Parasite Prevention (28)
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Teen Raises Awareness About Heartworm Disease
By Caroline Golon, Apr 9, 2014April is Heartworm Awareness Month. According to the American Heartworm Society, an estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have heartworm disease. Fortunately, heartworm disease is… Full Article ›
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Video: The World Is a Scary Place for Pets
By Dr. Andy Roark, Apr 8, 2014The parasites and diseases that pets can get are downright terrifying. When I think about what it would be like to be covered in fleas, to have mites crawling in my ears, to catch a potentially… Full Article ›
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Video: The Stages of Flea-nial
By Dr. Andy Roark, Mar 24, 2014In many areas, fleas are a real problem, even in the winter months. Together with your veterinarian, you can help prevent your pets from carrying these parasites. Ask your vet how you can be sure… Full Article ›
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Ringworm in Dogs, Cats and Humans: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 3, 2014Oops… I did it again. I played with my patients and now I have ringworm: One flaky pink spot just under my left cheekbone, another itchy smudge on my right wrist, and the last, a blooming… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Treatment for Dogs: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker, Dec 9, 2013Odds are, you've visited at least one veterinary office that prominently displayed a photo or drawing of a canine heart infested with heartworms. This gruesome image illustrates what can… Full Article ›
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Proper Pet Waste Disposal: How to Protect People and the Environment
By Lisa Granshaw, Nov 19, 2013How often have you almost stepped in — or actually stepped in — dog poop that was left on the ground? Pet waste that isn't properly disposed of isn't just a hazard waiting to… Full Article ›
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Be On Guard Against Giardia
By Dr. Donna Spector, Apr 11, 2014
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This Vet's Top Products for the Modern Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013For decades, the standard advice about what you needed when you brought home a dog seemed never to change. From dog-care books from before World War II to Looney Tunes cartoons to Disney movies of… Full Article ›
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City Versus Country Dogs: Who's Healthier?
By Colleen Oakley, Sep 24, 2012Asking if country-dwelling dogs are healthier than city dogs may seem like a no-brainer. But you’ll be surprised to learn that rural dogs — even with all that fresh air and… Full Article ›
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What Does My Dog’s Skin and Fur Say About Her Health?
By Denise Maher, Jul 16, 2012Does a shiny coat really mean that your pooch is in prime condition? Good-looking hair and skin can be a sign of good general health — just as hair and skin problems can offer clues… Full Article ›
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Worst Summer for Lyme Disease? An Infectious Disease Expert Separates Fact From Fiction
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 6, 2012It’s been all over the news lately: studies warning that this could be the worst summer yet for Lyme disease in the northeastern U.S. Should you be concerned for your pet? Vetstreet… Full Article ›
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Zoonotic Disease — From People to Pets to People
Nov 7, 2012While you might quarantine a child with chicken pox to prevent her from infecting other children, you wouldn't expect her to pass that illness along to the family pet. That’s because… Full Article ›