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, is the answer; both....
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They're ectoparasites that take a blood meal from your pet for their reproductive life cycle, their day-to-day meals.
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Unless you saw what happened or know what the dog got into, that's the only way you're going to know immediately....
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I have heard of some. I did not learn of any in vet school....
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We will assess or triage your dog to see precisely what's going on, and we’ll check the dog’s vital signs....
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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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Sudden changes, whether the dog has collapsed or is now bleeding—in those cases, first aid definitely should come into play, and usually by a veter...
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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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I wouldn't answer that in a way where I would say it could cause skin conditions, but I think it can exacerbate skin conditions....
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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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All of these are so variable, but it's okay....
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From a preventative standpoint, your dog should be dewormed year-round....
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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....
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They can. Certain ones can be caught by humans....
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It smells better to you, but it doesn't taste good to the dogs. They don't like that foamy, frothy stuff that happens with the toothpaste....
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Yes, and, unfortunately, some parasites can cause blindness in children. They can also cause skin problems. We take parasites very seriously....
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The x-ray frequently comes first because it's more available in general practice....