Parasites
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Your guide to understanding parasitic diseases in dogs Parasites survive by feeding on animals and people. Some insects, worms, and other parasites can make pets and people sick. Know what to look for and how to treat. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Warm Weather Tick Explosion is Here Did you think the cold winter put a dent in the tick population? It's just the opposite unfortunately. Learn how to protect your family and your dog this summer. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care A Senior Dog Checkup: What to Expect Your senior dog is at greater risk for a number of diseases. Learn more about what is involved in your dog's checkup, and how it can help you prevent problems ahead of time. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care A Senior Cat Checkup: What to Expect Check the age chart, and you'll see your cat's "person" age. If your cat is a senior, this article is for you. Learn more about what is involved in a senior cat's checkup and why it's so important. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Could My Kitten Have Intestinal Parasites? You may be surprised at the common parasites your cat is bringing into your home. Common parasites include roundworms, coccidia and tapeworms. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 5 Things Veterinarians Can Learn from Dog Poop What can a poop sample tell your veterinarian about your dog’s health? As it turns out, a lot! Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Five Things Veterinarians Love about Poop Samples Veterinarians have to deal with poop on a daily basis. Learn how they turn it from a chore into a passion. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Why is My Dog Excessively Licking His Paws? Is your dog constantly attacking his feet? It may seem cute but could be a real problem when the feet turn red! Learn what's behind this behavior. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 6 Things You Don't Know about Itchy Pets The more you scratch the more you itch. The key is to break the cycle, let these 6 surprising itch facts help you with that. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Why Are Worms in My Dog’s Stool? Learn the difference between hookworms, whipworms, roundworms and tapeworms. Find out how these worms can affect your dog. Read More > |