Ticks
Dog Checkups & Preventive Care How to Remove a Tick from a Dog Unsure about how to remove a tick the right way? Learn the right steps from Dr. Mike Paul. Read More > |
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Bruising in Dogs: Ecchymosis Bruising in dogs is never normal. Find out common causes of bruising in dogs and why bruising means it's time to see your veterinarian. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Dogs This disease is transmitted by ticks faster than most others. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z What Are Parasites? Don't let any of these disgusting things make a meal of your pet. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Flea and Tick Insecticide Poisoning in Cats One of the most commonly presenting emergencies I see is accidental poisoning of cats by their well-intentioned pet owners. They often put “small dog” flea medication onto their “big cat,” without appropriately consulting with their veterinarian or reading the label carefully, resulting in severe poisoning in cats. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Pets, Parasites, and Protecting the Family All dogs and cats are at risk for parasites. Many parasites, like roundworms, are zoonotic, meaning they can be spread from pets to people. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ticks 101 As the weather around the country gets warmer, our pets spend more time outside. However, being in the great outdoors can expose them to ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Why a Little Limp or Lameness is Important to Get Checked Out! Every dog or cat will at some point limp or appear to be lame. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z What is Bothering Your Cat? It Could Be Feline Allergies Cat allergies are generally divided into 3 main categories: flea allergy, environmental allergies (atopic dermatitis), and food allergy. Feline flea allergies and environmental allergies are the most common. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Protecting Your Cat from Fleas and Ticks Fleas and ticks can carry disease so it's important to protect your cat from them. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, or spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi. Read More > |