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Much like in other animals, endoparasite worms are a common problem in chinchillas. And of all the gastrointestinal parasites affecting chinchillas, the roundworm Bayisascaris procyonis is considered to be the most serious — it is even contagious for humans, and may lead to a fatal brain disease. In chinchillas, the roundworm parasite mainly affects the central nervous system, causing paralysis, loss of motor function and coma. Transmitted mainly from contaminated food with infected raccoon droppings, roundworm infections currently have no effective treatment and must, therefore, be taken seriously. If you suspect a your chinchilla has roundworm infection, bring it to a veterinarian immediately.

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Pet Doctors and Veterinarians in Edson, AB

Edson Veterinary Clinic

4403 2Nd Ave Box 7872
Edson, AB T7E 1C1
+1-(403)-7233354

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Pet Doctors and Veterinarians in Drumheller, AB

Valley Vet. Clinic (Drumheller) Ltd

Box 2520 – 123-7Th Av S E
Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
+1-(403)-8235400

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Pet Doctors and Veterinarians in Drayton Valley, AB

Rocky Rapids Vet Services

P O Box 6870
Drayton Valley, AB T0E 0M0
+1-(780)-5422144

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Inflammatory Skin Lesions, Abscesses

When pus collects in a cavity under the skin or in the membrane of an organ, abscesses are formed. In chinchillas, abscesses usually occur following an infection from a bite wounds or other traumatic injuries. These infections may be bacterial, spreading to other areas of the body and causing abscesses to develop there, too. Abscesses need to be treated promptly, as the infection may enter the blood stream, leading to toxemia and, in prolonged and severe cases, even death.

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Pet Doctors and Veterinarians in Cochrane, AB

Big Hill Veterinary Services

Bay 3 124 River Avenue
Cochrane, AB T4C 2C7
+1-(403)-9326160

Cochrane Veterinary Clinic

57 West Aarsby Rd – #7
Cochrane, AB T0L 0W0
+1-(403)-9324138

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Pet-Conscious Tips For Valentine’s Day

Does your heart melt whenever you look into the soft, imploring eyes of the one you love? Does it skip a beat at the sound of your sweetheart’s voice as you walk in the door at the end of a long day? Do you pause in the middle of the day to sigh, thinking of your honey’s warm, wet nose, and furry ears?

It’s love, and we know it — dogs and cats make the best Valentine’s ever. There’s no need to get them chocolates, and they have no use for flowers. In fact, these gifts are actually dangerous for them. But do you know why?

Here are 5 great tips that help will keep your pets safe this Valentine’s Day.

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Pet Doctors and Veterinarians in Chestermere, AB

Chestermere Veterinary Clinic

284 W Chestermere Dr
Chestermere, AB T1X 1B2
+1-(403)-2723573

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Do we need any more evidence that pets are sold as a cash crop than the impressively disgusting practices on display in my hometown over the past few weeks?

Buy a puppy, get a sick little creature. That’s been the norm in South Florida for years. But it seems the local players are getting greedier than ever. How to turn a tidier profit? Set up shop just in time for the holidays.

You heard right. I’ve just seen my second, really sick puppy from a pet store no longer in business. It was operating just last week, but it’s not a going concern as of the new year. Getting ahold of the owners? Best of luck tracing the tracks of the greenbacks you gave to that shady puppy mill buyer.

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