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1 hour ago, sandyf said:

You are free to believe what you want,  we will stick with what the vets tell us.

FYI.  I am a Veterinarian.  Graduated 1983 - retired after 37 years of practice. I do have some idea what I am talking about .  You , your tame vets, and your 60 feral cats can believe what you want.

Incidentally - if you are so sure of this - feel free to explain the moral and ethical decision you are making to perpetuate this locus of rabies infection in your 'feral carrier cats'. 

Sid James.    Your link confirms what I have been saying about rabies in cats.

They become infected , and will eventually die.

They do not become (asymptomatic) ‘carriers’ as has been suggested by .sandyf

8 minutes ago, Tuvoc said:

I actually nearly drove into the back of a truck because of those tints. It was an unlit road, and the truck had small tail lights that were barely visible  - a combination of hardly working plus they were dirty. It was going up a hill and barely moving, probably 10 km/hr at best. We approached it at 70 km/hr I guess, not really sure, and suddenly there it was right in front of us. Jammed on the brakes, thank god for ABS and a dry road, and we stopped millimetres before the back of it. A small miracle. Even that was not enough for my wife (who was in the car also) to get those dark tints removed and replaced by something lighter. From that point on, I drive slowly at night unless it is extremely well lit and there are other cars around as well so their headlights are a guide as well

I feel your pain . I have had the same issues , but normally with slow moving motorcycles or motorcycles with side cars. These invariably have no tail lights.

I will never have tint on my windscreen again.  

Tint is good to help keep car cool & to maintain anonymity from others road users - but make sure you can see through them windscreen for night driving!

3 hours ago, sandyf said:

You are wrong, cats can carry a virus and many do and throughout their life. I am talking about feral cats, bit of a different situation to domestic.

We have had cats born with a virus and then died of old age.

My wife and her sister handle around 60 feral cats on a daily basis, they have had more than enough advice from medics on the risks involved.

No. Sorry.  You are wrong.

Cats do NOT 'carry' Rabies virus - a Lyssavirus

Cats however can be infected with other viruses - eg FIV , or Coronavirus and not show signs for many years.  They harbour bacteria , like Pseudomonas, in their mouth - which can cause infections to critters or people they bite.  

4 minutes ago, sandyf said:

What many do not realise is that there is more rabies among cats than dogs, it is just that cats normally carry the virus rather than becoming sick like dogs.

Not actually correct.   Cats become symptomatic just like any other mammal - however the time from becoming infected to showing clinical signs can vary greatly (in any species).  Cats do not 'carry' the virus. 

7 hours ago, n00dle said:

Option three says you could just have said nothing. 

Ditto

6 hours ago, cardinalblue said:

So the dog needs to come from a rabies free country yet rabies is prevalent in thailand….

Rabies is not the only Canine disease of note in the world

As. Dazinoz  has suggested - I would strongly advise you to use a company like ‘Jetpets’. They should know all of the requirements and be able to advise you properly - but - they may be expensive!  Probably money well spent for peace of mind.

As a private practitioner veterinarian, I used to help arrange international transport of clients pets - but it became a minefield due to ever changing regulations from many countries. I eventually chose to ‘opt out’ and leave the work to the dedicated exporters!

2 hours ago, PFMills said:

Watched a YouTube video on how to do that on the 911. Seems only takes 7min 43 secs.

Yes - maybe took a little longer - 555.  

YouTube is brilliant. Gave me the information I needed to change plugs & service my Cayman - in fact has been my go to for many years for any car (or household) repairs.

If he was driving a Fortuner, costing 1.8 Million Baht - would people still be questioning Police salaries - and how could he possibly afford that?

He has done the wrong thing - but don’t tar and feather him for his choice of conveyance.

See if you can get some ACP 20mg tablets from a/your vet.  The drug is Acetylpromazine.

If the dog weighs about 25 Kg , I would give 1.5 to 2 tablets 1 hour prior to travel. In food is ok.

Vet may be reluctant to dispense (as effect is magnified if dog has pre-existing cardiac issues) - and may want to check dog out first. This is NOT a money making ploy - but standard practice (in the West).

Sedation will last about 8 hours.

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I'm curious about the blocking of blood vessels in the groin area, could you expand on the comment please. How do you know that occurred?

I suspect this post was meant to be humorous - suggesting an erection perhaps ????

3 hours ago, pedro01 said:

How do you cope with the million dollar oil change?

Got that one sorted - do it myself ????

If this had only occurred recently I would agree with The Hammer 2021 , and say that it was just a healing ulcer after a cat fight.

As you say it has been there for a year, and he also has chronic self trauma at the back of his ears, I would suspect autoimmune as well . My suggestion is ‘Rodent Ulcer’ - correct name Eosinophilic Dermatitis.   

Treatment is usually steroid - a long acting shot could be given for easier medication. Antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin will help resolve the secondary infection.

It is unlikely that it will be a one time simple treatment and cure, which is a problem with a semi-feral cat!

55 minutes ago, alextrat1966 said:

How are you able to drive this car here? According to the many experts, it's impossible to find replacements for such cars here in Thailand ????????????

 

I know - taking a huge risk I know.  If something breaks I will just have to throw car away I suppose ????

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

So you say they should close all of them completely... because of course a virus does not wear a watch?

Not at all .  Sorry for not adding Sarcasm Alert

I enjoy a drink as much (or more?) than the next person.

I was trying to point out the stupidity of the ‘rules’.

Wowser - not

How about ATK tests, anyone asking for those

We went to Tree Town , to the bar complex there - but because we entered from the side soi - not needed to do ATK test. If you enter at front - yes - you will be asked. 

Went to the Pool bar at back of complex - & I attempted to show Vaccine info - but no need. You only have a limited time in the bars - so they want you in there (quickly) to start spending! ????

Have 2.   Both have well developed purr ???? 

Ivermectin is NOT a recognised treatment for Ringworm. It is a parasiticide , not an anti fungal - and is not effective against Dermatophytes/‘Ringworm’.

Parenteral (oral/injectable) treatment is Griseofulvin , topical treatment is halogenated compounds - containing Iodine or Chlorine.

Antifungals like Itraconazole and Fluconazole have limited activity against Microsporum - the causative agent of Canine ringworm.

No experience with local products.

If you want tablets - try to get Grisovin (Griseofulvin) .  The effect is not immediate - oral treatment takes about 3 weeks to work, as the active ingredient is incorporated in the growing skin layer - and it takes time to get to the ‘outside’.

For a few localised lesions - apply Betadine (or similar) to sore daily for a week or so.

Antifungal shampoos, or rinsing in a 1:20 solution of White King (or similar) will help to limit further spread of spores.