Stacey B's Kissed By An Angel
Krissy
wins Best of Breed for a 5 pt major toward GCH
Thank you, Judge: Kathleen Korbet
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Nor Cal Toy Dog Specialty
Stacey B's Kissed By An Angel
Krissy
wins Best of Breed for a 5 pt major toward GCH
Thank you, Judge: Kathleen Korbet
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Vaccine Alert
Recent
studies in the U.S. and the U.K. have produced significant evidence to
support very limited use of vaccines in dogs and cats. Current
recommendations are as follows:Dog’s and cat’s immune systems are mature by four to six months of age. The most conservative vaccine schedule would include puppy shots and a final one year booster.
The “puppy shot combo” is good for at least eight years and should not be repeated for the life of the dog (or cat). I use the four month maturity cut-off for my own dogs with no booster as per Dr. Schultz. (School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Do not re-vaccinate your dog (or cat) with core vaccines. The bordatella vaccine has shorter (9-12 months) duration. It is required for boarding although there is little evidence that it will be effective in warding off infection. Use only the nasal application. If your dog gets “kennel cough”, it is generally mild and self-limiting and does not respond to medication, much like the common cold.
Rabies vaccines are required every three years although they last more like 7 to 10 years. A current challenge is in progress in hopes of bringing the law into line with current vaccine research. http://www.rabieschallengefund.org/
Other vaccines available but not recommended due to adverse effects and/or lack of effectiveness are:
Lyme vaccine, Coronavirus, Giardiasis, and Rattlesnake envenomation. (Home School of Veterinary Medicine UC Davis).
There are many harmful effects of over vaccination, including:
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (usually fatal), Brain and nervous system damage, Encephalitis, Vaccine induced cancers, Anaphylactic shock (massive allergic reaction), Epilepsy and seizures, Behavioral problems; anxiety or aggression and Allergies.
These and other adverse effects are being reported from studies compiled by Catherine O’Driscoll canine-health-concern.org.uk
We came across an article about the new drug ProHeart 6 that is being prescribed for heartworm prevention. A 6 year old healthy dog named Jack died unexpectedly after receiving the drug ProHeart 6. You can read more about Jack’s story here.
Don’t be afraid to talk to your veterinarian about your questions and concerns of over vaccinating. It could not only extend the lifespan of your dog, but save it’s life.
Antiseptic vs Disinfectant
Antiseptics and disinfectants are both
related to microbiology. These are chemicals frequently used to stop or
reduce microbial growth and thereby prevent the spread of infections and
diseases, as well as to stop contaminations. Some chemicals belong to
both categories showing that the difference is not based on the chemical
structure but the application.
Antiseptics
Antiseptics are chemicals used to
destroy microorganisms on living tissue/body. This is essential in
preventing infection sepsis “wounds are getting worse” with further
microbial infections. Antiseptics could be against bacteria, fungi, or a
wide range of organisms. Depending on the application, they are
identified as antibacterial, antifungal etc. Some antiseptics can
destroy microorganisms completely, and some can only prevent growth or
multiplication. Antiseptics were first introduced by Joseph Lister to be
used in surgical processes upon observing that people die after
surgery, due to post surgery infections on wounds. Louis Pasteur also
worked on the same field and introduced many developments.
Among the common antiseptics, alcohol,
also known as surgical spirit, is famous and one of the first ever
antiseptics used. Boric acid is used for vaginal yeast infections and in
eyewash. Hydrogen peroxide is used to clean wounds. Iodine is
frequently used in hospitals for pre and post-surgery cleansing. Sodium
chloride, sodium carbonate, phenols, and many others are also used
depending on the application. One important feature that antiseptics
should hold is to be harmless or do minimal damage to live tissue. If
the antiseptic damages human body, it could not be used efficiently.
Disinfectants
Many chemicals belong to the class of
disinfectants. These chemicals are used to destroy microorganisms on
non-living surfaces and objects. Disinfectants may destroy bacteria or
fungi by interfering with their metabolism or by disrupting cell walls.
These are frequently used in hospitals, surgery rooms, kitchens and
bathrooms where microorganisms have the chance to grow rapidly and
spread diseases exponentially. Ideal disinfectant may fully sterilize a
surface, but it is not the case always. When these chemicals are applied
some microorganisms build resistance against them and make the
situation worse. Therefore, sometimes the concentrations used may have
to be elevated.
Alcohols, aldehydes, oxidizing agents,
and household bleach are very popular disinfectants. Iodine, ozone,
silver, and copper salts are also used depending on the application. UV
light is also used as a disinfectant when disinfectant should be applied
without wetting a surface or when frequent disinfection is necessary.
Disinfectants are quite harsh compared to antiseptics because they have
to work on surfaces with many types of microorganisms. Disinfectants are
most of the time “broad- spectrum” cleaners due to this reason.
Disinfectants are very strong chemicals, and they cannot be used instead
of antiseptics in almost all situations because they are toxic and
damage living tissues.
What is the difference between Antiseptic and Disinfectant?• Antiseptics are used to destroy microorganisms on living tissues, but disinfectants are used to destroy microorganisms on surfaces and non-living objects.
• Antiseptics should be harmless or with minimal harm to live tissues, but disinfectants should not necessarily be harmless to tissues because they are not directly applied. However, encounter with the human body should be minimal.
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