For the “Journée nationale de la stérilisation animale au Québec”, our team has sterilised stray cats from the Lac des Pins campground, in St-Antoine-Abbé. During the surgery of stray cats, veterinarians use two methods to identify that the cats have been neutered. The first one consists of ear-tipping of the left ear. The second method consists of using green tattoo ink on the surgical incisions of the females. These methods are commonly used in Trap-neuter-return programs.
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Domestic cat with rabies in Montérégie
The MAPAQ has informed us of a confirmed case of rabies in a domestic cat in Roxton Falls, Montérégie. This is the first case of rabies in a house pet in the province this year. So far 4 bats and an arctic fox tested positive for the disease this year. Rabies is present everywhere in the province of Quebec, which is why it is important to get your pets vaccinated.
Lyme’s disease, Heartworm, Leptospirosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis:
Here is an interactive map of Canada allowing you to see the positive cases reported for each disease. If you need any information about these diseases and how to prevent them, don’t hesitate to contact us.
https://www.notificationmaladiesanimales.com/content/prevmap.aspx?currentprev=LS
Did you know monensin is toxic for dogs?
Monensin, a food additive for cattle and poultry, is highly appetent for dogs but also life-threatening for them. It causes paralysis starting at the pelvic limbs. It can reach the muscles used for breathing and lead to respiratory arrest. There is no antidote for monensin. The treatment consists of removing the source of the poisoning and keeping the dog hospitalized with IV treatment. The prognosis is reserved.