THANE: It isn't just people who find themselves falling sick with the dip in temperature, but additionally pets which are affected by breathing infections and even flu, cough and chilly, claimed veterinarians from the town.
City-based veterinarians had been getting plenty of four-legged visitors, who are suffering from breathing problems owing to early morning fog, fluctuating temperature throughout the day and night and mud debris in the air, and so forth. The symptoms of breathing drawback are watery nostril and eyes, which even flip yellow or red in the condition deteriorates.
Dr Manohar Akole, a veteranarian from the town, stated, "Since the past two weeks, there has been a 15 per cent rise in the number of pets suffering from respiratory ailments. A few of them are down with flu, seen sneezing and have dry cough. Most of these pets are foreign breeds like German Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever and Pomeranian. The Indian breeds, however, have a better immune system and they are accustomed to the weather here."
The experts even stated that in the case of dogs aged above seven, even arthritis is not unusual. Also, if puppies don't seem to be treated for cold in time, they may be able to suffer from pneumonia.
Not simply these animals, however birds too are affected by breathing problems.
"Pet owners do not understand that birds also need warmth and they should ideally be shutting their cage and covering it in bedsheet instead of keeping it open. The exotic birds are facing respiratory problems due to which then there is swelling in their eyes or a discharge from their nose or eyes. Unlike humans, birds cannot adjust to the weather as they do not have enough insulation to protect themselves and struggle to maintain their body temperature," stated Dr Hemant Thange, unique specialist.
Experts added that in the case of reptiles like turtles and tortoise, vitamin A and calcium defeciencies are not unusual throughout this season. Veterinarians stated that one of the vital main reasons for this is that the homeowners stay them most effective in water or on land whilst maximum of them need each. During winter the water is cooler and it becomes difficult for them to adjust to the body temperature, because of which they've calcium deficiency and their shells suffer fracture and destroy.
Alok Deshpande, a resident of Kapurbawdi and a pet owner, stated, "My Pomeranian has been down with respiratory problem since a week now. His appetite is low and he is under medication now."
City-based veterinarians had been getting plenty of four-legged visitors, who are suffering from breathing problems owing to early morning fog, fluctuating temperature throughout the day and night and mud debris in the air, and so forth. The symptoms of breathing drawback are watery nostril and eyes, which even flip yellow or red in the condition deteriorates.
Dr Manohar Akole, a veteranarian from the town, stated, "Since the past two weeks, there has been a 15 per cent rise in the number of pets suffering from respiratory ailments. A few of them are down with flu, seen sneezing and have dry cough. Most of these pets are foreign breeds like German Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever and Pomeranian. The Indian breeds, however, have a better immune system and they are accustomed to the weather here."
The experts even stated that in the case of dogs aged above seven, even arthritis is not unusual. Also, if puppies don't seem to be treated for cold in time, they may be able to suffer from pneumonia.
Not simply these animals, however birds too are affected by breathing problems.
"Pet owners do not understand that birds also need warmth and they should ideally be shutting their cage and covering it in bedsheet instead of keeping it open. The exotic birds are facing respiratory problems due to which then there is swelling in their eyes or a discharge from their nose or eyes. Unlike humans, birds cannot adjust to the weather as they do not have enough insulation to protect themselves and struggle to maintain their body temperature," stated Dr Hemant Thange, unique specialist.
Experts added that in the case of reptiles like turtles and tortoise, vitamin A and calcium defeciencies are not unusual throughout this season. Veterinarians stated that one of the vital main reasons for this is that the homeowners stay them most effective in water or on land whilst maximum of them need each. During winter the water is cooler and it becomes difficult for them to adjust to the body temperature, because of which they've calcium deficiency and their shells suffer fracture and destroy.
Alok Deshpande, a resident of Kapurbawdi and a pet owner, stated, "My Pomeranian has been down with respiratory problem since a week now. His appetite is low and he is under medication now."
Winter ailments: Pets can catch cold, flu just as you do
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