Heartworm in dogs and cats continues to be a growing concern in the United States. Unfortunately, many pet owners have misconceptions about the disease. The FDA and the American Heartworm Society (AHS) are stepping up efforts to educate the public … Continue reading
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Many pet owners believe giving their pet aspirin will help to ease the discomfort after treatment for infection with Heartworms. This is a natural response of any owner, to try to help their dog when he is in pain. However … Continue reading
Treatment with Immiticide can cause a significant change in your pet’s behavior. Unfortunately, there is no clinical method to determine how a dog will behave immediately after being treated with Immiticide. The AHS has compiled data that indicates common changes … Continue reading
Hookworms are a very common parasite found in the intestines of domestic cats and dogs (and in particular, kittens and puppies). Fortunately monthly heartworm treatment medications also deal with these worms so if your dog is on Heartgard plus, Iverhart … Continue reading