Learn with Steem - Animal Health

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Animals, including pets and cattle, play an important role in both our households and the economy as well. Maintaining the good health of our animals is very necessary; in economic aspects, it will encourage great productivity, leading to a higher income. Pets are lovely and, in most cases, the closest friends of humans. If they are not well taken care of, it might result in poor health, exposing the animal to diseases that may cause the death of your pet. Animal health is very essential to prolong the lives of our pets and livestock, and it also helps the economy through high productivity.

ABOUT COMMON DISEASES IN PETS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM.

Pets do suffer from different types of diseases that affect their growth and, at times, lead to death. I would like to emphasize two of the common pets in our households, which are dogs and cats.

Common Diseases That Affect Dogs

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Dental disease
Dogs are not like humans who clean their teeth once or twice a day; what they do is just eat. Bacteria buildup may lead to gum disease and tooth loss.

• Prevention
  Regular brushing of the dog's teeth and a dental cleaning routine with your veterinarian.

Heartworms
These are caused by parasites, which may lead to lung disease and heart failure.

• Prevention
  Regular tests should be carried out on the dog, as well as the use of heartworm prevention methods like injections and medications.

Fleas and Ticks
Most times, pets come into contact with external parasites like fleas and ticks, which may also transmit other diseases to the pets.

• Prevention
  Inspect your dog regularly for signs of infestation and use medications.

Obesity
Health problems may arise due to excessive weight in dogs.

• Prevention
  Regular exercise for the dog will help the situation, along with feeding a balanced diet and being cautious about the regular meal portions.

Common Diseases That Affect Cats

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Urinary Tract Disease
This disease is common in cats, caused by bacteria, and it results in painful urination.

• Prevention
  Regular check-ups with your veterinarian, feeding the cat a balanced diet, and always providing fresh drinking water for the cat.

Upper Respiratory Infection
This disease is noticeable when symptoms like sneezing arise; it is caused by a virus.

• Prevention
  Isolate your cat from infected cats, ensure regular vaccinations, and maintain good hygiene.

Ear Infections
These are caused by bacteria, which leads to pain in the cat's ear.

• Prevention
  Make it a routine to clean your cat's ears and have regular check-ups with your veterinarian.

ABOUT COMMON DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM.

Diseases can render livestock unhealthy, leading to low productivity and economic breakdown. I will emphasize two common livestock species, which are cattle and pigs.

Common Diseases That Affect Cattle

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Parasites
Both external and internal parasites are very common in transmitting diseases to livestock, causing weight loss and low production.

Footrot
This disease is caused by bacteria, which may render the cattle lame.

• Prevention
  Use footrot vaccines, provide frequent shelter, ensure good nutrition, and maintain good hoof care.

Common Diseases That Affect Pigs

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Mastitis
This is a common disease in pigs caused by bacteria, which may lead to udder infections and reduced milk production.

• Prevention
  Use mastitis vaccines, practice good udder care, and provide good nutrition and shelter.

ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL VACCINATION AND THE CORRECT WAY TO VACCINATE.

Importance

Animal vaccination is very important for animal health; it reduces the high risk of disease transmission and the spreading of diseases to other animals and even to humans. Vaccination aids in economic benefits by preventing the death of animals, which may lead to losses. Vaccination will help improve productivity and reduce veterinarian charges.

Correct Way To Vaccinate

When vaccinating your animals, certain factors should be considered, such as age differences, health status, and behavior. Vaccines must be licensed and approved by regulatory authorities. Keep records of vaccines, including the date of administration and the date of expiration.
Animal health is necessary and should be taken important.

I hope this will change our mindset towards showing concern for animals.

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