It depends on which parasite you're talking about. Suppose it's fleas, for sure. Any of the animals, including people, can get fleas on them....
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There are some that you can give. Things like Gabapentin and Tramadol do cross over and are pretty similar, but the dosing is different....
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We calculate the dose, usually by body weight, and then we figure out how long the pet needs it....
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There are all kinds of anecdotes out there made of brewers yeast and essential oils. I don't know; there are just tons of them out there....
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If it's intestinal parasites, there's going to be a medication that we give orally that will kill that roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, or tapeworm....
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Many times, yes, you can. It is important to practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and clean up the stool when they're going to the bathroom....
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Yeah, we want everybody in the household - every dog and cat - on some type of preventative or some kind of medication to make sure that the dogs a...
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If your dog has fleas, they can carry them in the house, and the fleas might bite you as well....
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As far as giving the medication, there are many little helpful treats out there. There are pill pockets, the type that will mold around the treat....
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There are several out there, and I would recommend talking with your vet to see if they're appropriate....
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Again, we'll recommend the best products for you. And then if you use them, you shouldn't have to do anything else in your home....
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This is my favorite point. So grain-free diets right now have been going around as the big fad—that's really important in people's opinions....
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Not necessarily. I think that's a myth going around. I've heard that a lot....
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Most of the time, yes. Just like people, most dogs have a hard time saying no when there's food put down in front of them....
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Life stage nutrition is a critical topic. There are three different stages that your dog can be in—puppy, adult, or senior....
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You’d mostly see a lot of diarrhea, so we recommend making that food transition over at least seven days....
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Human food won't necessarily make your dog overweight....
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Many human medications don't cross over to dogs, and so you certainly want to call your veterinarian before you give your dog any human medications...
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So, typically what we're going to have you guys do is consult with your veterinarian because there are many different types of pain medications out...
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Make sure it meets all the AFCO requirements, which are the government requirements found on the back of the bag....