Sunshine Of Pet Health World Health Day

No pet parent likes to think of their dog having worms, but there’s almost nothing unusual about it – in fact, your puppy or dog has probably had them at some point in their lives.

Most puppies are actually born with worms, which are contracted from their mother’s milk like Toxocara, while other dog worms are obtained from fleas and flies or the environment. If your puppy or dog has worms and the treatment is followed speedily, there’s no need for your dog’s health to be compromised at all.

Dr. Sakshi Sharma, MVSc, J&K

Different kinds of worms your dog may have

There are hundreds of kinds of worms that your dog could have, but some are more common than others. They all can have different kinds of symptoms. The best way for them is to look out for anything particularly unusual – especially in your dog’s feces – in case of worms are involved. The different kinds of worms, in general, can be:

Tapeworms

Roundworms

Hookworms

Whipworms

Lungworms

Heartworms etc.

How can your dog get these worms?

Puppies are infected with roundworms (Toxocaraspp and Toxascarisspp) from their mother’s milk.

This is why it is important to worm expectant and nursing mothers with a safe, licensed veterinary product.

Dogs can also be infected by eating contaminated rodents or soil.

Roundworms in dogs can be identified as long noodles-like shapes in the faeces or, in severe cases, in vomit.

Symptoms of worms in dogs

It’s not always easy to detect dog worms with your eyes, so don’t worry if you get it wrong – if you’re unsure about worms in your dog, or you don’t know what kind they are, consultation with a veterinarian can help solve this problem. Regular vet checkups will give your vet a chance to spot any potential dog health problems and help resolve them before they become serious. In any case, your vet should be consulted before you try to formulate any treatment yourself, just in case there’s a different problem at hand.

So the common symptoms to know if your dog has got worms are:

Dog worms in your pet’s faeces, vomit, or around their anus.
Weakness and depression.
Rubbing their bottom on the floor.
Diarrhea or vomiting.
Weight loss despite a good appetite.
An abnormally swollen stomach.
Severe vomiting, loss of appetite, and depression might be a result of a large burden causing a blockage of the intestine (which is usually seen in puppies).

Coughing and bleeding problems, among various other signs, may suggest Lungworm.

Prevention and control of worms in dogs

Your puppy should already be worm-free if they’ve come from a reputable breeder or rescue center, as it will have been dewormed before being handed over to you. Keep the records of the deworming treatment, and ask your vet how to continue the schedule. If you keep track of your pet’s deworming treatment and keep checking for symptoms, their chances of suffering through ill health because of worms are greatly reduced.

It’s not just puppies that suffer from the worms, but the adult dogs need worming too, as they might pick infections during their outdoor activities. Ask the vet to supply a dewormer and provide you with more information on the symptoms of worms in dogs. They can also tell you how frequently your dog would benefit from worming, so you can get a proper record.

Sometimes, stool sampling can be recommended for the proper identification of the worms involved. In this case, the stool samples are observed under the microscope to identify the type of eggs.

Dog worms and humans

Sometimes, dog worms can be transmitted to humans or spread dog-to-dog via faeces. Because of this, it is always a good idea to dispose of stools when your dog goes to the toilet outside. This will help to prevent re-infestation and will protect his playmates as well. There are a number of other parasites to look for which are present on your dog’s body, including fleas, mites, and ticks.

Although it’s alluring for them, try not to let your dog eat slugs and snails. Human infection is uncommon, but always use proper hygiene measures, such as making sure children wash their hands after playing with your pet just to be safe.

Generally, worms in dogs are not a serious concern. As long as you detect them and treat them in good time, your dog will be as happy as ever!

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Health is Wealth’ we have often read this quote since childhood, where we talk about the importance of good health as this is the ONLY and prime wealth we have in our lives. That’s true to many extents as wealth is of many types – monetary wealth, luxury wealth, etc., but the important one is always the wealth of Health.

