JELLO Veterinary Services

20/11/2023

Microscopic differentiation of male and female nematode. Males have a needle-like mating structure located at the posterior end of the body, which serves to open the v***a of female facilitating transmission of sperms. The female have a v***a also located at the posterior end of the body. ***a

19/12/2022

Feline calicivirus infection

This is a highly contagious viral disease in cats with significant cause of upper respiratory and oral infection.
Infected cats develop oral ulcers on the tongue, hard palate, gums, lips and nose.
The virus is shed in saliva or secretions from the nose and eyes and can survive upto a week in a contaminated environment.
Supportive therapy is given to the infected cats.
Vaccine against feline calicivirus is available.

Jello vets are here for you. We care for your companion pets.

08/12/2022

Feline scabies.
This is a highly contagious skin infestation among cats caused by skin burrowing mite- Notoedres cati.
It is characterized by:
*Alopecia
*crusty scabs formation
*intense pruritus
* inflammation
Management is through administration of ivermectin subcutaneously.

For more enquiries on your pet health call us. We got you.
We care for your companions.

29/11/2022

Scaly leg mites in turkeys.

This is a condition caused by a mite called 'Knemidocoptes Mutans'. The mite burrows under the bird's leg skin to feed on the keratin.
Keratin exudes from leg tissue causing leg scales to be thickened and eventually becoming encrusted and lifted away from the skin.

28/11/2022

Africana, is his name. Beautiful eyes❤️. He has been anorexic for 4days.
We found a bone lodged on the sorrounding soft tissue around the molar on the right mandible.
We care for your pet health. Reach out for any queries regarding your pet’s health.

28/11/2022

Africana is his name. Beautiful eyes😍.
He has been anorexic for 4 days. We found a bone lodged on the soft tissue surrounding the molar on his right mandible.
We care for your companion pets. Feel free to reach out on queries regarding your companions.

25/11/2022

Grooming enhances your pet appearance. We offer grooming services for your pet.

28/10/2022

African fat-tailed gecko
These are nocturnal comouflaging reptiles that can be kept as pets. The most distinctive feature in these reptiles is the wide and thick tail used in fat storage.
Caudal autotomy occurs in these reptiles. NEVER hold it by its tail.
# africanfattailedgecko

28/10/2022

25/10/2022

Yellow-fronted canary birds

The birds are brightly colored with the males being more colorful. They are monogamous and breed seasonally mostly through the rainy season.
These birds are omnivores feeding on insects, worms, fruits, leaves, seeds, nectar, flowers….

canary birds

26/07/2022

HETEROCHROMIA

This is a condition in which a dog/cat has two different colored eyes(one blue and othet yellow, green or brown).
The condition is common in white coated dogs/cats but can also be present in other colors provided by possess the ‘white spotting gene’. This gene prevents melanocytes migrating to both eyes during development or the dominant gene masks other gene color.
These animals can be either partial or complete heterochromic.
Deafness is more common in these heterochromic animals as the white gene cause degradation of cochlea.

26/07/2022

CHERRY EYES IN DOGS

Dogs have a third eyelid or extra eyelid which is anchored to the lower inner eye rim by a fibrous attachment. When the attachment is too weak,the gland prolapses.

Cherry eye presents as a red swollen mass on the lower eyelid.

Treatment involves surgical replacement of the third eyelid.

09/07/2022

Reach out for professional advice

08/07/2022

Scaly leg mite (Knemidocoptes mutans) in chicken

This is a parasite that burrows beneath the scales of the legs and feet in birds causing lameness. These mites cause inflammation, irritation and result in a thick crusted leg and feet.
The home remedies that can be used for treatment include: paraffin,kerosene, petroleum jelly, vegetable oil.....

01/07/2022

FOWL POX
This is a slow spreading viral disease and its characterized by these two forms;
1. Dry form - nodular lesions appear on unfeatherd skin like the comb
2. Wet form (diphtheric form) - lesions are on the upper gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract and they appear as caseous exudates that firmly adhere to the mucosa of these tracts
transmission of this disease is through contact through with abrasion of the skin, aerosal infection and mechanical vectors such as mosquitos.
The best method of prevention is by vaccinating of your birds
against the disease.

08/06/2022

so heartening and adorable to see such unlikely animal relationships🐶🐥🐾