yield naturally. It is a natural replacer of oxytocin hormone without any contraindications or side effects but with a definite increase in the milk yield. It increases the milk quantity and fat percentage of the milk to the full potential of an animal.

Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine kit for fibroid of teat in cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT For Mastities Issue In Punganur Cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for female animals in the case of chronic and clinical mastitis. TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is very effective in case of chronic or clinical mastitis when the udder is as hard as a stone, teats are shrunk with fibroids developed in the teats, and in teat cracks.

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit For Lumpy Skin Diseases

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit is For boosting immunity against LSD and other similar viral diseases. It is a Homeopathic Treatment of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle with oral medicine for enhancing internal Immunity and Healing Spray for treating external wounds.

 

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE 100ML To normalise Body Temperature

 Pyrosule-XP for High Fever in Cattle

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Cattle that protects animals from infection. PYROSULE-XP relieves muscular and nervous pain that occurs during a fever and even decreases the severity of the fever.

FOOMASULE NO. 2 for Foot and Mouth Disease

FOOMASULE No. 2 is the best available Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for treating FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) in cattle. It is effective against all strains of FMD virus. It cures the lesions in the mouth within 24 hours and helps the animal in grazing.

ProlapsGo For Prolaps Problem In Cattle

PROLAPSGO for cattle is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Pre-partum or Post-partum prolapse of the uterus in cows & buffaloes. PROLAPSGO gives fast and long-lasting relief in case of prolapse of the uterus in cows and buffaloes. It can be sprayed directly over the prolapse of the uterus and can also be administered orally.
 

R.Bloatasule-XP For Bloating Issue in Cattle

R. BLOATASULE XP is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine that is helpful for the treatment of indigestion, anorexia, and liver disorders.
 

Check out: – GOHEAL SPRAY

Check out: – HEMISEPT for CATTLE – 100ML

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Veterinary Spray – GOHEAL SPRAY: Wound And Burns Taking A U-Turn

Pets marvellous creatures, always ready to explore and learn more about their surroundings. They are little balls of energy who are always ready to run off to the fields whenever they get an opportunity to do so. Well, running off to the fields is just a phrase, our pets are usually confined to the house and in most house gardens, right? Well, we all love our pets regardless of species. Cows, buffaloes, small pet animals such as dogs, cats or birdies, no matter what species, we are all deeply connected to them. As much as we adore them, we care for them. There are many instances of them getting scratched, hurt or getting disturbed by wounds and injuries. Let’s have a closer look at some of the commonly seen wound-injury phenomena!In today’s blog, let us understand more about wounds, their types and healing process as well as preventive care and medicinal support which we can offer them to help recover from wounds and injuries faster!

WHAT ARE WOUNDS?

Wounds are basically injuries that cause tears in the skin or other body tissues. For today, let us learn more about skin wounds and injuries. For skin, skin is a barrier that protects the internal environment of the body from the external environment and is a rather tough organ that helps in protecting the internal layers of the body. Skin is also termed as the largest organ as it is present literally everywhere in the body! 

Skin also anchors hair or fur which helps in protecting the body as well as provides insulation to the same. Skin also has certain receptors which help the brain detect the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. However, if the continuity of skin is broken or if there is a tear, or laceration of the skin, we can term it a wound or injury. Injury is basically any tissue, or cell getting damaged due to some or other reasons. For superficial skin wounds, trauma to the skin is the major one. Trauma again could be caused due to either physical or chemical agents. Let us break this down further –

TRAUMA DUE TO PHYSICAL AGENTS:

Physical agents refer to wounds and injuries caused by mechanical agents such as rocks, stones, tree branches, twigs, steel wires, etc. there are endless possibilities of getting wounded by such agents. For example, it is not uncommon to find cats getting seriously injured in a cat fight. They may end up getting scratched or bitten by fellow stray cats and dogs. Dogs, may get bruises and wounds in a similar manner as well. Thus, it is not uncommon for pets to get wounded or bruised.

TRAUMA DUE TO CHEMICAL& BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

Chemical agents such as alkalis and acids can cause burn wounds on the skin and pets as well as strays could get wounded by accident. As far as biological agents are concerned viruses such as foot and mouth disease virus manifest themselves as vesicles around mouth and foot regions and on bursting of these vesicles, they leave a raw open wound which is particularly extremely painful.

