Flea dirt is digested blood, and so we have a fun trick here that we'll do in the clinic where, if we're suspicious of it, we'll put that dirt on a...
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There's a difference between pink eye and cherry eye....
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It depends on the product you are using....
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We've got Simparica TRIO, which is my favorite, as it protects against everything, such as fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites....
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Just like in humans, you need to have them be up and active to keep everything going....
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Certainly if they go outdoors it increases the risk because your dog is going to get it there....
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There are some over-the-counter products like foggers or bombs or things like that that you can pick up at your local hardware store or Lowe's or H...
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CPR, much like in humans, is cardiopulmonary resuscitation....
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I would say no unless your dog has very sensitive skin. You can cause irritations if you're using harsh shampoos or leave on conditioners....
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Risks are very minimal. Sometimes I've seen some GI upset, but usually, if you give the flea and tick medication with food, that prevents that....
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They can, especially here in Kentucky—it's not like Alaska, where it gets super cold, so we see fleas and ticks all year round.
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In San Diego, we need flea protection year around. We have fleas here all the time because it never freezes....
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Generally, the answer to that is yes. Fleas don't discriminate, so you want to make sure that all your pets are protected.
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It depends on what you call a test....
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Cataracts can be relatively easy to see on most dogs. You can get a light and a certain amount of magnification and peer into the pupil area....
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If your dog has fleas or ticks, the most important thing to do is to get a recommendation from your veterinarian regarding which product would be g...
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That's a great question. The diagnostic imaging itself doesn't cause pain, but the positions they need to be in to get the best image might....
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You'll find fleas and ticks outside. That's where they start, and then they'll get on your pet when your pet goes outside....
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When fleas bite, the dog can get irritated skin, including dogs with allergies who may have flea allergy dermatitis....
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The best thing to do, right Coconut, is to get them on prevention....