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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Flea bites may not always be visible, but when they are, they appear as small red dots, typically in the belly or thigh area where the hair is thin...
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To prevent your dog from getting fleas and ticks, you should use a prevention method....
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Yes, there is a test to diagnose tick-borne diseases....
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Fleas and ticks will not resolve on their own....
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Whether to groom your dog at home or have it done by a professional largely depends on your own confidence and ability to handle the grooming proce...
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Yes, it's possible for a dog to have fleas even if there are no visible signs....
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In areas with year-round flea and tick exposure, such as Tennessee, it is recommended that all dogs stay on year-round flea and tick prevention....
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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No, there are no holistic or over-the-counter heartworm preventatives that are considered safe or effective.
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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....