Every Year on April 7th, The WHO – World Health Organization observes “WORLD HEALTH DAY,” and over the past 50 years, this event has brought to light important health issues such as mental Health, maternal/ child care, climate change, etc. The date of April 7th marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. World Health Day is a global health awareness day to spread awareness, and knowledge and to focus on topics that are often directly or indirectly ignored- for instance, mental Health.

Tanvi Shendye, Bombay Veterinary College

Health includes but is not limited to physical Health (a state of being free from diseases). In fact, Health is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in which disease and infirmity are absent. Each year on World Health Day, the WHO announces a theme for the day. The 2021 theme for World Health Day is “Building a fairer, healthier world.”

What is a fairer, healthier world?

A world is considered to be healthy when there are peace and justice prevailing with happiness and perfect Health as its anchor. A world is considered to be fair when no species is considered to be greater or smaller, where each and every being, regardless of their species, race, religion, or ethnicity, are treated with love and kindness. Good Health is a fundamental right of every single being walking the face of the earth. Yes, this includes all wildlife, all stray animals, all pets, all trees, all birds, and all humans!

This World Health Day 2021, let’s talk about the Physical, Mental, and Social well-being of our beloved furry friends, our pets who are our family members and are at the core of our lives. This world health day. Here’s how you can ensure good Health in pets!

PHYSICAL HEALTH

This topic is often touched upon almost daily in our blogs, so please make sure to read them! This world health day, we can ensure our pet’s good physical Health by following the 4 steps to physical wellness
1. General checkups
2. Routine Deworming
3. Vaccination
4. Exercises Let’s discuss them in detail-

1. General Check-ups

General Check-ups refer to routine health checkups of your pets. Once every 8-12 months, it’s a good practice to take your furry friend to the veterinarian. Why? Ensure your furry baby is scanned thoroughly for any ailments!

There are some diseases that are cryptic (for example, cancer) while some diseases are very mild, which often goes unnoticed, as the signs/symptoms your pet might be showing are too bleak to be noticed. Your Vet will often carry out the routine procedures of running a blood panel to ensure there’s no infection of any sort. They will also make sure that your pet’s gums, teeth, ears, nails, and skin are in perfect shape. That’s the veterinarian’s part. Here’s what you, as a pet parent, can do on a daily basis –

Check your dog/cat’s fur coat for any ticks/fleas

Ticks and fleas are notorious for spreading diseases such as tapeworm infection, and tick fever (Ehrlichiaspp, Babesia spp). A routine daily checkup of these ectoparasites is a great way to start focusing on the Physical Health of your pets.

The use of shampoos that have good action against ticks and fleas can be used for this purpose, along with the use of other tools such as spot-on, anti-flea collars, etc.

Pro Tip– brushing your pet’s fur with a comb almost daily has immense beneficial effects.

It gives a sense of calm, and relief to your baby (as combing/brushing is scratching their backs)
It helps you to locate ticks and fleas quickly!
No fur knots formed!

2. Routine Deworming

It is a good practice to follow the deworming schedule as prescribed by your Vet. Generally, adults are dewormed once every 3 to 4 months as it prevents scope for any endoparasitic infections such as tapeworms, roundworms, etc. Tapeworms are particularly very intimidating creatures as they tend to take up all the nutrients from your pet’s body to thrive and cause your pet to lose weight, and become weaker. And it’s a fact if you’re physically weak/not strong enough, you tend to be mentally weak too. If you’re physically being bothered, it’s pretty obvious you’re mentally going to get bothered too! Hence, deworm your pets!

3. Vaccination

Routine vaccination schedules and record-keeping are extremely important aspects of the general fitness of your furry friend.

Adults require annual vaccination against rabies and other viral diseases such as Parvovirus, Distemper virus, and Leptospira bacteria. We are blessed with good vaccines and must follow this yearly vaccination schedule to prevent many of the notorious diseases such as gastrointestinal infections, etc. Thanks to Covid-19, we all know the importance of immunity and how vaccines play an important role in building it. Vaccinations in pets play the same role! Vaccines build up immunity for your pets so that they are not harmed when exposed to dangerous viruses and bacteria.

