Derek | December 17, 2010
Movies and TV have given people the idea that puppies and kittens make heart-warming holiday gifts for kids, spouses and other significant others. But the reality is more often heart-wrenching for most of these living, breathing “gifts”, not to mention the families who end up giving up the pets once they grow and require more [...]
Derek | December 8, 2010
The word pyometra can be divided into two root words Pyo means pus Metra refers to the uterus Pyometra starts after a dog goes through a heat cycle, usually within about 3 to 5 weeks Spaying is the treatment of choice Prognosis is usually favorable, providing that the patient is not profoundly ill Anatomy The [...]
Derek | December 8, 2010
(If you don’t know about SA MAST, you should. They do outstanding work in Khayelitsha township in Cape Town, sterilising and rescuing animals. I received this appeal this week. Please assist if you can, sterilisation is at the very core of our war against animal neglect and abuse… – animalman) We are in trouble. Our [...]
Derek | December 8, 2010
lntroduction A variety of agricultural insecticide products are utilised daily to control insects In crops as well as in our homes and gardens. Various products are also registered for the control of parasites on dogs, cats, horses and livestock. A range of chemical active ingredients, including organophosphates and carbamates, are included in products for agricultural [...]
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