Things they didnt teach in Vet school

[dog dr]

There is a blog written by veterinarians that i read almost daily. Most of the entries are about some of the crazier and more frustrating things we get to deal with every day. I thought some of you might get a kick out of this. Apparently this vet was sent the following information from a "wolf breeder" along with a client. My favorite was that wolves are actually from the feline family.



CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR VETS

Here are some helpful tips when one of our clients brings in their wolves for check ups or with problems:

They have a very high metabolism.
Parvo shots could kill them or make them ill.
Wolves are prone to have diarrhea because of their metabolism.
Can be caused by drinking too much water or not getting filtered water (as we always recommend)
Too much moisture in their system. Wolves absorb moisture through their skin.
Too much food, they should be eating one time per day.
Eating the wrong types of food. They need a high protein diet, 27% or higher. Should not be eating any fruits or vegetables, can not digest them, it make rake the colon and make them bleed.
Require dirt in their diet. This comes from years of eating a kill that gets dirty on the ground. It makes their stool solid. Food should be fed on the ground or a small amount of dirt/pebbles added to it.

They do not get parvo or heartworm.
Diarrhea is more than likely caused by the above mentioned items.

No flea products. These products are made for hair not fur. It can burn the fur and cause their skin to be irritated.

They are from the feline family, non the canine as taught. This is why they have a high metabolism. the same as lions, bears and tigers.
So no dog shots, feline shots only.

The skin is about 1 inch thick and so a mosquito can not lay larva under the skin so they do not get heartworm. Because of this they also do not get fleas or ticks because they can not penetrate it. Meds for heartworm could cause them to become sick.
Because of their fur coats they tend to get hotter faster than dogs. They can easily get heat stronke so if it is hot outside they need a cool area they can get to.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions .

[kninebirddog]

OKie Dokie....What plant did that person say the wolves they deal with come from? :roll:

[ezzy333]

Sounds a great deal like what we hear from pet owners about dog food and horses. It is amazing what people will believe and swear it is true. Wolves must be where our dogs get their sensitive stomachs and there need all animal protein.

Ezzy

[Ralph Ford]

I think it's great that interested professionals share their research with the medical industry. It saves so many resources usually wasted on legitimate research and testing. I'm even thinking about sending in my research on the negative effects of feeding biscuits while on a redwood deck!

[ezzy333]

I have always thought we could use a good floating dog food when we are duckhunting or fishing out of a small boat and you have the dog along. Bet that would slow the fast eaters down.

Ezzy

[Fireside]

nice kitty! good kitty!

/sigh

[sully511]

Oh my!!

[3Britts]

After reading how wolves need special feed and care requirements, the instructions that I heard given for raising gsp's makes more sense.
Apparently, shorthairs require a tankard of beer with their evening meal as their origin comes from Germany.

[CHJIII]

After reading how wolves need special feed and care requirements, the instructions that I heard given for raising gsp's makes more sense.
Apparently, shorthairs require a tankard of beer with their evening meal as their origin comes from Germany.

And Russian Wolhounds a fifth of vodka

[SHORTFAT]

Ralph, Don't be silly... it depends on what ya stained the deck with!

[Ralph Ford]

Ralph, Don't be silly... it depends on what ya stained the deck with!

Bacon fat, good on anything. I even use bacon scented cologne, it drives all the woman crazy, at least those down at the buffet!

[mountaindogs]

I worked in the captive red wolf breeding program and reintroduction program for several years and most of my response could be summed up as :roll: and
but all those biologists could have it wrong....

[ultracarry]

Who would have known all we need is frontline to kill those darn things.

[RoostersMom]

I guess that since they absorb moisture through the skin then they really shouldn't be left out in the rain. I particularly enjoy the part about adding dirt and pebbles to their food - my nephews ate dirt when they were little - maybe they're part feline too! Never mind the pesky scientific name of Canis... I guess wolves should be Felis not Canis.