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Ear infections in dogs can be caused by a variety of microbes, including many types of bacteria and/or yeast. Ear medications are all different, as some contain different antibiotics, …
The short answer is no. Lice are species specific. That means that human lice affect humans and dog lice affect dogs. Dogs and cats have higher basal temperatures than …
Many people try to save on pet care costs by omitting flea prevention on indoor cats. Unfortunately, some of the worst flea infestations I have seen are in households …
As most dog owners know, dogs have anal sacs on either side of their rectum. These normally empty when a pet passes a bowel movement to add a scent …
Bee stings are common this time of year as our dogs spend more time outdoors. Most often, a bee sting will result in no significant complications. A cool compress, …
Ticks are everywhere this year. These ugly insects are blood feeders and are unfortunately capable of transmitting some serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease, to people and dogs alike. …
Many dogs (and some cats) have anxiety or even outright panic during thunderstorms. Usually, the fear response becomes more obvious as the dog moves through middle-age. Common signs of …
Weight loss in pets can be challenging, but just as in people, weight can be successfully managed by monitoring “calories in versus calories out”. Measure how much food you …
Though many things may cause bad breath in your pet, by far and away, the most common cause is heavy tartar. Dental cleanings are a daily procedure in our …
The answer may lie in on both the size of your dog and what was swallowed. For small, rounded objects that have been swallowed within 30 minutes, hydrogen peroxide …