Ideally, your dog should be vaccinated and on flea control before visiting a groomer....
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Yes, fleas can easily spread to other pets in the household....
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Controlling fleas and ticks in your environment can be done by using prevention on your pet....
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Not necessarily. Ticks do not usually jump from one pet to another....
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Vets can easily find fleas on dogs if there's a large population, as they are visible to the naked eye....
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The answer to this question depends on the specific behavior problems your dog exhibits....
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Veterinarians find ticks on dogs similarly to how pet parents do....
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Yes, there is a vaccine available for a tick-borne disease called Lyme disease.
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It is a common misconception that over-bathing can dry out your dog....
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No, there are no holistic or over-the-counter heartworm preventatives that are considered safe or effective.
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Can I do anything in my dog’s environment to reduce the risk of heartworm? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital
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Heartworms are carried by mosquitoes, so reducing the risk of mosquitoes in your yard might help....
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First, don't panic. Ideally, just administer the heartworm prevention at the next due date....
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No, prevention should not be used to treat a heartworm infection....
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Your dog should be screened for heartworm disease every year during their annual wellness checkup....
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Yes, if your dog tests positive for heartworm disease, additional tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the stage of the disease....
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Yes, even if your dog is on heartworm prevention, they still need a yearly test....
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Your dog is tested for heartworm disease annually, ideally during their wellness checkup at the veterinarian....
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Overgrooming in cats is something that a lot of owners discover by accident or it’s found by a veterinarian on a ...
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We often hear of the obesity epidemic plaguing the U.S., and unfortunately, the issue extends beyond humans....
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So, you have finally decided it is time for some alone time, but what do you send so y...