The ANSWER to yesterday Vet Med Fun question is below. 👏👏👏
Did you make a guess on our recent video post related to a parasite infection?
ANSWER is: A.) Botfly 🪰
This parasite was recently removed from a 3-week-old kitten by Dr. Paine.
Botflies are also known as Cuterebras.
Adult botflies are big and fuzzy (similar to bee) and lay their eggs near animal dwellings like barns, burrows, etc. (this kitten was rescued from a nearby barn)
As these eggs hatch and larvae emerge when a potential host is close.
The larvae will grab on to the animal’s hair coat and will try to enter the animal's body through any opening (like the nose, mouth, ear, or anus).
Once inside, they migrate through the body until they arrive in the tissues under the skin. They will then make a small hole so they can breathe, continue maturing, and eventually emerge and fall to the ground where they become pupae and then adult flies. The small hole in the skin is what we notice on an exam when cuterebra is present and is often found around the head, face, and neck area.
On our kitten friend, the cuterebra had entered the orbital cavity.
We are so happy to report that she is healing very well and recovering from her parasite infection! 🙏 We will post an update on her soon.
If you think your pet has a parasite infection, please seek veterinary care.
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More vet med fun! Who's excited?? 😁😁😁
Watch this video and have a guess in our comments!!
What kind of parasite is this?
Do you think it is:
A.) Botfly
B.) Whipworm
C.) Liver Fluke
D.) Tick larvae
Let us know in the comments. 🙌 🐾
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Happy Friday to our dear friend Woody!! 💚💚💚
Here, he is recovering from his recent dental procedure with Dr. Paine. He was quite comfortable in his Woody blanket. It's perfect! 👌😄
Sending to big hugs Woody from all your friends at Cataraqui and Amherstview Pet Hospital. 💜💜💜
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Check out this tick trying to escape after it was removed from a host. 🙀
( dog patient)
We couldn't believe how fast and active this female tick was! 🙀
We quickly "grabbed" her before she got to far. 🙏
Ticks can be active any month of the year. Missing just one dose of preventive medication, or falling behind on a dosing schedule, can leave your pet vulnerable to disease. Even during the winter months! 🙀
Be sure to discuss and choose a preventive parasite medication with your veterinary team today! 🐾
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Happy National Bird Day to Carol, aka Carl the Cardinal!
🐦🐓🐥🦉🦢🦆🦅🦩🦜🦚🐦⬛🪿
After being stunned from hitting a window, Carol was able to come back from his minor injury and started fluttering around in the kennel.
Our RVT Linda had the pleasure of setting him free. 🙏
Be well, Carl! ❤️
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Ticks on Tik tok! 🤭
Check out our Tik Tok page! 🐾
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When Todd shows up we know it is going to be a good day.
Happy Friday Todd! 🐾💜
#Todd #fbf #flashbackfriday #weheartTodd #vetcare #vetmedlife #patientcare #puppyvisit #goodboy #visitsoon #cataraquipethospita
Puppies are exhausted from being good boys & girls. 🐶💜🐶 #puppylove #puppynaps #vetcare #firstvisit #shilohsheperd #Cataraquipethospital
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Tell us you are a confident, friendly and happy cat without telling us you are confident, friendly cat?? 😅😅😅
So nice to see you Josie- happy FELINE Friday to you!
Take care. 💗
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Have you picked up your pets parasite preventive medication yet? 😮
This is one of the many ticks we have removed off our patients recently.
Be sure to protect your fur family and check for ticks daily! 👍👍👍
#theyrehere #ticks #fleas #parasites #parasiteprevention #topical #chewable #vaccination #protectyourpets #protectyourfamily #Cataraquipethospital
All stay young at ❤️!!
#Finn #welcome #newfriend #puppyvisit #puppylove #foreveryoung #youngatheart #forever #bestboy #smartypants #Cataraquipethospital
More kisses are always welcomed with our friend Ryker. 💋
Our Veterinary assistant Gail enjoyed helping during his appointment and was rewarded
accordingly. 💋
#Ryker #bordercollie #crossbreed #wellness #examination #tickprevention #bestboy #friendly #weheartRyker #Cataraquipethospital