TYPES OF WOUNDS

Wounds can be classified as open or closed type depending on the type of injury or trauma. For today, let us focus on the types of external wounds:

  1. Lacerations: These types of wounds are caused by the tearing of tissues that have uneven edges. E.g., Injury due to steel wire
  2. Penetrating Wounds: Deep wounds such as those caused by stab injury or wood stick penetrating the body
  3. Abrasions: These are rather a superficial type of wound [on the skin] which are not deeper than the epidermis. E.g., Skin abrasions.
  4. Bite Wounds: Caused by the bite of an animal such as a snake, dog, etc. immediate medical help is needed.
  5. Virulent Wounds: Wounds caused by infectious agents such as FMD Virus

WHICH SYMPTOMS CAN I OBSERVE?

While mostly, wounds create a sense of pain and hurt, it is usually invisible as our pets cannot communicate with us directly, there are other signs and symptoms which could be manifested in these forms –

  1. Localised bleeding
  2. The area of the wound is sensitive to touch
  3. There is a visible wound that may or may not bleed
  4. There is weakness, paralysis or function loss in that dependent area
  5. There might be febrile disturbances observed
  6. If the nerve or local nerve endings are affected, paresis of that region is well observed phenomenon

HOW DOES A WOUND HEAL?

We all know that nature is the biggest teacher and healer, and it is particularly true when it comes to healing wounds. Let us quickly look through the process through which our bodies heal the wounds:

Wound healing is a complex series of interactions between various cell types, mediators etc. there are 4 steps in the wound healing process ie.

  1. Haemostasis
  2. Inflammation
  3. Proliferation
  4. Remodelling

1. Haemostasis:

when there is a tissue injury, the initial response is haemostasis or stopping the bleeding process. This is brought about by platelets a type of cell in our blood that helps in the clotting process.

2. Inflammation:

Inflammation increases vascular permeability and recruits certain cells such as neutrophils, and monocytes which act as a defense mechanism against the micro-organisms which could be potentially harmful to the body that gained entry via the open wound. There are 5 signs of inflammation, they are-

  • Redness in the area
  • Pain in the area
  • Increased heat in the area
  • Swelling in the affected area
  • Temporary function loss

3. Proliferation and Remodelling of wound:

There is the proliferation of epithelial cells [they form granulation tissue] as well as collagen. Also, new capillary growth occurs in the proliferation phase which is followed by a remodelling phase where new collagen fibres are rearranged forming an organised structure that increases the tensile strength of the wound.

FAST-TRACKING WOUND HEALING

As mentioned above, wounds can heal naturally on their own with the help of the complex cascade of mechanisms our body has. However, it may take anywhere between three days to a weeks’ time to heal depending upon the type of wound and the level of injury. Thus, we always apply certain anti-bacterial healing creams which help our body to cope with trauma and injury thus, healing the wounds rather quickly. Goheal spray (pet wound spray) is one such medicine that helps in treating superficial wounds caused by burns, trauma or FMD- created wounds. GOHEAL SPRAY is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for external use only to treat animal wounds caused due to any injury, FMD, burns, etc. thus, an added aid to nature, Goheal spray (animal wound spray) helps to fast-track the healing process, which means, there is less pain, less hurt and less time required to heal!

Homeopathic Solutions For Cow and Buffalo

MILKOGEN-KIT for CATTLE Natural GalactagogueMILKOGEN KIT for Increasing Milk in Punganur Cow

MILKOGEN Kit is an excellent Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine used in Cows and Buffaloes to increase milk yield naturally. It is a natural replacer of oxytocin hormone without any contraindications or side effects but with a definite increase in the milk yield. It increases the milk quantity and fat percentage of the milk to the full potential of an animal.

Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine kit for fibroid of teat in cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT For Mastities Issue In Punganur Cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for female animals in the case of chronic and clinical mastitis. TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is very effective in case of chronic or clinical mastitis when the udder is as hard as a stone, teats are shrunk with fibroids developed in the teats, and in teat cracks.

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit For Lumpy Skin Diseases

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit is For boosting immunity against LSD and other similar viral diseases. It is a Homeopathic Treatment of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle with oral medicine for enhancing internal Immunity and Healing Spray for treating external wounds.

 

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE 100ML To normalise Body Temperature

 Pyrosule-XP for High Fever in Cattle

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Cattle that protects animals from infection. PYROSULE-XP relieves muscular and nervous pain that occurs during a fever and even decreases the severity of the fever.

