The South African Healthy Pet Survey
ANSWER AND WIN!! - http://pethealth.2010.sgizmo.com/s3
 

Are South African pets healthy?

Take part in the South African Healthy Pet Survey and help us find out. It will take about 5 minutes to complete and you could win a year’s supply of Hill’s for your cat or dog.
 

Simply click here before 13 September to participate. 
 

In many countries, including South Africa, pet obesity is a growing problem and is of increasing concern to all vets. The South African Healthy Pet Survey aims to find out why cats and dogs are increasingly overweight and identify some solutions to help keep South African pets in good shape. All participants that complete the survey before 13 September will be entered into a lucky draw to win a year’s supply of Hill’s (worth up to R7, 800), one of 20 gorgeous doggy beanbag warmers or a 200g bag of Hill’s Science Plan Snacks.

 

Animal Hospitals Jump on High Tech Feline Healing

Humans are privy to the most technologically advanced methods of treatment that the world has ever seen. Ailments that were once considered terminal are now combatable, even curable, thanks to the research and development of pioneers in the medical field.

Even as impressive is the advanced gear hidden within the walls of animal hospitals around the world. That equipment is indistinguishable to the devices applied to manage human maladies. Thanks to this equipment, and to the vets that employ it, the diagnosis and treatment of cat sicknesses has shown to be surprisingly successful.

No matter if your cat is unhappy from irregularity, tumors, heartworm, cancer, or any number of added illnesses, his or her vet can present the most effective treatment, as long as high tech equipment like the following is available:

Echography, or ultrasound, equipment for diagnosis of heart and abdominal problems.

Electrocardiogram for detection of problems with heart function.

Radiography, or X ray, for capturing still images of a cat's internal body structure.

Fluoroscopy Radiography, or X ray, for viewing immediate, accurate images of a cat's internal body structure.

CAT scan, for viewing 3D and cross sectioned images of a cat's organs and bones, and for discovering tumors and infections.

MRI, for applications similar to that of a CAT scan, only with more effective tissue screening contrast. It's particularly useful for watching over the brain, heart, muscles, and any tumors that may exist.

Photodynamic Therapy, for the targeted removal of tumors.

BICOM machine, for the revitalizing of a cat's immune structure, in the struggle against toxins, cancer, and parasites.

BFS machine, for reconstructing your cat's body's instinctive rhythms, and to raise blood counts, circulation, and immunoresponse.

Endoscopic surgical equipment, for biopsies and surgeries with minimal invasion and scarring.

Surgical microscope, for a superior grade of meticulousness during veterinary surgery.

Anesthetic apparatus, for the best administration and observance supervising of your cat's state of consciousness and vital signs for the duration of veterinary surgery.

Your cat's best chances for a long and healthy life can be realized when his or her veterinarian creates a collage of care. That creation should include the most modern high tech diagnostic and treatment equipment; cat medicine when necessary; special attention to cat illnesses, pregnancy, and kitten care; and an approach that understands that your cat's symptoms are indicators of bigger problems.

Veterinary medicine frequently lays the groundwork for human medicine's developments, so it's only reasonable that your cat should gain from those advancements.

Your role in your cat's health care includes making ensuring that he or she is examined every year by a veterinarian, undergoes suitable and punctual pet immunizations, and that his or her teeth are kept clean with brushing every day.

To give your friendly feline still more, ask a vet in your district if their animal hospital takes advantage of the latest medical equipment for the care of your cat. Doing so will make certain that your cat is given optimal care, and that he or she can join the animal doctor in pouncing on, and capturing, robustness.

About the Author: Dr. Omaboe has been practicing veterinary medicine for over a quarter of a century. His animal hospital, Cabinet Veterinaire International offers the most up to date treatment options available for cats. To learn more about what those treatment options are you are encouraged to visit the Cabinet Veterinaire International website.