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....
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Reach out to a veterinarian for any concern you have, regardless of whether you think it's small or not....
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Maintaining a clean environment and keeping your dog on flea, tick, and mosquito prevention can help keep their skin healthy....
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Once your dog has been diagnosed with a behavior problem, your veterinarian will likely recommend a behavioral modification plan....
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Allergies are extremely common in dogs, with about 60 to 70% of patients having some kind of allergy....
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For the majority of skin conditions, a general veterinarian should be able to guide you towards a diagnosis and treatment....
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Consulting with a veterinarian is the best way to determine the difference between a behavior problem and a mental problem....
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A veterinarian will conduct a thorough examination of your dog's skin, from nose to tail, and will look at the ears, belly, and all other areas....
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Behavioral modification is a broad category that encompasses various techniques to establish a safe environment for your pet, help them walk on a l...
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Common symptoms of allergies in dogs include licking of the paws, redness on the belly, in the groin area, in the armpits, and sometimes on the fac...
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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...
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No, microchips are not GPS trackers....
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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....
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Only animal shelters and animal hospitals have the capability to scan pet microchips....
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Microchipping your cat ensures that if they are lost, they can be returned to you.
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Most heartworm preventatives have minimal side effects....
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As far as we are aware, all shelters and animal hospitals have the capability of scanning for microchips when a pet is found.
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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....
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Yes, heartworms are extremely common in dogs, especially in the United States....
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Yes, heartworm treatment can cure your dog....