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Praziquantel for pets

Pet Medication 101: Praziquantel

It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what praziquantel (Drontal) is u...

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Dog skin parasites

Common Skin Parasites in Dogs

External parasites are among the most common causes of itching and discomfort in dogs. Fleas, mites, or ticks on their skin or ears can send them into a scratching frenzy leading to skin irritation an...

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Common skin parasites in cats

Common Skin Parasites in Cats

No matter what precautions you take in safeguarding your cat’s health and well-being, skin parasites (ectoparasites) are always a constant threat. These ubiquitous creatures can wreak havoc on the lif...

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Symptoms and treatment of lice in dogs

Symptoms and Treatment of Lice in Dogs

Dog lice are parasites. They are small, flat, wingless, six-legged insects that live on mammals and birds, more specifically on their hair or feathers. They can hang onto the hairs thanks to strong cl...

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Common Diseases in Cats and Kittens

Common Diseases in Cats

You love your cat and want to take the best possible care of them, but it can be difficult to know what to monitor for or expect. Like most things in life, there isn’t an easy answer, but let’s briefl...

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Ringworm symptoms and treatments in cats

Ringworm Symptoms and Treatment in Cats

Skin disorders are very common in cats. Studies have shown that around 15% of cats have at least one skin problem. Among these skin problems, infections are considered to be the most common. Skin infe...

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Your guide to heartworm disease

Your Guide to Heartworm Disease in Dogs

Your vet can help you protect your canine friend from infections and parasites through vaccination and regular preventive medications. This includes preventive treatment against heartworm infections, ...

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Heartworm in cats

Heartworm Infection in Cats

Preventive wellness programs are an important part of keeping cats healthy and free from various diseases and health problems. This includes regular vaccination against viral and contagious bacterial ...

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Skin rashes in dogs

Why does my dog have a skin rash?

Skin rashes, also called hives or urticaria, are localized patches of red, swollen, usually itchy skin. The symptoms usually appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure to a specific trigger. Ski...

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Skin Problems in Dogs

Common Skin Diseases in Dogs

Have you noticed your dog licking their paws frequently? Scratching behind their ears? Chewing at the area above or below their tail? Licking under their back legs? Perhaps you’ve seen areas of red sk...

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Common dog medicine

Pet Medication Guide: What Common Medications Can and Can't Dogs Take?

In this article, we will discuss what common pet medications veterinarians often recommend for dogs, their potential side effects, drug interactions to avoid, and signs of an overdose. We will discuss...

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Common skin problems in cats

Common Skin Problems in Cats

It’s no fun having a cat that is uncomfortable, and skin diseases are a common cause of discomfort. The skin is the largest organ in the body and can respond in a handful of ways to numerous assaults....

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Common dog diseases

Most Common Dog Diseases: What to Watch Out For

It’s scary bringing our new canine friends out into the world without knowing what atrocious bacteria, viruses, and/or illnesses can cause them harm. There are a vast number of things that can cause d...

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