FOOMASULE NO. 2 for Foot and Mouth Disease

FOOMASULE No. 2 is the best available Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for treating FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) in cattle. It is effective against all strains of FMD virus. It cures the lesions in the mouth within 24 hours and helps the animal in grazing.

ProlapsGo For Prolaps Problem In Cattle

PROLAPSGO for cattle is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Pre-partum or Post-partum prolapse of the uterus in cows & buffaloes. PROLAPSGO gives fast and long-lasting relief in case of prolapse of the uterus in cows and buffaloes. It can be sprayed directly over the prolapse of the uterus and can also be administered orally.
 

R.Bloatasule-XP For Bloating Issue in Cattle

R. BLOATASULE XP is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine that is helpful for the treatment of indigestion, anorexia, and liver disorders.
 

Check out: – GOHEAL SPRAY

Check out: – HEMISEPT for CATTLE – 100ML

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FOOMASULE: Foot And Mouth Disease, Its Existence Shall Cease

Foot and mouth disease in cattle: a disease commonly found in the cattle population in India is endemic in Asian – the African continent. FMD is quite a widespread disease process and is considered to be an important viral disease of ruminants. With strains SAT1, SAT2, SAT 3, ASIA 1, O, A and C, this disease affects both the cattle as well as the Dairy farmer adversely. Cattle’s quality of life along with productive life seriously hampered with around Rs.18,000 – 22,000 Crores loss annually incurred according to a study. India has 528 million FMD-susceptible animals [Pattnaik et al 2012] which includes a wide variety of animals [Ungulates i.e., cloven footed animals] such as cow, buffalo, goat, etc. with the disease being so dangerous and widespread, it is essential to understand more about this disease, how it manifests, how domestic animals get infected, what is the outcome and what is the probable line of treatment for the same. In today’s blog, let us unveil the world of FMD, and some of the FAQs pertaining to it.

SO, WHAT IS FMD OR FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE?

Foot and Mouth disease is a viral disease caused by an aphthous virus of the family Picornaviridae which affects the cloven-footed animal species such as cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, and pigs, etc. it also affects wildlife such as Bisons, elephants, antelopes and deer being particularly susceptible.Foot and Mouth disease commonly abbreviated as FMD and is locally called मुंहपका-खुरपकारोग in Hindi Local language. This disease manifests itself as vesicles or blisters erupting on foot, udder as well as mouth followed by erosion of the affected areas. Result? Restlessness, excessive salivation, discomfort, drop in milk yield and production, abortion, lameness and drop in fertility. Young animals are particularly badly affected as this virus causes myocarditis [Inflammation of the Myocardium of the Heart] and death. In susceptible populations, the morbidity rate or the infection rate is as high as 100% which means if an infected animal is introduced to the herd or if the susceptible crowd is accidentally exposed to this virus, there is a good chance that almost 100% or the entire herd will inevitably be infected. That’s how unique this disease really is!

WATCH OUT FOR THESE: COMMONLY OBSERVED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Any disease process manifests itself in the form of commonly observed signs and symptoms. FMD especially stands true to its name i.e. The major signs associated with this disease [vesicles/pustules] are located at the foot and mouth region of the cattle. Let us have a look at the other signs and symptoms of FMD:

  1. Increase in body temperature for 2-3 days with an incubation period of this virus is 1-8 days [Signs and Symptoms start flaring up at around Day 3]
  2. Vesicles formation at mouth region, foot, udder
  3. These vesicles may rupture further causing erosion and leaving a raw scar behind.
  4. Drooling of sticky, foamy and stringy saliva from the mouth
  5. Reduction in food consumption [as these lesions are painful post rupturing] which makes the animal refuse to feed and water.
  6. Immunity inevitably falls down due to the ongoing viral infection
  7. Lameness and weakness
  8. Loss of body weight which is caused by both the ongoing infection as well as secondary anorexia
  9. Young animals affected by the FMD virus suffer worse. Myocarditis and death are very rampant in young ones.
  10. Production related signs are observed as well. These are:
    • Drop in milk yield
    • Abortions
    • Reduced capacity of milking
    • Infertility
    • The fertility rate goes downhill
    • Recovered cows still show lower milk yield as compared to the pre-infection yield rate

FMD TREATMENT IN CATTLE

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: HOW TO PREVENT FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CATTLE?

