VETERINARY PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.
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HOW TO PREVENT YOUR PET HAVING HEALTH PROBLEMS
Preventing diseases occurring to our pets leads to an increase in the quality of life for our beloved animals, and this increases their happiness, and thus increases our own happiness too.
Preventive medicine is focused on improving the animal’s welfare and monitoring its health, so we can prevent the onset of any disease. And this is especially important if your pet will have contact with children, as some of these diseases can affect humans and may be transmitted by our pets. These are called zoonoses.
Historically from the beginning, medicine was focused on the diagnosis of a disease and its subsequent cure. Thus a wide range of curative medicines has developed. But today medicine focuses more upon the importance of observation and healthcare, eliminating the risks and taking measures to prevent any loss of health, coupled with diagnosis of any disease in its early stages, where its resolution is easier.
Preventive medicine is based on five pillars:
• Providing welfare. Environmental conditions will affect health. A clean, warm and comfortable place is very important to maintain our pets’ good health.
• Regular de-worming. Both external and internal parasites will decrease the immune system, making our pets more defenseless when facing other disease agents. Parasites can transmit some very serious infections.
• Vaccinate annually against rabies and other infectious diseases such as Distemper, Parvovirosis, Hepatitis, Feline Leukemia, etc.
• Provide adequate nutrition, appropriate to the age and health of the animal. Our cats and dogs will have their life expectancy increased by improving their diet. The type of food they are given is very important to preserve their health.
• Early investigation. Should you spot anything unusual with your pet, be sure to take your pet to a vet for an early analysis and diagnostic tests for the presence of endemic diseases like canine Leishmaniasis, Tick-borne Diseases or Feline Leukemia. The treatment will be considerably more effective if detected in the early stages.
Your pet will always be grateful to you.
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