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posted in 24 Oct, 2012 by Jane Kerrison  

Cancer Reducing Dog Food

Cancer Reducing Dog Food – Canine Caviar

posted in 25 May, 2012 by Guest Writer, Ciara Black  

Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms in dogs are intestinal parasites that are usually found in the intestines of your dog. Unlike most other worms in dogs, hookworms are very small in length, about an inch long. They do not feed on the nutrients in your dog, but rather the blood and tissues inside the intestines. Hookworms can be very [...]

posted in 24 Apr, 2012 by Guest Writer, Ciara Black  

Symptoms of Tick Infections

  Ticks are parasitic creatures that belong in the arachnid family. They may be small, but ticks on dogs can cause major problems. Dog ticks can transmit diseases, cause paralysis, Lyme disease, anaemia and other diseases. Ticks are considered parasites because they will feed on their host’s blood. Ticks on dogs will not detach themselves from their host until [...]

posted in 27 Mar, 2012 by Guest Writer, Ciara Black  

Ear Mites in Dogs

Dog ear mites are known as otocdectes cynotis, or odectic mites. Ear mites are not like fleas, because they do not feed off of their host’s blood. Instead, ear mites will feed off of ear wax, ear tissues and other oils inside the ear canal. Although dog ear mites are usually specific to the ears, [...]

posted in 28 Feb, 2012 by Guest Writer, Ciara Black  

What To Do About Dog Vomiting

  Dog vomiting can be a normal occurrence. Many dogs will throw up as often as once a day. Sometimes treatment is very simple, but sometimes it can be a bit more complicated. It is important to find out what is causing your dog to vomit. In serious cases, your dog may be under the [...]

posted in 14 Feb, 2012 by Guest Writer, Ciara Black  

What Is Dog Mange?

Mange is a highly contagious skin condition caused by an infestation of mites. Mange can affect wild animals, domestic animals and sometimes even humans. There are a number of different types of mange, and depending on the severity, can lead to serious illness and death. Canine mange comes from the French word “mangier”, which means [...]

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