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 …
Once a pet has been diagnosed with heart disease, regular monitoring is important to allow timely intervention to prevent a crisis. There are several considerations for monitoring and possible therapy to help manage this condition successfully Stages of heart disease …
Knowing what health issues your dog is susceptible to gives you the chance to catch a malady early when you have ample time to modify it. When the issue concerns the heart, you can slow down the disease before it …
April is National Heartworm Awareness month, but not every dog owner is well versed in the potentially deadly parasite. It’s only transmitted by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms — called microfilaria — circulating in the bloodstream of an infected animal. Dogs …
When it comes to canine allergies, any dog can be affected. Just like people, there are a lot of different variables that are involved in the presence of allergies. These variables include where a dog lives, what it eats, what …
Unlike humans whose allergy signs usually involve the respiratory tract, symptoms of dog allergies and cat allergies more often take the form of skin irritation or inflammation – a condition called allergic dermatitis. What are the signs of allergies in …
Your pet’s ears are very different than yours – inside and out – and many factors can lead to problems with your dog’s ears. Common causes include allergies to things in your pet’s environment (pollen, dust mites, molds, etc.), food …
One way to prevent skin problems is to keep the skin clean. Bathing is a necessary part of your pet’s health. Weekly bathing with an appropriate shampoo can help maintain or restore your pet’s skin health and coat. Medicated shampoos …