This giant dog spider joke has left us hallucinated. The reaction of the last man is priceless.
Polish actor SA Wardega has been filled with glory with one of the most watched jokes on the net. Today it has more than 93 million reproductions. He, his dog “Girl” and a spider costume for dogs, have created terror on the streets of Poland.
A disabled dog or cat can cope more than well with a wheelchair. It gives you back mobility and you can regain your autonomy and physical form. See how to make a wheelchair by following the steps of this video.
Go get a pencil and take note!
If you can not see the video try the following link. Video of how to make a wheelchair for pets.
Increasingly, physiotherapy and rehabilitation are being established as one of the basic pillars in veterinary traumatology and neurology.
While good diagnosis and surgical or pharmacological treatment are critical, rehabilitation can really make all the difference.
The structures of the musculoskeletal system are closely related to each other. The inactivity or poor function of one severely affects the others.
Let’s take a frequent example: hip dysplasia. This is an incongruity of the hip joint, in which bone, cartilage, joint capsule, synovial fluid and ligaments are affected.
The moment the dog feels pain, it lowers its activity drastically. This causes a loss of muscle mass around the joint. As a result, the joint will be less “embraced” by the muscles, increasingly weak and with less force. Then the joint will be more unstable, causing more osteoarthritis (which in turn will increase the pain, which will further lower the activity of the animal). As you can see, it is a vicious circle from which it seems very difficult to escape. The key is to re-exercise those muscles. A possible solution is the use of a wheelchair: these support most of the weight of the animal, but allowing it to exercise the hind limbs. For very advanced cases in which the animal can no longer move the limbs, there is the option of electrotherapy, which will allow us to make passive movements of the muscles. There are even electrotherapy terminals for home use.
When our dog has a musculoskeletal or nervous problem, it is very important that we ask the veterinarian what is the appropriate activity at each stage of the disease.
Here we leave you with a video where the importance (and the wonderful consequences) of a gentle and constant rehabilitation is demonstrated:
Unfortunately, the Internet is sometimes used to disseminate videos, images and advocacy of animal abuse. This information is known to most Internet users, but what can sometimes go unnoticed is that the fact, due to indignation, of sharing that material and making comments of rejection has very undesirable effects:
And then… How to act?
In the event of a case of animal abuse on the network, we basically have to gather as many evidence as possible and get it to the authorities.
To gather evidence, everything works: social media profiles, images, videos, links,… All this information must reach the security forces. For this we have several ways:
From Ortocanis we encourage you to denounce abuse and its apology.
Orthocanis Team
The emotional world is a mystery. And when we talk about expressing feelings… we wouldn’t know where to start. Luckily things are changing and little by little we are opening up to new ways of feeling and loving. To express feelings of all kinds and to value as it is due to the beings that surround us.
We liked to find this single by Tisubi dedicated to his pet. It expresses with grace what many of us feel for our eternal friends.
We leave it here for you to enjoy.
We finally see some progress in Spanish animal protection regulations. A Draft Law has been presented establishing the basic regulations of the trade and responsible ownership of dogs and cats. This change in regulations is intended to ensure animal welfare in dogs and cats.
Currently, only the Autonomous Communities of Catalonia and Andalusia have Statutes that assume specific competences regarding animal protection.
At the state level, there is no framework regulation that regulates the possession and protection of pets. But this is set to change. During the month of June 2014, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA), has made public the Draft of the Draft Law that establishes the basic regulations of trade and responsible ownership of dogs and cats.
This Draft must still go through a series of phases until it is approved, and can be modified during the process.
Notable news:
Aspects that we miss or not regulated:
From Ortocanis we hope that the draft can include some of the shortcomings and progress, since it means a step forward towards a fairer society with tod@s.
Source: Cristina Bécares Mendiola – www.derechoanimal.info
The truth is that seeing these cats makes you want to devote more effort to them. It is a task that we have pending but everything will come.
Until we can help them as much as we help the dogs, we leave you this nice video compilation of the funniest cats on the net.
Do you want to make a summer getaway and relax in a privileged environment while you learn to help your pet recover lost mobility? Do you want to spend a few days interacting with animal lovers like you?
For the first time in Spain, Nancy Aidelman presents a course based on Feldenkrais, a technique that over the years has proven to be very useful in people with chronic pain and mobility problems. Now it is also applied in dogs, cats and horses with very good results. It is applicable to all types of dogs, of all ages and conditions. Do you want to know more about Feldenkrais?
If your dog feels tired after walking a few minutes, had an accident and is no longer the usual one or is simply older and can no longer move as before, with us you can learn to help him.
NANCY AIDELMAN
She is a teacher of the Feldenkrais method and Trainer of the Bones for Life Program. For more than a decade he has been dedicated to both techniques and helps people with motor deficiencies, pelvic floor problems and decalcification and dogs with mobility and pain problems. It also trains professionals.
