That comes up a lot these days. Some remedies supposedly have an effect on killing fleas....
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Not at all. I have a chocolate lab myself, and whenever I give him his flea and tick preventative, he thinks it's the best treat ever.
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There is....
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If you suspect an eye issue, have it looked at....
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Yes, is the answer; both....
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Sometimes it's as simple as running my finger against the growth of the hair to look at that skin deep down to see if I can see any....
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You're going to have them feeling better, looking better and extending their life by quite a while by keeping them active throughout the years....
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Yes, there is such a thing as a dog that’s bathing too often. It's dependent on what kind of shampoo you're using....
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If your dog is spending a lot of time outside or in the woods, maybe in fields with tall grass or things like that, and they're not on prevention, ...
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The big difference between them is their physical appearance. And the other big difference is going to be the diseases that fleas and ticks carry....
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We see a lot of tick-borne diseases in this area....
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If your dog's on medication, first, bring the medications with you. I know typically, in an emergency, nobody's thinking clearly....
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You'd be shocked that your dog is losing or has lost its vision....
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Often, it depends on what we're looking for and what's going on with the pet....
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Depending on the severity, dermatitis can be anywhere from uncomfortable to very painful....
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Far and away, the best way is to brush the dog’s teeth....
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Dogs can get cavities. It's a rarer type of dental disease, but they can still get cavities just like humans can.
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Yeah. Regular deworming is what we recommend, and the CDC recommends it....
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Fish oils would be the first one that comes to my mind....
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At home, it's probably just good, simple hygiene. Make sure the dog's coat is cared for and that there are no significant mats....