Sometimes yes, other times no. If we're talking about a litter of puppies, we'll deworm them all, but not necessarily when it comes to heartworms....
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They're never going to go away on their own. Fleas are just going to bite you and your dog. They're going to replicate. They're going to lay eggs....
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Absolutely....
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We have a combination of oral medication and topical medications....
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Clean, scoop, and wash your hands....
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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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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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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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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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No more than it'll make us overweight. Everything in moderation....
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The big one is feeding raw food. I don't recommend it. You'll see a lot of stuff on the internet about how it's better and more natural for them....
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It depends on your dog and what your dog's needs are....
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Yes, we always recommend that you take at least a week to transition your dog's food from one food to another food....
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Not necessarily. I think that's a myth going around. I've heard that a lot....