by animaldogs | Nov 2, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
If you have a friend who camps or fishes, you may have heard that they had been infected with Giardia. Or your veterinarian may have told you that your cat or dog had Giardia. In either case, you probably wondered, can I catch it as well? Giardia is a protozoan...
by animaldogs | Nov 2, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
Consider the following scenario: You arrive home from a long flight from a wonderful, two-week vacation. As you drive home, you remind yourself the boarding kennel is already closed and you have to wait until tomorrow to pick up your dog, Max. You finally walk in the...
by animaldogs | Nov 2, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
Fleas are not only a source of irritation and frustration, but they also pose a serious health threat to animals. These tiny external parasites can carry a variety of diseases, including bubonic plague, and severe infestations may cause deadly levels of blood loss in...
by animaldogs | Nov 2, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
There are many parasites we need be concerned about that can affect our pets. Ticks are one of the most common and frightful. Most people shudder just at the thought of a tick, let alone finding one on their pet or in their house. Unfortunately, the people who study...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Know Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne illness that can sicken your pet. Erlichiosis may also make your furry friend miserable. Fortunately, antibiotic treatment can kill the bacteria responsible for the illness. What is...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Fleas & Parasites
How to Keep Your Pets Safe from Lyme Disease and Other Illnesses During Flea and Tick Season Warmer weather brings the return of fleas and ticks throughout the entire U.S. Fortunately, keeping your pet safe from these tiny but troublesome pests can be as easy as...