BonVoyage- UPM Veterinary Trainee

A short visit by UPM Vet trainee... a good discussion, fun chat and joy watching the doggie around Puppy Central...

DonDon Make Over-mix breed

I guess pictures speak a thousand words... Dondon was tremendously relief after the 4 hours of clipping.

Chocolatte- Puppy Central Daily Dessert

Chocolate is our daily doggie here... everyday without fail he will come and meet us.. have his little own time while waiting for the mummy.. and of course.. enjoy some good time with his friends here...

Today we gave him a good head trim....

Before Head Trim

After a slight trim..

Uncle Choco is a dog with matured character.. he is always on his own.. unless there is attractive female doggie in the house ...

SPCA EGM

Hey... Did you sign up s SPCA Member yet? If Yes.. do come tomorrow ...

SPCA EGM~

Date : 28 November 2009

Time : 2:30pm

Venue: DBKK HQ Meeting Hall, 1st Floor Jalan Bandaran Kota Kinabalu.

If youa re On.. see you there..

Tragic on My student Dong Dong- Fungus Infection

During my trip to Singapore, Dong Dong has a great outing with his master in the 3rd beach, Tanjung Aru. However, right after 2 days of the beach day out, the master found out that Dong Dong has a severe big patch of slimy blood and wet skin injuries on the surfaces of the skin. It was so severe that he has to bring to doctor immediately. And confirm, it is Fungul Infection in Dogs... Called Histoplasmosis.

Dong Dong with his patch of Fungus Infection... Poor thing.

Fungul Infection-is a very common yet tedious and torchedful infection in dogs. They made your dog looks ugly ( bold :( ), fell itchy, and most of all... the infection spread and take long time to heal...



How do dogs get Fungus Infection?

The primary cause of this infection is the ingestion of the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. The fungus may be inhaled when contaminated soil is disturbed, such as what happens when dogs scratch or dig in the dirt, or through contact with contaminated bird droppings, including that from poultry, and bat droppings.

Research found that other causes include:-

Diarrhea and anemia — may be a severe hooworm infection
Enlarged liver, spleen or lymph nodes — consistent with lymphoma
Respiratory problems — may be distemper, bacterial pheumoia, heart disease

It seems our tropical state, Sabah is very very prone to these environment, with our dirty beaches, stray dogs around, and even poops everywhere, attracts the dogs to sniff and get into them (dig).

Treatment

Veterinarians will usually treat this condition with medications on an outpatient basis. If inpatient treatment is recommended, it may be as the result of your dog being unable to absorb nutrients properly (malabsorption) due to the intestinal disorder. If this is the case, your veterinarian will administer drugs, nutrients, and fluids intravenously until the condition has improved.

Living and Management

After the initial treatment, your dog's activity level should be reduced until it is fully recovered. Cage rest, or restriction to an enclosed environment will limit your dog's movement enough so that it will not stress itself and prolong the recovery period. If the condition does recur, a second course of treatment may be needed.

Prevention?

To prevent the development of histoplasmosis, you will need to try to steer your dog away from areas that are suspected areas of exposure to the histoplasma fungus, such as where birds, poultry or bats might roost, or around soil that is obviously contaminated with bird droppings.

My Boy- Icrus

Icrus was my first Puppy Obedient Trained Golden Retriever.. He was big and heavy.. When he first step in my class, i have to carry him up and down, i remember even once he pulled me till i flung to the side of the class.. Thats Icrus... the Great Golden Retreiver.. However, i am now proud to announce that he has graduate from my kindergarten and starting to understand a basic command .. here are some video clips for you to enjoy...

This is a DOWN-STAY ( In house)

This is DOWN-STAY ( With Distraction) and it was conducted outside Puppy central. Thanks to 2 of my helpers ..

P/S: Sorry for the miss rotation.. i just cant rotate it , i dont know why :(

Pricing For Grooming

I received plenty reminder from friends and customers on my grooming prices. Yes, sorry i should do that way earlier instead of writing how fun and images of dogs came and go in Puppy Central.

I took my amatuer grooming course in Singapore. DOGCARE GROOMING SCHOOL... it was my passion and of course curiosity to learn the standard American kennel club dog breed Standard grooming appearance.

And here is Puppy Central price list...

Looking forward for you and your furkid to visit us :)