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Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease of dogs in the USA & Canada. There are a number of different preventative products available in shops and online, here we have assimilated the leading anti-heartworm medications on the market into a handy comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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It is fair to assume that dogs would not eat their own stool, other dog's stools and cat poop unless there was a reason. Often the easy answer is that they find it tasty! Naturally this may be a strange concept for most people to accept. Read more...
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Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. Luckily for dogs, most of these parasites cannot readily invade a dog’s body unless it eats an aquatic animal such as a fish, frog, or crustacean. Read more...
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Many people know someone who has had a pacemaker implanted for a cardiac rhythm disturbance. Like so many treatments, this has now made the switch from human to veterinary medicine and pacemakers are widely available for implantation into dogs that would otherwise be reliant on less effective drugs. Read more...
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Worms in pets are rarely fatal, but they are one of the most unpleasant ailments from an owners perspective. They can cause weight loss, vomiting & diarrhea, and some can even be transmitted to humans. Read more...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease of cats, whether they are random bred or pedigreed. It is a heart muscle disease in which the papillary muscles (the muscles in the left ventricle that anchor the mitral valve) and the walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened. Read more...
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Hemangiosarcoma is an unpleasant malignant camcer that can affect the spleen, heart and circulatory system. Dogs usually present collapsed, with a rupture of one of the vessels feeding the tumor causing the dog to bleed into its abdomen. Here we look at the diagnostic and treatment options. Read more...
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Before introducing a puppy to a new household, owners should find out the type of food the animal has been fed, as well as its feeding schedule. Providing a similar diet will help ease the transition to the home environment. Read more...
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It is well documented and accepted that puppies should not be homed until they are 7/8 weeks old. To take on a puppy before this time will mean that it has not been with its mother and siblings for enough time to learn some extremely important lessons. Read more...
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With so many different anti-flea products for sale in shops and online, it is difficult to know which one suits you and your cat best. Here we have assimilated the leading products on the market into a comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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With so many different anti-flea products out there on the market, it is difficult to know which one suits you and your dog best. Here we have assimilated the leading products on the market into a comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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Whelping can be a stressful process for both bitch and owner. However, with the right preparation and a little know-how, the whole procedure can be made alot safer and more comfortable for the bitch and pups. Here we discuss appropriate home care for the whelping bitch and her pups. Read more...
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Cheyletiella dermatitis is caused by a small mite that lives in the outer layers of the skin of dogs, cats, rabbits and people. Infected animals have an accumulation of dandruff on their backs and occasionally on their necks and heads. Most infested animals scratch and shed hair excessively. Read more...
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Skin allergies are relatively common in dogs. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must first rule out parasites and other infections. Read more...
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It's entirely natural for a new puppy to call out for someone to come when separated. Pups alone in the wild would not survive without this alarm system. Therefore all your new dog is doing is following instinct. Read more...
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Demodecosis is an inflammatory parasitic disease of dogs characterized by the presence of a high number of demodex mites in the hair follicles, which often leads to inflammation and infection. The cigar-shaped mites are normally present in small numbers, but certain conditions allow them to proliferate. Read more...
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Dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs are popular companions for many people, often sharing their home environment. Being in such close contact, it is perhaps inevitable that sometimes disease is transmitted from pets to their owners. Here we look specifically at skin diseases. Read more...
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