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A cheery Friday to you and your furry/not so furry family..
In today's article I am reporting on a story predicting higher heartworm and lyme disease infections in certain areas based on climate/parasite models..
Yes, unfortunately even more to worry about.
So..with ALL this uncertainty, WHAT do do?
Ideally prevent illness in the first place, and in my opinion, a quality supplement with a variety of joint, immune, skin, and gastrointestinal supportive products are key.
Such as antioxidants, essential fatty acids, probiotics, colostrum, glucosamine/chondroitin and MSM
One such option is my supplement- you can use others, but just make sure they have most of those ingredients. Mine just also happens to have higher than typical levels of ingredients, and is proving helpful for thousands of dogs.
PLUS you can now get a TRIAL bottle for 37% OFF
My Dog Supplement, Ultimate Canine Health Formula is here
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CAPC forecasts higher heartworm infections in South Central, Southeastern states
The forecast covers heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis
Source: https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) predicts in its newly released parasite forecast that heartworm occurrence will be higher than average this year .
“We started providing our annual forecasts over eight years ago because of the dynamic and ever changing nature of parasites,” says CAPC executive director, Christopher Carpenter, DVM.
“Over the years, we have seen these diseases continue to move. Our annual forecast will alert pet owners to the risks this year and remind them our pets need to be tested and protected year-round.”
The council’s forecast predicts these areas are the riskiest for parasite-related diseases:
South Central and Southeastern states are expected to see a higher than average infections with heartworm.
The areas of greatest concern are those along the Mississippi River from Northern Louisiana into Illinois.
Areas with historically lower incidence of heartworm such as Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, should note the predicted higher prevalence.
The Appalachian region, the Atlantic Coast, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are seeing a high threat again for Lyme disease.
Northwestern Minnesota is forecasted to be active with the transmission of the agents of anaplasmosis.
Southern Central states, particularly Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri are expected to see higher numbers of ehrlichiosis.
To monitor the activity in your county throughout the year, click here. |
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Week!
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| Hi Dr Jones,
I just wanted to nominate Ted our Irish Setter pup for pet of the week. When we lost our 14 year old Springer from kidney disease we were so heartbroken.
Meg also had arthritis and CCD and when she went our lives and home were so empty. But then along came Ted. He is a 19 week old bundle of trouble and we are enjoying every minute!
We love watching your videos. We learn loads and love seeing your own animals too. Just keep doing what you do Dr Jones!
Chris
Thanks Chris! Dr Andrew :-) |
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S. If you live in one of the high risk areas, then your dog should be on a heartworm preventive. For the rest of us in low risk areas, focus on decreasing mosquitoe bites, natural mosquitoe control.. ( ie some of hte essential oils..)
As for the other diseases, the primary thing is TICK control.. ie Ehrlichia, Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis
Daily checking for ticks, and IF in a serious high risk tick area, then you may also need to use one of the conventional meds..
Ideally though its daily checking and removal of ticks.
Get out the diatomaceous earth for some natural control
P.P.S. If you have yet to TRY my dog supplement, Ultimate Canine Health Formula, I encourage you to do so. It can help support your dog's immune and other body systems, potentially helping prevent disease in the 1st place.
You can get a FULL trial bottle for 37% OFF
P.P.P.S... It's sometimes good to lighten up.. Happy Friday :-) |
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