It is essential to realise that FMD is a viral disease and it spreads through aerosols, contaminated fomites [milking equipment, infected handling instruments, clothing, shoes, transport vehicles] could potentially be the vehicle for disease particulates. Infected food and water too can potentially spread the disease further. This gives us an idea, of how this virus can potentially aggravate and spread from one farm to another creating an atmosphere of chaos and causing heavy losses to farmers and animal health.

That being said, FMD is a dangerous disease that can spread rather quickly, causing morbidity or infection at a much higher rate than anticipated, however, this disease can be easily prevented by-

1. Vaccination

Vaccinate your farm animals on time. Vaccines are an efficient tool for protecting and safeguarding cattle from the threat of viral diseases such as FMD. The vaccination schedule of FMD is as follows:

1st dose of the vaccine- To be given at the age of 4 Months and above

2nd dose [Booster Dose] -To be given 1 month post the previous dose

Subsequent Dose – every 6 months to annually.

2. Ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation

Sanitation is an important step which should never be overlooked or ignored. Not just FMD, but there are many diseases and infections which flare up given the poor sanitation protocols or poor managemental practices. Having good managemental practices and sanitation protocol is critical for the health management of both: animals as well as animal handlers or dairy farmers.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Ensure cleanliness of the cattle [Medicated or Routine Bath as indicated, proper grooming schedule, timely cleaning of urine, dung etc]
  • Ensure cleanliness of milking apparatus [All milking apparatus must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to milk collection]
  • Ensure the cleanliness of farm helpers or persons who are milking the cattle. [Hands, and feet must be thoroughly washed prior to milking, clean clothing is a must]
  • Ensure that the dairy farm is well protected. All vehicles entering the farm must be sanitized properly.

3. Boosting immunity

Immunity is the key to survival. Yes, Immunity has been playing a crucial role in protecting our bodies from harmful foreign pathogens such as viruses, bacteria etc. Immunity can be boosted by various techniques such as good quality ration, stress-free and healthy lifestyle, immune-modulators, etc. Do check out our blog on immunity as well to learn more about immunity and its role.

WHAT IF THERE IS AN FMD OUTBREAK?

So, in case, there is an FMD outbreak nearby, there lies a threat that your farm could come under the clutches of this viral outbreak. So how do we protect our beloved cattle? Answer- by following strict sanitation protocols. Novel Homeopathic drug Foomasule No 1. It is an efficient tool to protect your cattle in case of an FMD outbreak nearby. Foomasule No.1 gives immunity against all strains of the FMD virus and develops resistance within 48 hours to 72 hours. It is effective even in conditions where there is a constraint of separating diseased animals from the herd.

FIGHTING FMD:

If there is an FMD outbreak on your farm, it is important to isolate the infected animals and protect the ones who are immunologically competent. For affected animals, the treatment is usually symptomatic which includes, saline [if there is prolonged anorexia and weakness], antibiotics to prevent any secondary infections, vitamins and treating the local lesions. Along with conventional therapy, Foomasule no 2 is a homeopathic drug that helps combat this war against the foot & mouth disease virus. Foomasule No.2 responds against all strains of infections and cures mouth lesions, and the animal starts grazing as soon as possible. There is reduced salivation which corresponds to the start of the recovery phase. The foot lesions start drying up faster, preventing any exogenous growth between footpads.

Homeopathic Solutions For Cow and Buffalo

MILKOGEN-KIT for CATTLE Natural GalactagogueMILKOGEN KIT for Increasing Milk in Punganur Cow

MILKOGEN Kit is an excellent Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine used in Cows and Buffaloes to increase milk yield naturally. It is a natural replacer of oxytocin hormone without any contraindications or side effects but with a definite increase in the milk yield. It increases the milk quantity and fat percentage of the milk to the full potential of an animal.

Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine kit for fibroid of teat in cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT For Mastities Issue In Punganur Cow

TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for female animals in the case of chronic and clinical mastitis. TEATASULE FIBRO GOLD KIT is very effective in case of chronic or clinical mastitis when the udder is as hard as a stone, teats are shrunk with fibroids developed in the teats, and in teat cracks.

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit For Lumpy Skin Diseases

Marigold+ LSD-25 Kit is For boosting immunity against LSD and other similar viral diseases. It is a Homeopathic Treatment of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle with oral medicine for enhancing internal Immunity and Healing Spray for treating external wounds.

