The General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (DKMP) continues its activities to feed the stray animals in the earthquake-affected areas, and also carries out treatment and rehabilitation works for animals such as cats and dogs that were rescued from the wreckage.
Taking action to heal the wounds of the earthquake immediately, the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks treats domestic animals as well as wild animals in temporary veterinary clinics with examination rooms and x-ray units through the Şanlıurfa, Adana and Malatya regional directorates.
More than 300 Animals Treated
Veterinarians from the General Directorate of DKMP work in cooperation with the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks and the Chamber of Veterinarians. More than 50 animals have been treated so far, 300 of which have been rescued from the rubble. Animals with severe conditions were transferred to the nearest shelter after the first intervention so that their treatment could be continued.
14 Animals Surgical
In these temporary clinics, 44 search-and-rescue dogs injured during search and rescue operations were treated and treated. The teams that treated 81 dogs, 93 cats and different types of birds, with and without owners, performed 14 surgical operations in Adıyaman alone. Within the scope of treatment studies, x-rays of the animals were taken when necessary, plaster bandage application and blood tests were also performed.
Treatment and Nutrition Studies Will Continue
On the other hand, under the coordination of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, approximately 50 tons of wet and dry food was left at different points to meet the nutritional needs of stray animals. Support was provided by meeting the demands of citizens who demanded feed and food for their pets. As has been the case so far, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will continue to work on stray animals for both treatment and feeding purposes.