Acumedvets - Veterinary Acupuncture : Scientific Paper Abstract

Electro-acupuncture and Chinese herbs for treatment of cervical inter-vertebral disk disease in a dog.

Sharing an scientific paper abstract here.

Click to view : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17322780

Pup Genetics Decoded #1 - AcuMed Veterinary Specialty

Pup Genetics Decoded is a series of articles with an aim to create awareness about genetic diseases in dogs. We aim to create a community of well informed Pet Parents !

Beware! Hip Dysplasia, Syringiomyelia and Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome on the Rise!  

 

Most Pet parents may have heard their vets say that, "The XYZ disease is very common in a particular breed of dogs". Well it is true indeed! The number of dogs with Genetic/Congenital/Breed specific diseases is increasing. The reason for this is inbreeding of dogs and breeding without appropriate testing for genetic diseases prior to mating. A huge demand for dogs has resulted in unlawful breeding, leading to parents with genetic diseases like Hip Dysplasia especially in Labradors, German Shepards, Epilepsy in Beagles, Syringiomyelia in small breed dogs and Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in pugs. All these diseases are painful, uncomfortable and cannot be cured. These pups have to live with this disease for their entire life. The quality of life is extremely poor in these dogs as they grow older and many succumb to the disease prematurely or are abandoned by their owners or need to be euthanized. In some cases these pups are bred, managed and transported in despicable conditions. Inappropriate conditions and breeding of these pups also have a lasting effect in these dogs and can cause permanent damage.  

However the good news is that all these diseases can be prevented by appropriately testing the parents for these genetic diseases and by spreading awareness among owners. It is best to decide the breed of dog that suits your lifestyle and then research the diseases it may suffer. Talk to your veterinarian BEFORE buying the pup. Enquire with breeders if they test dogs for genetic diseases before mating them. Encourage breeders who are proactive about the health of the breed. Be a well resourced, good Pet Parent and a good companion to these lovely souls!

Think about it... If hitting and abusing a dog is cruelty… Then breeding dogs that would suffer all their life and die a traumatic and painful death is far worse. Ethical Breeding and buying pups from a registered breeder is a small step to prevent abuse to these kind souls…

Important Info

Puppy Procedure : Before buying a puppy, it is necessary to get a licence from the respective municipal corporation. BMC charges Rs 100 as fees and Rs 200 for vaccine per year. The seller should be registered with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI).