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Responsible Dog Ownership
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Health Topics:
TICK BORNE DISEASES
To date, (June 23, 2010) there have been 4 confirmed cases of the tick borne disease called EHRLICHIA CANIS on Vancouver Island. This particular disease is “new” to this area. For the full story click here.
This information is not intended to make anyone panic, as many of us have pulled countless ticks off our dogs and never had related health issues that we were aware of. It is just a reminder to all of us to be diligent in examining our dogs for ticks and recognizing the symptoms when our dog(s) seem unwell. It truly can make a difference!
For information about tick borne diseases, please visit 'Jasper's Canine Tick-Borne Disease Information Page', at http://www.vintagegoldens.com/tick.htm, which was created by Anne McGuire, and is recognized as one of the very best on-line resources, for both pet owners and veterinarians. Ehrlichia Canis is discussed on this site. Specific information regarding a pilot study on tick collection here on Vancouver Island is below as well as general information relating to Ticks and Lyme Disease.
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. www.bccdc.ca Just type in the word “tick” or “Lyme” in the search area of this website.
TICKS AND LYME DISEASE IN PETSHere is the presentation for the Vancouver Island pilot study to inventory tick species, tick distribution and the presence of an emerging zoonotic pathogen.
The BC Centre for Disease Control, specifically, their Overview of Lyme disease.
Submitting Ticks for Laboratory Assessment
If possible, save the tick in a container with a tight fitting lid. If the tick is still alive, dampen a small cotton ball and put it into the tick container to keep it alive. A live tick is necessary for culturing the spirochete bacteria which causes Lyme Disease. The owner or veterinarian must label the container with the date, name and address of the owner and of the animal bitten, where on the animal's body it was bitten, and what part of the province the tick probably came from. Then, the labeled container should be mailed as soon as possible to:
BC Centre for Disease Control
Zoonotic Disease and Emerging Pathogens Laboratory
655 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver BC V5Z 4R4
Below is a link to a list of plants that have the ability to cripple and poison and should be avoided by children and pets!
LIST OF PLANTS THAT CRIPPLE AND POISON
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