It's a pretty simple, straightforward diagnostic. We collect some stool, whether you bring it here or we collect it in-house....
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As far as tapeworms go, they often come from a dog ingesting a flea. Not all fleas carry them, but some fleas do carry tapeworm eggs....
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Yeah. Regular deworming is what we recommend, and the CDC recommends it....
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Far and away, the best way is to brush the dog’s teeth....
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The effectiveness would depend on the quality of the image we get. Some of that could be the technology used....
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That's a reasonable question. All the veterinarians in our practice are perfectly capable of working through skin cases....
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Fish oils would be the first one that comes to my mind....
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It's possible that it might....
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First off, I'm not a huge fan of topicals in dogs. We use them periodically....
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We might ask you to fast your pet....
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Usually very effective....
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So they can certainly be upsetting to their stomach. Many of them live in the dog’s intestinal tract and can feed on their intestinal lining....
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By all means, you do. Again, brushing is the best. GREENIES are a supplement. The chews are a supplement....
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They can, in a sense. It's not what you think about you or I getting a cavity, and we don't do fillings here....
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Intestinal parasites can be passed inside the womb of the female dog onto her puppies....
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They may, especially if any type of sedation is required. That would be the one time I would think, yes, for sure they would....
Could a grooming product be the cause of skin conditions in my dog? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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Once again, it's unlikely, but it could....
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Contact is obviously just touching something. I touch Kyle, and if I'm allergic to Kyle, I'll get an inflammatory response right here....
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We can usually see some GI issues—vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, things like that—that tell you that your dog has an upset stomach....
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Greenies are great. They're great dental treats, but ideally, brushing the teeth will be the gold standard for dental care.
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