Dog and Cat Education
CECHS Common Good group-Collettsville
What is Rabies?
Rabies is a deadly disease that can kill you. It is most frequently caused by animal bites.
How to tell if your animal has rabies
- The animal is acting strange
- Animal may be acting crazy
- The animal is slobbering more than usual
- The animal is acting timid and strange
Pet Hygiene
Here are a few tips to keep you and your pet safe
- Don't let pet sleep in your bedroom
- Be careful if pets have a disease
- Ringworm- A Fungal infection of the skin. People who work with animals are more prone to get it
- Toxocariasis- An infection caused by worms found in dog and cat feces
- Toxoplasmosis- Parasite found in cat feces in under cooked and infected meat, and contaminated kitchen utensils
Please get your animals Spayed and Neutered
Many pet owners are responsible and smart, and get their pets spayed and neutered. Getting your pet spayed and neutered is the best (and healthiest) choice. Below is a list of benefits that your pet may gain if you choose to spay or neuter your animal:
Reduce the number homeless pets killed
Improve your pet’s health
Pets have better attitudes
Save on the cost of pet care
Risk of cancer is greatly decreased
Less desire to roam
No unwanted kittens or puppies
Your animal will live a longer, better life!!!
First aid for Animals
How to preform first aid on your animal
- Wash Hands before treatment
- Wash area and pat dry
- antibiotic ointment
- Cover wound with clean bandage
- Apply Ice pack to reduce swelling for 5-10 minutes
- If bad enough, take to vet
If you have any concerns about your animal PLEASE contact a local vet.
A few local vets are:
- Lenoir Veterinary Hospital- (828) 394-1307
- Caldwell Animal Hospital- (828) 754-4545