Pomona Valley Veterinary Hospital: Kidney Failure

Kidney disease in the dog and cat is a common and difficult disorder to manage. Often called CRF (Chronic Renal Failure), it is seen most often in the older dog or cat. This disease is extremely bad in any animal because the Kidneys are responsible for filtering and removing waste material from the blood stream. There are different causes for Kidney disease including inherited defects, infections or toxic substances entering the body such as Anti-Freeze fluid for cars. We can't often determine the exact cause, but with careful care and treatment by both our doctors as well as their owners, the disease can be managed. Most treatments are aimed at decreasing the workload of the kidneys, reducing the severity of symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease. The newest solution in this case was recently introduced, a Kidney transplant. Because this type of surgery is extremely dangerous, consultation to a specialist is needed. Kidney disease is something that can be extremely painful to your pet and devastating to thier owners, so we recommend constant visits and extra care for any of our patients with this type of disease.

What you need to know about flea control

-The adult fleas you may see on your pet are only the tip of the infestation iceberg. Immature stages (eggs, larvae and pupae) may exist in and around your home.

-Immature fleas are hard to see, but may be found anywhere an infested pet has been. They may thrive unseen in many areas of the home, such as carpets, bedding and cracks in flooring.

-Fleas can reproduce indoors year-round

-Remember, some infested pets will scratch, others can also lick and groom themselves in an attempt to rid their coats and fleas. Make sure your pet is treated monthly throughout the year to ensure effective flea control.

Which worms why?

Merial recently handed out these flyers with very IMPORTANT information about WORMS dangerous to both ANIMALS & HUMANS

Heartworms: Among the most dangerous parasitic worm threat to dogs.

Pet Threat: YES

Human Threat: VERY RARELY

Hookworms: Dangerous parasites that can lead to anemia, and potentially kill small puppies.

Pet Threat: YES

Human Threat: YES

Roundworms: Intestinal parasites that can be fatal to dogs. Children are vulnerable to infection.

Pet Threat: YES

Human Threat: YES

Whipworms: A parasite that shows up less frequently than heartworms, hookworms and roundworms.

Pet Threat: YES

Human Threat: No validaded cases

Tapeworms: A non-fatal parasite that a dog can contract by accidentally swallowing infected fleas.

Pet Threat: YES

Human Threat: Very Rarely

for more information: http://www.whichwormswhy.com/

Why is regular deworming so important?

Regular deworming is the best way to prevent parasitic disease, and the transmission of intestinal parasites from pets to people. Frequent deworming is crucial for newborm puppies and kittens because they can be seriously harmed by parasites. Regular deworming also prevents the shedding of parasite eggs, which can contaminate yards or any place pets defecate. The danger is not only that your pet can be reinfected, but that family members can be infected too.

Puppies and Kittens need 2 dewormings two weeks apart, from there they should be dewormed every 6 months

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