4. Exercise

Taking your pet for a refreshing walk or jogging daily with your furry paw ensures your pet has good physical activity. Exercising daily has immense health benefits, which act as a base to build upon good Health, a happy mind, and a sound body. Exercise acts as a stimulant and releases happy hormones. Exercise helps to increase flexibility and endurance. Also, it boosts strength, and provides mental satisfaction and happiness. Exercises keep many health problems caused by obesity at bay! When your dog lacks exercise, it ends up becoming bored or frustrated. And this can manifest itself as destructive behavior or aggression.

Here’s what you can do –

Daily walks 2-4 times per day to refresh them and give them relief from holding their bladder.
Playing with balls/toys
Running in the backyard
Going on hikes or short jog
Toys and play area for puppies and kittens

MENTAL & SOCIAL HEALTH

Let’s talk about the lesser-known facets which prove to be essential for maintaining the good Health of our furry friends – Mental and Social well-being.

Pets, like humans, can undergo periods of stress, anxiety, and depression, loneliness due to certain events occurring around them. Just like humans, pets too get affected by it.

Here’s what you can do to ensure good mental and social Health for your pets-

1. Give them time and attention

Yes, the best part of your pets’ day is when they spend time with you. You are the best thing in their lives. Never forget this fact! They love when you just give them a little time and attention despite your hectic schedule. So go on, talk to them, love them, take them on walks and just focus on increasing the bond between you two.

This ensures 2 things

Happiness for your pets
Happiness for you

And just by being there and spending some time with them, it’s a scientific fact that stress levels rapidly decrease (in humans and animals both), and happy hormones start increasing.

2. Speak Positive Words.

Whenever your pet is acting like a good boy/good girl, make sure they know it too! Saying positive words and good thoughts, words of encouragement, does, in fact, help your pets feel super proud and happy. It relaxes the stress and promotes happiness!! We all need a ray of sunshine in our lives. For pets, you are the ray of sunshine! So go on, talk to them! Tell your pets how your day was; ask them how their day was. Maybe you both won’t understand each other due to the language barrier, but trust me, we do understand emotions regardless of language and species. Try it today!

3. Walks

Yes, daily walks help in promoting the good physical Health of your pets but also, it does help in the mental sector too. Walks help to refresh their minds and enjoy the beauty of nature. There are endless benefits of walking.

Rejuvenation
Happiness Quotient
Analysis of situation
Enjoying nature
Staying fit
Mental and physical stimulation
Obesity can be kept under check

You can decide where to walk your pets. Dog parks seem to be a great place too. It will help your little furry friend make some other friends while you too can make friends with other pet parents. So go on make some friends at the park and have a happy little dog party!

4. Socializing

When your furry babies are babies (puppies), make sure you’re taking them between humans and fellow dogs to initiate friendship. Even if your pets are adults, try to make them aware of their surroundings and encourage them to initiate friendships with fellow humans and fellow dogs. Friendship and Bonding are the core nature of all creatures. We always notice every single animal on this planet has some or the other kind of association with some other animal. There are a mutual bonding and love which binds us all. Hence, make sure you’re allowing your pet to expand its horizons and enjoy what life has to offer by loving and bonding with others. This helps with conditions such as social anxiety, loneliness, depression, lethargy, and isolation.

This World Health Day ’21, let’s keep in mind the theme “Building a fairer, healthier world” by focusing on the health of our pets along with us humans! Let’s start this trend to prioritize our well-being along with the well-being of all of them living amongst us, which includes our pets, our stray community animals, our wild animals, our birds, and our trees! Only when we respect nature and its beings can we thrive physically and mentally. Only when we believe and vouch for working to build a fairer, healthier world for all can we actually stay connected, grounded, and healthy in the true sense.

It’s a circle of life; let’s pledge to be a part of the change to preserve, save and grow our community as citizens of earth. Let’s pledge to BUILD A FAIRER AND HEALTHIER WORLD! We, the Goel Vet Pharma team, wish you and your furry friend a Very Happy World Health Day’21. Here’s to a new chapter of building a happy, fairer, and healthier world!

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