Generally speaking, no. If you have a severe tick infestation and you have to manually peel ticks off, that could get uncomfortable....
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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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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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They do not discriminate, so whether your dog has short hair, long hair, or no hair, they will be there.
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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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Yeah, sometimes they're tiny and hard to find....
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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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Yes and no. If you're looking through your cabinet for things to give your dog, the answer is no....
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People tend to think that ticks transmit diseases, which they do, but fleas also transmit diseases....
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For x-rays, most of our patients are fairly cooperative in what we're asking them to do....
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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....
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Whether or not your dog is showing symptoms, abnormal signs at home may be because of a toxin, let alone if you saw them eat something, and maybe y...
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We have great oral medications that we recommend....
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Not really, as long as you use a shampoo that's pH balanced for a dog....