| ■Microchipping |
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Konatsu was
microchipped on the 11th of July 2001.
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| ■Serum Agglutination Test for Bricellosis (Brucella canis infection), Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis infection) and Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans var. canicola) by a government-approved laboratory. |
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Konatsu must be tested for Bricellosis, Ehrlichiosis and Leptospirosis, and produce full negative results. If a dog had ever produced positive results on Bricellosis and Ehrlichiosis in the past, the dog will not be allowed imported into Australia even after recovery.
Serum agglutination test for Australian Quarantine.
Konatsu’s blood sample was collected on the 9th of August and sent to Yokohama Quarantine Laboratory. The result will be out around the 20th of August.
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| ■External Parasites |
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On the 10th of August,
Konatsu was treated with a long lasting acaricide that is registered for the control of ticks and mites within 24 hours of the blood sampling for Ehrlichiosis.
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| ■Vaccination (1) |
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On the 18th
of July, Komtsu was vaccinated against distemper, infectious hepatitis, canine parvovirus (Parvo), and para-influenza.
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| ■Vaccination (2) |
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In Japan, the
vaccination against Bodetella bronchisepatica (kennel cough) cannot be given individually. It is usually give together with 6 or 7 other vaccines, including
t vaccine against Leprospira interrogans var. canicola. Since the vaccination against Leptospirosis may cause a blood titre rise, Konatsu will not be able to have the vaccine prior to her departure.
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| ■Rabies Shot Certificate |
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In order to enter
Australia, Konatsu must proved that she has been continuously living in Japan for a minimum of 6 months immediately prior to her shipment or since her birth.
Usually, medical record and registration certificate will be used to verify an animal’s status, Konatsu had neither of them. Therefore, her rabies shot certificate will be used instead.
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| ■Travel Crate |
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Only cages or crates certified and approved by IATA may be used for transportation of the live animals. Since Konatsu was more familiar with a wire cage, we purchased a Kennel 700 for exportation. Konatsu started to live in the kennel since the 7th of August.
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| ■Cherry Eye |
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The medical term
for cherry eye is nictitans gland prolapse or prolapse of the gland of the
third eyelid. Unlike people, dogs have a third eyelid that contains a tear
gland and is located in the corner of each eye. Under normal circumstances this
gland is not visible and aids in the production of tears. For some reason,
which may be genetic or environmental, the gland of the third eyelid prolapses
or comes out of its normal position and swells creating the condition known as
cherry eye. If the animal was kept in unhygienic condition, he/she may scratch
and damage its own eyes with its front paw. Once the gland prolapses and is
exposed to the dry air and irritants, it can become infected and or begin to
swell. The gland often becomes irritated, red and swollen. There is sometimes a
mucous discharge and if the animals rubs or scratches at it they can traumatize
the gland further or possibly create an ulcer on the surface of the eye. It
must be surgically treated.
At one time it
was popular to surgically remove the gland as a way to correct this condition.
However, now the recent treatment consists of surgically repositioning the
gland. This is because the removal of the glands can create many problems later
in the animals life.
Since the
treatment will be conducted in several times, it is the best for the same
veterinarian to supervise and take charge of the entire treatment. Therefore,
it is arranged for Konatsu to have the treatment in Australia.
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| ■Sterilization |
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Our project requires all the
potential foster family of our dogs to sterilize their adopted dog. This is to
protect them from further exploitations by the humans. All the rescued dogs of
our project have been exploited in many ways by people; some of them were used
for the entertainment at theme parks, while others were continuously bred to
produce more puppies. The breeding program was conducted with little or no
concern over their living environment or possible prevent genetic disorder.
Therefore, it was absolutely necessary to ensure that the potential foster family is willing to take the responsibility of their sterilization.
In addition, we also believe that our rescued dogs will benefit from sterilization.
Sterilization or castration will be able to prevent them from having numerous diseases related to reproductive system (such as malignant tumors), which are extremely common alignments among the pedigree dogs in old age. It is almost impossible or extremely rare for a pedigree to enjoy a healthy longevity without suffering from mammary tumors or uterine empyema.
It is our utmost wish for all of our rescued dogs to have a healthy, happy long life with their faster family. The Great Dane Rescue group and the prospective foster family of Konatsu in Australia have already promised us to have her sterilized, once she successfully entered Australia.
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| ■Positive Result in Filariasis |
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According to our vet, “Though Konatsu does have some adult filaria in her system, the number is rather small”.
Currently, there are 2 ways to get rid of adult filaria: one is by operation, the other is by injections.
Since Australia is the pioneer and has much more advanced medical technology in extermination of filaria by injections, Konatsu shall be treated over in Australia
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