External parasites from pets

Written by Sophie Le Bars - Denost. Posted in News, Cats, Dogs, Leaflets, General information, NAC

The external parasites of dogs and cats

Our pets can be the target of different parasites it is important to know in order to better combat.

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1/Fleas

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Fleas are external parasite of dogs and cats the most frequent.

A few figures that make think :

-1 female may lay 50 Eggs per day during 50 to 100 days
-1 chip lives on average 100 days
-the fallen eggs hatch into larvae in 3 to 7 days
-These larvae develop into adult fleas 2 weeks to 1 month (more quickly if animals are present)
-in the absence of animals to stitch, the larvae can survive several months.

Cheyletiellose and demodectic mange

Written by Sophie Le Bars - Denost. Posted in Dogs, Leaflets, General information, NAC, Uncategorized

Here is a presentation of two lesser known skin parasites :

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The Cheyletiellose

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Presentation

Cheyletiella is a mite of large feeding on scales on the skin of animals, including dogs and rabbits. Females lay eggs on hair. The complete cycle lasts 3 about weeks. The cheyletielles can survive 5 to 6 weeks in the external environment, They then feed of small dust mites, but need a host to reproduce.

My horse has a wound: first aid to achieve.

Written by Sophie Le Bars - Denost. Posted in News, Horses

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The wounds are a problem frequently faced by horse owners.

In front of a wound, It should be of quickly call the veterinarian, especially if it is necessary to suture the wound: in this case indeed the suture must be quickly carried out. The veterinarian will advise you on the best approach to adopt.

Here are some tips allowing you to make the right moves pending the veterinarian, and especially to avoid making errors.