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carry Lyme disease? This is a very timely question as this addition to clinical signs. Treatment disease is being discussed widely. is based on antibiotics.

Unfortunately, the final answer isnot Since the responsible transmitting in yet. Contact with Dr. John Farley agent is the tick. the best preven- at the British Columbia Centre for tative measure is to provide proper Disease Control reveals that the tick protection. The majority of the quality flea producis provide tick causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi. protection. If you visit an area that has not been identified in BC ticks. has a higher incidence of ticks. use Tick surveys are being conducted to this protection regularly and inspect

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serotiters (blood tests) must be con- ducted to identify B. burgdoferi in

your pet daily for ticks. If you find

infection with Lyme disease can a tick. inform your veterinarian. If occur in animals. At present several you cannot reach the veterinarian. cases have been suspected in the in- spray the tick with a quick kill flea terior but the testing methods that product and several minutes later confirmed the cases have come remove the tick with a pair of fine under question. In the east the Cor- tweezers close to the skin and nell Feline Health Center issued a remove with a slow steady pressure. bulletin indicating unconfirmed Try to remove the entire tick. Clean reports of Lyme Disease in cats. the area with rubbing alcohoi after Fever, foss of appetite, and joint-limb removal. If you do not get all the tic'x, disorders have been observed in a h. d lump will often form after eats. To diagnose Lyme disease,

removal. With time this will disap-

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pear. [f not. please consult your veterinarian.

For further information relating to human Lyme Disease, contact your local health unit for the latest infor mation bulletin.

Should a dog with a thick coat be clipped? In the summer climate, it is the dog's natural drive to lose the insulating layer of thick coat accumulated in winter. This will aid in avoiding heat build-up. To assist this natural pro- cess. clipping the dog down in hot weather can be beneficial. This is especially true if you cannot properly comb out the undercoat or prevent mats from building up. Not all breeds respond well though, as the extreme- ly dense fur dogs can take a long time to grow their fur back. eg. Chows, Huskies. Proper brushing and bathing should be tried first.

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TICKS & LYME DISEASE ASK THE VET

Dr. Brad Gilbert D.V.M.

Question: [ have always wondered if ! should get my cat's nails clipped. Once you start, do you have to get them done often? Can I do it myself? She ss an indoor cat, ner nails get very sharp because she doesn't wear them down.

Answer: Cats tend NOT to wear their nails down as they are retracted into the paws most of the time so unless theyre climbing a lot of trees youll find they are usually long, curv- ed and sharp (all normal). Cats main- tain their nails at the proper length and honed to sharp points by scrat- ching. }f this happens to be done on your funiture instead of a scratching post, OR if your cat is older and can't retract her claws as readily such that they occasionally get hooked in the carpeting, you can certainly trim the nails. The pointed, curved clear por- tion can be snipped off with a good sharp pair of nail trimmers — just be

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careful to avoid the quick’ which is pink in color and contains nerves and blood vessels. Pressing on the toe just above the nail will make it more accessible. If you have any doubts, ask your veterinarian to show you the first time You can clip 2s often as necessary — usually every 2-3 weeks. Question: Is catnip a safe treat for our pet cat? I often have wondered if it has a long term effect on the health of the animal. Almost all toys, scratching posts. etc. come with catnip.

Answer: Research to date indicates that catnip is an apparently safe herb which can alter the behavior of wild and domestic cats without perma- nent alteration or damage. The tesponse is characterized by behavior somewhat similar to that of a cat in heat: sniffing, licking and chewing at the plant. followed by head shaking. face rubbing, rolling over and body

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