 

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE 100ML To normalise Body Temperature

 Pyrosule-XP for High Fever in Cattle

PYROSULE-XP for CATTLE is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Cattle that protects animals from infection. PYROSULE-XP relieves muscular and nervous pain that occurs during a fever and even decreases the severity of the fever.

FOOMASULE NO. 2 for Foot and Mouth Disease

FOOMASULE No. 2 is the best available Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for treating FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) in cattle. It is effective against all strains of FMD virus. It cures the lesions in the mouth within 24 hours and helps the animal in grazing.

ProlapsGo For Prolaps Problem In Cattle

PROLAPSGO for cattle is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine for Pre-partum or Post-partum prolapse of the uterus in cows & buffaloes. PROLAPSGO gives fast and long-lasting relief in case of prolapse of the uterus in cows and buffaloes. It can be sprayed directly over the prolapse of the uterus and can also be administered orally.
 

R.Bloatasule-XP For Bloating Issue in Cattle

R. BLOATASULE XP is the best Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine that is helpful for the treatment of indigestion, anorexia, and liver disorders.
 

Check out: – GOHEAL SPRAY

Check out: – HEMISEPT for CATTLE – 100ML

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ABORTIGO: No Tension Of Abortion in Cow

India as a developing nation still relies on its ancient roots to date. Agriculture, and dairy farming continue to stay at the epicentre of this nation’s growth and progress sector. People here have a great connection with India’s rich history and culture, where cows & cattle are given eminent position in society as they support not only the farmers’ family but also many households through milk, milk products [nutrition] and contributes to farming as well in the form of farming aid. The dairy industry is one of the leading industries that contribute greatly to the Indian economy. As of 2020, despite the pandemic, the dairy sector has continued to boom and increase our nation’s GDP [Gross Domestic Product] with around 4.2% of the total GDP percentage being contributed by our Dairy Sector. Also, it is interesting to note that this sector particularly continues to grow annually at the rate of 4.9% which is a really good indicator of economic growth and boom. According to the latest research conducted on the total value of the dairy sector of India, the dairy market in India reached a value of 11,357 billion in the year 2020. That being said, there is a symbiotic environment, where the milch animals provide farmers with milk, and the farmer provides them with good facilities such as food, shelter etc. supporting each other’s livelihoods. One of the grave obstacles which may stand firmly in the way of dairy farmers and cattle is abortion. Abortion being both a physically and mentally difficult process for the cattle it does significantly affect the cattle-farmer as well who is dependent upon milk and its products for their livelihoods. Today, let us understand more about abortion, the cause-effect and the outcomes, treatment, and preventive measures for the same.

ABORTION: CAUSES & REASONS

Abortion refers to the termination of pregnancy after organogenesis is complete but before the expelled foetus can survive. It is the loss of an embryo during pregnancy that is not a favourable event and it does have a wide variety of reasons which culminates into this unfortunate event. Let us try to understand the reasons or causes of abortion –

Broadly, abortion -causes can be divided into two broad categories –

A] INFECTIOUS CAUSES:

Infection refers to different bacterial and viral pathogens which infect the bodytriggering the disease process. There is a wide range of bacterial and viral agents that propagate and affect the reproductive tract leading to reproductive-tract related diseases and conditions such as reproductive failure, localised infectionsand abortion in pregnant cattle.

1. Blue Tongue Virus

Caused by Orbivirus having 24 serotypes, this virus is transmitted via biting midges such as Cullicoides spp. Abortion, mummification of the foetus, the birth of a live foetus with severe CNS [brain] malformations, and stillbirth are common features of this.

2. BVD Virus [Bovine Viral Diarrhoea]

BVDV or bovine viral diarrhoea virus is one of the most common agents causing an abortion in cattle. It is transmitted via a number of ways –

  1. It can be transmitted via the placenta [from mother to foetus]
  2. It can be transmitted via fomites [infected objects/ transport objects etc.]
  3. It can be transmitted via direct contact with an infected animal

Of these, lets focus on the placental transmission of BVDV.

As this virus has the ability to be transmitted via the placenta to the growing foetus, it can cause foetal death and abortion, malformed foetus, still-birth or some cows may even deliver the foetus despite being infected. When infected during the organogenesis process [when organs are being developed in the foetus] it can cause serious developmental anomalies such as cerebellar hypoplasia, hydrocephalus, spinal cord hypoplasia, etc.).

