Monday, February 6, 2012
A Scramble to Rescue Dolphins
Click to read more: In just over three weeks, 129 common dolphins have stranded themselves along 20 miles of Cape Cod beaches.
Raw goat and veggies: Kibble's off the menu for these dogs
Raw goat and veggies: Kibble's off the menu for these dogs
My main problem with this article is the feeding of raw goat; it's just too risky. There is a reason why we cook our meat, to destroy parasites and bacteria. Feeding your pet raw food puts not only your pet at risk but it also puts you at risk.
I don't however, have a problem with feeding home made diets to your pets and I've seen these diets work wonders for pets with certain health problems. BUT if you're going to you must consult with a veterinary nutritionist in order to develop a nutritionally balanced meal. If you don't you're putting your pet at great risk. Also remember there are certain human foods that are toxic to pets such as grapes and raisins, bread dough, macadamia nuts, chocolate, garlic, onions, and foods artificially sweetened with xylitol.
One last thing, in defense of commercial pet food companies please remember companies like Hill's, Purina and Royal Canin have contributed a lot to the advancement of veterinary medicine through their constant research and have worked hard to make their diets the best that they can be.
Remember the Internet is a great source of information; it is also a great source of misinformation.
My main problem with this article is the feeding of raw goat; it's just too risky. There is a reason why we cook our meat, to destroy parasites and bacteria. Feeding your pet raw food puts not only your pet at risk but it also puts you at risk.
I don't however, have a problem with feeding home made diets to your pets and I've seen these diets work wonders for pets with certain health problems. BUT if you're going to you must consult with a veterinary nutritionist in order to develop a nutritionally balanced meal. If you don't you're putting your pet at great risk. Also remember there are certain human foods that are toxic to pets such as grapes and raisins, bread dough, macadamia nuts, chocolate, garlic, onions, and foods artificially sweetened with xylitol.
One last thing, in defense of commercial pet food companies please remember companies like Hill's, Purina and Royal Canin have contributed a lot to the advancement of veterinary medicine through their constant research and have worked hard to make their diets the best that they can be.
Remember the Internet is a great source of information; it is also a great source of misinformation.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Hundreds of cruise passengers hit with stomach illness
Hundreds of cruise passengers hit with stomach illness
Just an FYI. Remember we talked about Norovirus.
Just an FYI. Remember we talked about Norovirus.
Campylobacteriosis
I came across this article Pennsylvania health department says more people may have been sickened by raw milk. The illnesses were caused by a bacteria call Campylobacter, so I thought we'd briefly talk about Campylobacteriosis.
Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial disease most commonly caused by Camylobacter jejuni. It is a major cause of foodborne
illness, estimated to affect 2 million people in the US every year.
How do you get it?
It is found in the feces of clinically healthy
poultry, cattle, swine as well as dogs and cats. Poultry is a major reservoir and virtually
all chicken and turkey contain the organism.
Sources of contaminated food include
- Undercooked poultry, pork, shellfish
- Water
- Raw (unpasteurized) milk and milk products
- People can also get Campylobacter by coming into contact with infected animals feces
Clinical signs in humans
- High fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, profuse watery diarrhea
- Typically lasts 5 to 7 days
- Deaths are rare
- In rare cases it can lead to a syndrome called Guillain-Barre, which is a nervous system disease that causes progressive muscular weakness of extremities that can lead to paralysis
Prevention
- Pasteurization of milk and milk products – there is a reason why we do it!
- Proper treatment of drinking water
- Proper cooking of foods of animal origin - All poultry should be cooked to reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.
- Proper washing of hands while handling raw food and avoid cross contamination
- Proper washing of hands after contact with animals and animal feces
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