We determine if a dog has allergies through a combination of a thorough physical history, going over everything that the dog has been exposed to an...
Search
Doctor Answer
Dog dermatology is the study of anything related to a dog's skin, ranging from skin masses and infections to other conditions affecting the skin....
Doctor Answer
Reach out to a veterinarian for any concern you have, regardless of whether you think it's small or not....
Doctor Answer
Maintaining a clean environment and keeping your dog on flea, tick, and mosquito prevention can help keep their skin healthy....
Doctor Answer
Once your dog has been diagnosed with a behavior problem, your veterinarian will likely recommend a behavioral modification plan....
Doctor Answer
Allergies are extremely common in dogs, with about 60 to 70% of patients having some kind of allergy....
Doctor Answer
For the majority of skin conditions, a general veterinarian should be able to guide you towards a diagnosis and treatment....
Doctor Answer
Consulting with a veterinarian is the best way to determine the difference between a behavior problem and a mental problem....
Doctor Answer
Microchipping your cat ensures that if they are lost, they can be returned to you.
...
Doctor Answer
A microchip does not guarantee that your cat will be found, but it does increase the likelihood of your cat being returned to you if they are found...
Doctor Answer
No, microchips are not GPS trackers....
Doctor Answer
As far as we know, all shelters and animal hospitals have the capability to scan for microchips and should scan any stray animal that comes in....
Doctor Answer
Only animal shelters and animal hospitals have the capability to scan pet microchips....
Doctor Answer
No, most microchips are not GPS trackers, and they are not capable of providing your dog's location.
...
Doctor Answer
Yes, heartworms can be treated in dogs....
Doctor Answer
Yes, if left untreated, your dog will eventually succumb to heartworm disease....
Doctor Answer
Most heartworm preventatives have minimal side effects....
Doctor Answer
As far as we are aware, all shelters and animal hospitals have the capability of scanning for microchips when a pet is found.
...
Doctor Answer
There are four stages of heartworm disease. Stage one is the asymptomatic stage, where the dog has been infected but is not showing any symptoms....
Doctor Answer
Yes, heartworms are extremely common in dogs, especially in the United States....