About pets in North Cyprus

kyreg


Joined: 12/07/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 08:12

Please, anyone can help me about having a pet , a dog or a cat in North Cyrpus.



We moving from UK to North Cyrprus by September.



Or anyone living in North Cyrpus with pets, how you handle pets in North Cyprus in managing the pets and Vets and shots for dogs?





How they treat the pets and is it should have well vaccinated from vet in Cyrpus?



Thanks.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 08:21

Hi the shots and worming etc are the same as in UK. Parvo, distemper etc as a multi vaccine and kennel cough seperately. You need a para band collar to prevent sand fly disease and also front line or similar for ticks etc. Dogs have to be registered at the local Belediye (council) - for a small fee.



It is usually wise to have the animals neutered as stray and unwanted animals are a huge problem here.



A deadly poison (lanate) is used on a regular basis to rid the streets of strays however it is also randomly used out of spite/ignorance on pets. I strongly recommend that keep the antidote in your fridge. Never let the dog out on its own as there are many small herds of goats and sheep found in the most unlikely places. Too hot for day walks in the summer, so be prepared for very early morning or evenings.



Good luck.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 08:27

Are you bringing the pets here or looking for some when you arrive?

cyprusnewbie


Joined: 28/06/2011
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 10:00

where can I get the antidote to lanate please?



many thanks

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 10:12

At the chemist.

I am not big on self medication your own dogs for poisoning. The reason for this is that unless you are 100% sure what poison has been used you cannot be sure which treatment to give. Different poisons need different actions. The best advice is if your dog is poisoned take it straight away to vet who is qualified to deal with it.



Lanate is the usual one here but there are now others which kill quicker and are being seen in the south of the island. Thats without loads of other things dogs can come into contact with which are also poisons.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 10:16

The vets here are all brilliant from our experience Kytrq.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 10:16

Kyereq - loads of vets - pick one that you get on with - there are some that pet owners swear by - but we all have our favourites!! Bringing your own dogs over is a bind, but worth it! We brought ours, lots of paperwork etc he came on the same flight. Quarantine is a laugh - political - but they usually come out in a few days!!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 11:36

Ann Msg 7- "Bringing your own dog over" rules and routes for pets into TRNC changed about 12 months ago when CTA went down and will change in the other direction during January 2012.

Still lots of paperwork etc. a little more complex and best done by people who know their job at both ends.

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 12:03

Well said flight holiday!

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 12:07

My advice would be to get the antidote from the vet. How many cc's to be administered are determined by weight.



Lanate poisoning is very fast acting - frothing, convulsions and violent shaking all accompanied by severe pain. I will never forget it. If my new puppy ever showed these symptons - I wouldn't hesitate - but of course would still rush to the vet. The antidote merely buys you some time. I actually got mine from the vet who on that occasion saved my dogs life. It was at her suggestion that I keep it in the fridge just in case.

Frogandtoad


Joined: 17/07/2011
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 12:09

Do you have to register your dog with a vet first or just turn up to any vet you like when you have a problem or the dog needs jabs?

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 14:30

Just call the vet up, which ever one you choose. They don't have an appointment system as such, but you may have to wait a little for basic things if an emergency come in before you.

Its a good idea to keep all the vets numbers handy because if there is an emergency out of hours your vet of choice may not be available.

They vary in services and prices. Shop around and find someone you and your pet is happy with.



The poison they have been seeing in the south is some kind of fertalizer i believe, if your dog touches that i think you have about 5 - 10 minutes max.

Oleander is a plant / shrub here which is also toxic to dogs and people.

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 17:13

8 & 9 Why did flightholiday not advertise that they do it?