HOW WILL WE DO IT?
Through our hands:
WHAT WILL WE ACHIEVE?
WHERE AND WHEN WILL WE DO IT?
In Omshanti. It is a farm dedicated to yoga, in the middle of nature with a large garden, fruit trees and swimming pool. Come with us to relax!
OmShanti Granollers. Camí de l’Estenoc s/n 08402. Les Franqueses del Vallès
11,12, 13 and 14 August 2014
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PRICE
Course: 250euros
Vegan lunch 4 days (optional): 50 euros
Accommodation of 3 nights (optional): 50 euros
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
Maria Teresa Llobet. Call 687 26 26 24 or write an email to [email protected]
REGISTRATION CLOSED (03/08/14)
Feldenkrais® is a method that is based on the learning capacity of the Nervous System using movement and attention directed to the body as a vehicle to access the brain and its ability to create new neural connections and new movement patterns.
In this way, the brain is educated through the messages of the Nervous System. Postural habits are highlighted, new neuro-muscular schemes are investigated for a better availability of movement and the interconnections between the different parts of the body are discovered.
This method was developed over 40 years of study and research by PhD in Physics Moshe Feldenkrais (image). It is a revolutionary approach to understanding the functioning of the human being and to improving physical and mental performance. It uses movement to enhance our natural ability to discover, learn, change, and continue to develop throughout our lives.
In no case does it replace a medical treatment, it is an educational method. Their goal is to overcome pain and limitations and achieve a state of physical, mental and emotional well-being and vitality.
The sessions can be individual in which the teacher mobilizes the student’s body with his hands or group sessions in which the teacher verbally leads the students to perform simple but unusual sequences that involve thinking, feeling and acting imaginatively.
The Feldenkrais method can also be applied to animals, helping in cases of chronic pain and support alterations, such as cases of hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis among many others.
In the Feldenkrais method in dogs, a teacher directs the owner, who is the one who applies the movements to the dog to the animal.
With the application of this method to the dog we will get:
We hope you find it helpful.
Ortocanis.com Team
To travel with animals, the fundamental thing is to plan everything in advance. For international trips outside the European Union, find out at your veterinary clinic at least 3 months before.
What do I need to know to travel with my dog or cat. Here’s a quick guide to the most common requirements depending on the destination:
Domestic travel (Spain): to travel in Spain the rabies vaccine is required (except in Catalonia, Galicia and Euskadi). In addition, if the trip is by plane, we must attend to the specifications that each airline wants to put (always check it before).
Travel within the European Union: a European passport is required that you can get at your veterinary center for about € 55, Rabies vaccine and internal and external deworming. Likewise, the veterinarian must indicate in the passport that the animal is in good health at the time of the examination.
International travel outside the European Union: IMPORTANT always inform yourself before at the consulate of the country of destination, since outside the EU each country has its own legislation in this regard that, in addition, can change without prior notice to the Spanish authorities. Always inform yourself well in advance, as depending on the requirements that establishes the country of destination, we will have some deadlines that we must respect.
Always check if the country of destination has its own entry forms and if it requires rabies serology (blood test that certifies that the animal has responded appropriately to the vaccine). As a general rule, rabies vaccine, internal and external deworming and Official Veterinary Certificate (issued by your veterinarian) validated two days before at the departure airport are required.
For detailed information on each country, you can consult the page of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment:
Export of pets
THE CARE OF THE ANIMAL DURING THE TRIP
The dog on the plane:
Whenever possible, we should travel with the dog in the cabin. Airlines usually allow it up to a maximum of 6-8 Kg (carrier included). In addition ask the company what the maximum measurements of the carrier are.
If you must travel in the hold, you must purchase an approved carrier. This should be high enough so that the animal can sit without problems. It is advisable to maintain about 6 hours of fasting before boarding, thus minimizing the risk of vomiting.
Make sure that the animal does not suffer from any serious health problems that could be life-threatening during the journey, especially heart and respiratory problems.
It is advisable to accustom the dog or cat to the carrier for a few weeks before. You can place the tranportín at home with the door open and introduce toys and food. The animal will stop seeing it as something strange and associate it with something positive.
The dog in the car:
By car, the dog must travel in a carrier or with a seat belt. It is important to make stops every few hours to allow you to relieve yourself, drink water and cool off. Do not forget that its mechanisms to lower the temperature are less efficient than ours and could suffer heat stroke.
Medication:
Before giving any medication, we must consult with our veterinarian. Some animals travel very well without medication and others simply benefit from the administration of antiemetics (drugs that inhibit vomiting). But unfortunately there are many that require reassurance: there are from natural products to powerful sedatives, through anxiolytics. Some require administration from several days before the trip, so, again, plan well in advance.
Laura Pérez – Orthocanis Veterinarian