Tag: Parasites
What Does a Tick Look Like on a Dog?
Ticks are a common problem for dogs and their owners, especially when your pet spends a lot of time outside, running in tall grass.
While there...
Fly Bites on Dogs: Prevention, Signs and Treatments
Flies often seem like very unnoticeable creatures to us, but to our dog they can cause discomfort or even put them in danger.
The difference is...
11 Dog Stomach Problems (Gastrointestinal and Digestive): Causes and Treatment
Gastrointestinal and stomach problems in dogs are common.
They can be mild and barely noticeable or extremely serious and life-threatening.
Most dog owners will have to...
How to Prepare Your Dog for Summer
Summer is a great time to spend afternoons in the sun, at the beach, hiking, and participating in many other fun activities with your...
The Best Fly Repellents for Dogs
Every dog owner understands how important it is for their dog to spend time exploring the great outdoors. Flies, in particular, are an especially persistent...
Flea and Tickborne Illnesses in Dogs: The Complete Guide
We give our dogs preventative medications every month to keep fleas and ticks at bay, but we are also protecting them against a whole...
TOP #77: How to Protect Your Dog from Parasites
I'm talking with Dr. Craig Prior of Companion Animal Parasite Council who explains how dogs attract parasites, and best ways to prevent and treat them.
Can Bed Bugs Travel on Dogs?
In the past few years, there has been more talk about bed bugs than ever before. The main reason for this was the bed...
Chronic Kidney Disease Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure
Dogs have no way of telling their owners they about a tick infection and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might...
Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk...
Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...
