Intestinal parasites, or worms, are common in dogs. You may see them in your dog’s poop but it’s likely you would not even know they have worms, since many types are not visible with the naked eye. These worms can also cause your dog to get very sick. Certain kinds of worms in ...
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The best way to correct jumping up in my opinion is to use the "OFF" command. To train a dog this, I suggest the following: Have a family member or someone else you know come to your door. Have your dog collared and leashed. ...
If your cat has very long hair, you or a groomer can gently trim the fur around the anus to make it easier for you to observe any potential issues. This will also make it simpler to clean if there is dried poop and other debris in the area. If your cat frequently has a dirty anus...
And if you do see hundreds of planaria, then chances are you had a helping hand in the matter…Black and brown planaria flatworms feast on waste. Biofilm, uneaten fish food and even poop – it’s all a tasty meal to planaria. If you notice these planaria, it’s often a sign ...
hunched posture, to vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or no stool production, to decreased or absent appetite, to blood in the stool. If you have any concerns that your dog may have swallowed a bone, it's best to have a veterinarian check him out to find out. Thank you for your ...
Although I like the raw diet for my dogs, most puppies fed kibble go on to have long and healthy lives. Whatever puppy food you choose, the most important thing is portion control. How Much to Feed your Labrador Puppy? People often tell me how much their puppy weighs, and ask how much...
Find out how to tell the difference here.How I can help a puppy who is vomiting?Vomiting is another common sign of illness in puppies, and can be caused by something minor, or something serious. What you need to know is here.How do I treat my puppys' worms?Canine worms are very ...
cat scratch disease, and parasites, such as tapeworms. Depending on the type of germ, people and animals can get sick if they swallow an infected flea, get flea poop on a cut (often when scratching an itchy bite), breathe in flea poop, or get scratched or bitten by an infected animal...
kept coming back. I was using flea shampoos and medication on my dog; in my mind that should have taken care of everything. What I failed to do was treat my home. There were eggs and larvae embedded in the carpet, and after a few days they’d hatch and I’d spot them on my ...