{"id":290,"date":"2025-02-13T12:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T12:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animaplus.be\/tips\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T08:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:04:39","slug":"tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animaplus.be\/en\/tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741593736442{background-image: url(https:\/\/animaplus.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/knaagdieren-scaled.jpg?id=88) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Tips<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;faq animal&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739449614478{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738667919505{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Medical advice<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>My dog\/cat has diarrhoea: what can I do?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]Diarrhoea can be caused by a range of things, so it is difficult to say to what extent it could be harmful. As such, if your dog or cat has diarrhoea, it&#8217;s best to schedule an appointment with one of our vets so we can offer much-needed relief as soon as possible. It&#8217;s also best to bring a stool sample, so we can examine it straightaway.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">What are normal body temperatures in pets?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<strong>Guinea pig<\/strong>: 38-39\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Hamster<\/strong>: 36-38\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Dog<\/strong>: 38-39\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Cat<\/strong>: 38-39\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Rabbit<\/strong>: 38.5-39.5\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Mouse<\/strong>: 36-38\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Rat<\/strong>: 37.5-38.5\u00b0C<br \/>\n<strong>Chicken<\/strong>: 40.6-41.5\u00b0C[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>My dog\/cat is drinking more than usual: what could cause this?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]If you notice<strong> excessive drinking<\/strong>, there may be something wrong with your dog\/cat&#8217;s <strong>liver or kidneys<\/strong>, or they may have <strong>diabetes<\/strong> or a <strong>uterus infection<\/strong>. To find out exactly what&#8217;s wrong, it&#8217;s best to schedule an <strong>appointment<\/strong>. We also recommend collecting a <strong>urine sample<\/strong> and bringing it with you to the practice \u2014 feel free to come and collect little pot for this purpose in advance[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>My dog\/cat had a tick and the tick&#8217;s head is still in the skin: what should I do?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]You can <strong>disinfect<\/strong> the site with <strong>Isobetadine<\/strong>, and the tick will simply fester out. The best comparison for a tick head that gets stuck is a splinter in your finger. If you&#8217;re still worried, you can always <strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong> with one of our vets.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>My chickens have a runny nose: can I come and collect some antibiotics?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<strong>No<\/strong>, we are <strong>not allowed to give out antibiotics<\/strong> without having seen the animal, as we have certain responsibilities to fulfil in relation to food safety and antibiotic resistance. If your chicken is ill, it&#8217;s best to <strong>schedule<\/strong> <strong>an appointment <\/strong>with one of our vets.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How can I tell if my animal is in pain?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<strong>Animals in pain<\/strong> tend to <strong>behave differently<\/strong>. They may be <strong>quieter<\/strong> than usual, they may be <strong>restless<\/strong> (think of a dog who can&#8217;t find the right spot to lie down, for example), and in some cases, their <strong>appetite may be lower<\/strong>. Typical signs in <strong>cats<\/strong> include <strong>frequent licking<\/strong> near the sore spot; you might also notice some <strong>hair loss<\/strong> round there. They may also <strong>growl or hiss<\/strong> for no apparent reason. Both dogs and cats may try to hide away somewhere or respond (aggressively) to some extent when you touch the place where they feel sore.<br \/>\n<strong>Typical signs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>quiet<\/li>\n<li>hides away<\/li>\n<li>loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>aggression<\/li>\n<li>growling\/hissing<\/li>\n<li>signs of pain when touched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>I have a female dog: is it best to let her go into season once or have one litter?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unspayed females over six years old<\/strong> are at high risk of <strong>conditions<\/strong> such as uterine infections, mammary tumours and so on<br \/>\n\u21d2 These conditions can be <strong>prevented<\/strong> by having your dog <strong>spayed<\/strong> at a <strong>young age<\/strong>.\u00a0Once a female dog has had three seasons, they are still at the same risk of mammary tumours later in life. If you have your female dog spayed in time (before her third season), her risk of developing these conditions will be significantly lower.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>myth<\/strong> that your dog will have <strong>no uterine infections or other conditions<\/strong> once she has had <strong>one litter<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<li>There is still too little research to say with certainty what is best \u2014 going into season once or not going into season: there are no drawbacks with either.<\/li>\n<li>There is one reason to let your dog go into season once: puppy vaginitis (if not, they are at risk of chronic vaginitis).