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....
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Tick bites may appear as an inflammatory nodule, which can be raised, hard, and firm....
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While there are many products on the market claiming to be holistic or natural flea and tick preventions, they have not been proven effective and m...
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Ideally, your dog should be vaccinated and on flea control before visiting a groomer....
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Yes, fleas can easily spread to other pets in the household....
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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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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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Your dog is tested for heartworm disease annually, ideally during their wellness checkup at the veterinarian....
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Your dog should be screened for heartworm disease every year during their annual wellness checkup....