3. Brucella

This bacterium – brucella abortus, is quite a notorious bacteria and abortion is the prime feature. This Is a zoonotic disease as well! The organisms enter via the mucous membranes and tend to invade the uterus, triggering inflammation of the placenta [termed placentitis] in pregnant animals which may be acute or chronic in nature. Abortion occurs at around 2 weeks to 5 months after the initial infection.

4. Campylobacter

This bacterium causes venereal diseases and tends to cause abortion, and still-birth between 4-8 months of pregnancy are transmitted by ingestion and subsequently spread via the blood to the placenta. This too is one of the diseases having zoonotic nature.

5. Other infectious agents causing abortion are:

  1. IBR [infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
  2. Chlamydia
  3. Leptospira
  4. Listeria
  5. Fungi such as Trichomonas, Neospora, etc.

B] NON-INFECTIOUS CAUSES:

Apart from infectious agents such as those mentioned above, there are certain reasons which can directly or indirectly cause abortion. One of the causes is Genetic variation. Some cattle carrying lethal genes can cause early embryonic death or abortion. This is generally a very rare phenomenon. Nutritional deficiency can also cause a variety of disorders and reproductive tract dysfunction including reproduction failure. Vitamin A, Vitamin E, selenium, and iron have a crucial role to play in reproductive health and have been implicated in cases of abortion.

The environment also plays a key role in the optimal overall health of cattle. This includes atmospheric temperature as well. Excessive heat or cold can trigger stress and cause a wide range of physical issues, for example, heat stress or high atmospheric temperature can cause foetal death, also, high maternal body temperature also contributes to this. Trauma or accidents too may cause abortion despite the embryo being well protected by foetal membranes.

Ingestion of toxic plants or pesticides or herbicide laden plants can essentially trigger a series of ill effects including severe health complications both for the cow as well as her foetus. For example, c mycotoxins having estrogenic activity may lead to abortion.

DIAGNOSTICS:

Diagnostics are usually evident by a history of abortion or failure to observe pregnancy progression despite being artificially inseminated or mated. There are tests such as per-rectal examination, and ultra-sonography technique that can be adopted by the veterinarian depending upon the case and need of the hour. Checking blood progesterone levels too can aid in establishing the diagnosis. Usually, diagnosis is based on history. The farmer may observe abortion which may give a clear idea about the ongoing issue. In case, abortion has not been observed, failure of conception or failure to observe pregnancy progression continues to be the top indicator of some ongoing reproductive tract related disorders that need to be promptly checked.

Treatment of Abortion in Cattle

CARE & TREATMENT

Yes, this event is rather unfortunate and difficult for both farmers as ell as the cattle, it is very important to shift our focus on two things – One: to offer the utmost care and Two: to provide the utmost medical assistance.

1. Offering utmost care

If your cattle have been selected to breed and conceive, proper care must be taken a right from the time of conception. In fact, proper nutrition, care etc should be prioritised a few weeks to a month prior to mating as it helps the body to prepare well and the pregnancy is smoother than anticipated. For cattle who are pregnant, care must be taken that they are not coming in contact with infectious materials or infection-carrying cattle. Also, they must be well-fed to prevent them from grazing out and eating random plants which may or may not be toxic. For recently aborted cattle, proper veterinary help must be sought out to help plan the next steps: i.e.,Treating the cause of abortion and helping the cattle out to prepare them for future conception.

2. Providing Medical Assistance

Medical assistance does not always refer to medicines or drugs but it also involves other parameters such as nutrition, supplements, etc. medicine should have a 360-degree approach and it definitely consists of lifestyle alterations as well as certain changes in feeding habits.

Dietary fixes and proper nutrition play an important role in modulating immunity and health, thus, a few small changes in diets can help. Better fed cows have higher fertility rates and improved conception rates and in turn have a smooth pregnancy period with minimal risk of abortions and better milk yield as compared to cows kept on poor quality fodder/ration. A good amount of carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, and essential minerals like iron etc. play a pivotal role in the reproductive health of cattle.

Also, a novel homeopathic approach for this case is ABORTIGO which is an advanced Homoeopathic Veterinary Medicinal formulation for calving animals to prevent and treat abortions of any underlying cause to save the life of mother and child. It is used to prevent abortions of any underlying cause without any side effects or contraindications and helps in retaining uterine tonicity by stimulating hormones and nourishing the uterine muscles through increased metabolism of calcium and other minerals. It also acts as preventive medicine for habitual abortions by increasing immunity against all major infectious diseases which threaten the life of the fetus and also the mother.

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