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is LapOVE and what are the advantages over regular spaying?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]Laparoscopic sterilisation (lapOVE) is a spaying method that involves working through two small keyholes, inserting a camera and then removing the ovaries through these holes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>minor procedure<\/li>\n<li>quick recovery<\/li>\n<li>good overview of all organs in the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>one day or one afternoon at the vets before returning home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u21d2 these are the main advantages compared to regular spaying (OVE), in which the abdomen is cut open![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>When is it best to have my rabbit neutered?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<strong>Male rabbits: <\/strong>from four months onward<br \/>\n<strong>Female rabbits: <\/strong>from five months onward<br \/>\nIf you have both a male and female rabbit, it is best to have the female spayed to avoid uterine problems later in life (uterine infections, uterine cancer).<br \/>\nIf you notice any issues with spraying, we recommend castrating your male rabbit, even if he is on his own.<br \/>\nRabbits should <strong>NEVER<\/strong> <strong>FAST<\/strong> before surgery! It&#8217;s also a good idea to bring some of your own pellets, your own food bowl and your own hay so we can get your rabbit eating again as soon as possible after surgery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the best way to treat and protect my pet against fleas?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<strong>PREVENTIVE<\/strong>: all year round!<br \/>\n<strong>Dog:<\/strong><br \/>\nspot-on treatment: once every month<br \/>\ntablet: once every 12 weeks (every three months)<br \/>\ncollar: once every seven to eight months<br \/>\ninjection: once every year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cat:<br \/>\n<\/strong>spot-on treatment: once every month<br \/>\ntablet: once every month<br \/>\ncollar: once every seven to eight months<br \/>\ninjection: once every six months (Program): this is ideal for cats that do not go outside (does not kill the fleas but ensures they cannot reproduce)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Same as above, but at least four months of strictly sticking to the schedule! Don&#8217;t give fleas a chance to bite back! When fleas bite, they are laying new eggs \u2014 up to fifty a day.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you also treat all pets that the pet with fleas has come into contact with!<\/p>\n<p>It can take up to three or four months before all traces of fleas have vanished from your pet&#8217;s surroundings. Treating their surroundings is a must: wash everything you can at 60 degrees, vacuum properly, use a household spray.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How often should I worm my dog\/cat? What if my cat does not go outside?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]You should worm a <strong>kitten or puppy<\/strong> for the first time at ten days of age, then every 14 days until the puppy\/kitten reaches ten weeks of age. From ten weeks of age, worm your pet every month until they reach seven months of age. From the age of seven months, you should worm your dog or cat every three months (i.e. four times a year).<br \/>\nIf your cat never goes outside, worming it twice a year is sufficient. Make sure to also worm your can whenever you spot any fleas, as tapeworm can be transmitted by fleas.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;faq animal dieren&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739449936356{background-color: #F1F1F1 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739449614478{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738667919505{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Travel tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Legal requirements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>European passport<\/li>\n<li>vaccinated against rabies<\/li>\n<li>ID via chip or tattoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: any additional requirements may vary from country to country! It&#8217;s always best to check the website of the federal public service:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.belgium.be\/en\/animals-and-plants\/animals\/animal-keeping-and-transporting\/travelling-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Belgium website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Prevent any infections<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faqanswer&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rabies vaccination: rabies \u21d2 vaccination (if first vaccination \u21d2 21 days before travel, repeat vaccination within validity date applies immediately)<\/li>\n<li>Worming:\n<ul>\n<li>heartworm (South-East Europe): prevention \u21d2 worm on the day you return home + again one month after returning home. If you go away for longer than 28 days: worm monthly at your destination + the day you return home + one month after returning home<\/li>\n<li>other worms: fox tapeworm, lung worm, hookworm, roundworm etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Ectoparasites: ticks, fleas, sandfly \u21d2 offer protection using preventive means \u2014 for more information, please visit the practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741593736442{background-image: url(https:\/\/animaplus.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/knaagdieren-scaled.jpg?id=88) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white&#8221;] Tips [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;faq animal&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739449614478{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738667919505{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Medical advice My dog\/cat has diarrhoea: what can I do? 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