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Jan 07

CAN I USE MY OWN TOOTHPASTE OR BAKING SODA TO BRUSH MY PET’S TEETH?

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NO, it can upset their stomach and human toothpaste if swallowed may result in toxicity, the excess sodium in baking soda could cause issues.

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DO BONES HELP MY PET’S TEETH?

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The use of real bones is not recommended. They can help somewhat-to scrape off tartar-but real bones tend to cause more problems than they are worth. Splinters can cause GI…

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HOW OFTEN DO MY PET’S TEETH NEED TO BE CLEANED?

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It depends on the age of the animal and amount of tartar buildup and gum disease present. The teeth will usually need to be cleaned professionally at least once a…

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WHY DOES MY PET NEED ANESTHESIA FOR A DENTAL CLEANING?

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Pets don’t understand what is happening and would never hold still for the procedure. The only way to effectively prevent periodontal disease is to clean below the gum-line as well…

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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PET HAS WORMS? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?

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Some of the signs you may see are diarrhea, bloody stool, weight loss, vomiting, lethargy, poor hair coat, coughing, and fragments of worms that have been expelled. But, very often,…

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WHAT ARE HEARTWORMS?

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Heartworms are blood parasites that are spread by mosquitoes. Heartworm infection, if not treated, can be fatal. Adult worms can grow up to 14 inches long and block the vessels…

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MY DOG NEVER LEAVES THE BACKYARD, CAN SHE STILL GET HEARTWORM?

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Yes, your backyard has mosquitoes, and so does your house.

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WHY DOES MY DOG NEED THE HEARTWORM TEST WHEN HE IS ON PREVENTATIVE?

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Even though today’s preventive medications are effective, pets are only protected if we treat them without interruption. A late or missed dose can open the window for infection. Annual heartworm…

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HOW DO MY PETS GET FLEAS? HOW DO I CONTROL FLEAS?

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Pets get fleas from the environment, which has been contaminated by eggs falling off other animals carrying adult fleas. Fleas are commonly found outdoors, in shaded areas near trees and…

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I’M PREGNANT AND OWN A CAT. ARE THERE ANY HEALTH CONCERNS?

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Yes, cats may carry Toxoplasmosis, but are not the major source of infections for humans. Cats pick it up from eating rodents or raw meat. Humans can become infected by…

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