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Heartworms 4 ways to protect your dog
from:Honestly speaking, there are only two ways in which you can effectively prevent heartworms from attacking your dog and becoming a problem. The first one is to never let any mosquito that carries heartworm get inside your house and near your dog. The second is to never let your dog go outside of your house, not in your yard, and especially not during mosquito season.
These ideas would make sense if you lived in a brick house with no doors and windows! They could also work if you have a dog that does not enjoy playing and being outdoors and has no need to go outside. But in reality, there is no sure way to keep your pet from being bitten by a mosquito that carries heartworm. And because all dogs love playing outside and sticking their noses everywhere, it is essential for them to get proper care and sensible preventative measures to ward off heartworm infestation.
Below are four suggestions you can apply that can reduce your dog's risk of getting infested with heartworms:
1. Consult your vet about preventive medication from heartworms. This way, even if your dog is bitten by a mosquito that is infected with this parasite, the medication in his body will automatically destroy the heartworms before they start to mature and cause illness. Even though your dog does not like the outdoors, it is always possible that a mosquito could slip in and stop for a bite. So even if your dog is an indoor pet, it is wise to give him heartworm medication.
2. Before you administer the heartworm medication to your dog, make sure that he is not already infected. It can be dangerous to give heartworm preventive drugs to a dog that is already infected with the parasite. Have your vet perform a blood test before prescribing the medication. Make sure that your dog is not already infected, and then he can start taking the medication. Keep in mind that it is possible for some of the older tests for heartworm to be inaccurate. It is always ideal to have your vet see your dog's record and decide if he needs to have a newer and more accurate test before administering the heartworm medication.
3. Since it is difficult to entirely keep mosquitoes away from you, your house, and your dog, you can put up a tight fitting door and window screens to minimize their chance of getting in. You should also replace or fix damaged screens as soon as you can.
4. If you have thought about putting up a birdhouse in your yard, then you should consider getting a purple martin birdhouse. The birdhouse will attract these hungry birds to your property where they can eat thousands of mosquitoes per day and thus minimize the number of mosquitoes, especially those infected with heartworms.
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Mites All bout Demodectic Mange
Mites are very tiny parasites that can only be detected by means of a microscope There are two common types of mites that can produce skin and hair problems on your dogs: the demodex canis mite and the sarcoptes scabei mite Both types of mites can lead to serious problems and will require immediate treatment from your vet The first common type of mite; the demodex canis mite, causes a sk.....More on Dog Parasites Picture
What are ear mites and how do I get rid of them
Have you noticed that your dog has been scratching his ears a lot lately When you took a closer look at his ear to find out what is causing him to develop this new habit, you noticed that his ear has a dark discoloration You probably also noticed a foul smelling discharge emanating from the stained ear Your dog just might have ear mites What exactly are ear mites and how do you get rid.....More on Dog Parasites Picture
Helping your dog prevent heartworms
Summertime is the best time of the year for everyone It is the season where you and your dog can spend most of the days outdoors and do various types of summer activities But while you and your dog are enjoying the barbecue and the warm weather that the season brings, so too are the mosquitoes and the dog parasites that they carry with them Getting bit by a mosquito is annoying enough f.....More on Dog Parasites Picture
Heartworms 4 ways to protect your dog
Honestly speaking, there are only two ways in which you can effectively prevent heartworms from attacking your dog and becoming a problem The first one is to never let any mosquito that carries heartworm get inside your house and near your dog The second is to never let your dog go outside of your house, not in your yard, and especially not during mosquito season These ideas would make s.....More on Dog Parasites Picture
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