Treating a heartworm infestation is difficult and dangerous. It is far easier and more effective to prevent the problem in the first place. In theory, the best way to prevent heartworms is to keep your dog from being bitten by a mosquito. Unfortunately, preventing mosquito bites can never be 100 percent effective. Dogs can be… Continue reading
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How to prevent and control fleas in dogs
The ordinary cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis)is the leading cause of itching and scratching in dogs and cats. Fleas survive by jumping onto a host animal, cutting open their skin, and feeding on the blood. In many dogs, the bites cause only a mild itch, but a heavy infestation in a puppy or small dog can… Continue reading
Disease prevention with vitamins?
Vitamins can help prevent disease in two main ways: By preventing the deficiency syndromes characteristic of the respective vitamin, and through the health benefits conferred by that specific vitamin. For example, Vitamin A is important for our vision. It also plays a major role in bone growth, reproduction, cell division and cell differentiation. It helps… Continue reading
Some tips to prevent hair loss
The daily loss of hair is something normal and common, and all people experience it. However, there are many people who go through a rapid hair loss and not new hair is growing to replace the lost. Unfortunately these people’s hair becomes thinner and may even cause partial or complete baldness. Here are some useful… Continue reading
What causing bad breath in cats?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by a variety of health problems. Don’t worry, your cat’s breath isn’t supposed to smell minty fresh-but if there’s an extremely strong, fetid odor, there could be an underlying medical problem. What Could Be Causing My Cat’s Bad Breath? Most often, bad breath is caused by… Continue reading