by SSPCA | Apr 22, 2020 | Animal Welfare, Blog, Common Diseases in Seychelles, Dogs, Puppies, Vaccination, Vet Advice
Canine Parvo Virus (CPV), commonly known as “Parvo”, is every new puppy owner’s worst nightmare. A perfectly healthy puppy can go from playful to fatally ill in a matter of days. So what exactly is this silent killer called Parvo? Parvo is a highly contagious viral...
by SSPCA | Apr 22, 2020 | Animal Welfare, Blog, Common Diseases in Seychelles, Dogs, Vaccination, Vet Advice
Heartworm disease, dog heartworm, or Dirofilariosis is a parasitic roundworm that is spread from host to host through the bite of mosquitoes. These larvae live in the blood vessels. Heartworm is common in Seychelles and can be fatal to dogs if left untreated. To...
by SSPCA | Apr 20, 2020 | Animal Poisoning, Blog, News, Vet Advice
When it comes to pet animals, poisoning is not a clear cut subject. It is not always the case of malicious poisoning so it is always good to know the signs to look out for and what is good to have at home to help in such cases. Most of the poisoning cases are actual...