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Detecting Heart Disease Early
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), heart disease in dogs affects 1 of every 10 dogs worldwide. Dog heart disease is a condition in which an abnormality of the heart is present. Heart disease in dogs can lead…
Grain Free Diets and Heart Disease
The pet food business is big these days, as you can tell from the amount of advertising that you see regarding pet foods. But just like anything else, some of that marketing is hype, without any science behind it. One…
Heartworm Prevention
Regular heartworm prevention for dogs and cats – usually on a monthly basis (or according to medication instructions) – is crucial to avoid severe medical issues that can result from heartworms. The American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org) recommends year-round administration of…
Heartworm Disease
One of the more common and easily prevented heart diseases is heartworms. This disease affects dogs, cats, ferrets and many other wildlife species. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other…
Signs of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
Heart disease doesn’t necessarily mean one specific type of condition but encompasses a wide range of heart-related problems that can affect your cat or dog. While there are several heart diseases that your cat or dog can contract or develop,…
Allergic Dermatitis
For any pet owner, seeing your dog or cat in a state of itching is always troubling. Itching may be caused by a variety of things, such as mites, infection, or fleas. But one of the more common causes is…
Flea Control
Like any pet owner, you want to keep fleas and ticks from bothering your pet and moving into your home. The best way to treat a flea infestation is to stop it before it can start! Effective flea prevention requires treating every pet in…