Explore the critical distinctions between hydrogen peroxide and accelerated hydrogen peroxide in veterinary settings, specifically tailored to breeders and pet care professionals. Understanding the efficacy and safety of these solutions is paramount for maintaining optimal health environments for dogs and cats. This blog elucidates the fundamental differences, focusing on their applications in disinfection protocols within breeding facilities and animal care practices. Highlighting the importance of choosing the right disinfectants, we offer insights into how these choices impact the well-being of both newborn and adult animals in kennels and catteries, ensuring a sanitary environment that promotes health and prevents disease.
Tag: Kennel
Best practices for kennel management, emphasizing health, safety, and comfort for dogs.
[BLOG] Ringworm cultures: red does not always mean infected !
Discover the truth behind ringworm cultures in veterinary practice. This insightful blog uncovers the misconception that a red culture medium always signifies infection. With a focus on Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) and its correct interpretation, it emphasizes the complexity of diagnosing ringworm in shelters. Misinterpretations can lead to unnecessary treatments, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis.
Why Does Weaning Diarrhea Happen in Puppies?
Weaning diarrhea is a predictable microbiome transition event, not a failure. Pancreatic enzymes mature by week 8, gut bacteria reset over 2 to 3 weeks, and 75% of puppies carry 2 or more pathogens simultaneously. A 7-day gradual food transition, targeted probiotics, and fecal PCR testing at week 5 or 6 transform reactive troubleshooting into proactive support.
[BLOG] Giardia infection : important things to know about it !
Giardia infection in pets, especially in breeding kennels and catteries, is a significant challenge due to its complexity and resistance in the environment. This blog highlights the critical aspects of managing Giardia infections, emphasizing that around 10% of dogs, 30-50% of puppies, and nearly all breeding kennels could host this parasite. Understanding Giardia's epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is crucial for breeders to maintain healthy kennels and catteries.
[BLOG] Cleaning vs Disinfecting ? Why your shelter staff needs to know the difference
Understanding the distinction between cleaning and disinfecting is crucial for shelter staff to maintain a safe and disease-free environment for animals. Cleaning involves removing organic matter such as dirt and feces to achieve physical cleanliness, while disinfecting aims at destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms for bacteriological cleanliness. This process is essential as a two-step protocol: first cleaning to remove organic debris and then disinfecting to target the remaining germs.
DR. EMMANUEL FONTAINE 