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Entries for March 2010
Posted on March 31, 2010 21:15
by Aaron Kroh
Is your pet’s health important to you? Did you know that you can improve your pet’s health by making sure they get enough Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in their diet? Research indicates that there are numerous benefits to improving your pet’s health; from arthritis to behavior problems to dry skin and so much m...
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Posted on March 31, 2010 21:12
Source: News 10 Now
Flea and tick season is right around the corner. Now is the time to start preventative measures.
“There certainly are many advantages to protecting your pet against fleas and ticks. The primary reason is your pet’s comfort, especially if your pet has an allergy toward fleas," veterinarian Dr. Andrea Lee said. "...
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Posted on March 31, 2010 20:43
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) has released new canine heartworm guidelines for 2010. These guidelines are considered the official veterinary industry perspective for epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease and include some notable differences from previous versions.
It is estimated that currently more tha...
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Posted on March 28, 2010 15:56
Source: The Old Trainer
Dear Old Trainer: I have not had a dog for 20 years but just got a beautiful little Maltese named Lori that has changed my life. A friend told me there is now a product that kills flees and ticks on dogs. What is the product and does it pose any health risks?
Happy, Carmel, California
A: There are ...
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Posted on March 25, 2010 18:52
By Trent Hamm
My wife and I are considering getting a puppy for our son, who really seems to love small dogs and often asks us whether we’ll ever have one. While we haven’t made up our minds yet on this decision, I did take a few moments to ask a few of my pet-owning friends if they had any advice about how to reduce the costs of acquir...
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Posted on March 24, 2010 20:18
The mild winter has one local vet recommending clients start their flea and tick prevention early.
Doctor Mark Hanks with Kindred Spirits Veterinary Services in Orrington says he usually doesn't expect to see ticks until mid-April but has already seen some in the animals he treats.
Hanks says most of his clients are being pro-active and...
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Posted on March 23, 2010 19:53
Prep your pet for spring!
Now that spring has officially sprung, all of us — including our pets — are itching to get outside and PLAY! However, in addition to the promise of fun-in-the-sun activities, warmer weather, blooming plants and hatching "wildlife" can also create potential hazards for our furry friends.
Here are a few things to keep in m...
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Posted on March 22, 2010 20:50
Flea and tick populations are rising in the wake of the mildest winter in recent memory.
Fleas love Nanaimo's mild coastal climate as much as humans and without a good frost in winter to kill the thousands of eggs a female can lay each day, the blood-suckers can multiply fast.
With almost no snowfall whatsoever and mild temperat...
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Posted on March 21, 2010 18:25
By Rene Knapp
There are millions of dogs in the United States that do not get heartworm prevention, or get it sporadically. Although there is treatment for heartworm, it is extremely expensive and depending on the severity when it is treated, the dog could die.
It is much easier to prevent the disease than to try to treat it...
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Posted on March 21, 2010 18:23
Q: How are heartworm infections treated?
A: Dogs that acquire heartworms can be treated successfully as long as the infection is detected before major damage is done to the heart. After confirming a positive test result, your veterinarian will use a blood filtration test to detect the presence or absence of circulating larval worms, called m...
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