Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease is a common tick-transmitted disease that is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacteria found in some ticks, most commonly, the deer tick. Although it is more prevalent in the Midwest and Northeastern states, dogs can be exposed to Lyme disease anywhere throughout the United States. Symptoms of [...]
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Home Remedies for Diarrhea Diarrhia that does not cause dehydration can be treated at home. Adult dogs with no fever will drink enough water to remain hydrated if moderate to severe diarrhia does not persist for more than 24 hours. Young pupppies and elderly dogs with acute diarrhia are at high risk for dehydration and [...]
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Cold Weather Tips Is your pet biting at his tail or paws? Are his feet, ears, or tail unusually cold? Is he shivering or does he seem lethargic? When dogs and cats lived in the wild, cold weather was rarely a problem because they evolved to suit the climates in which they found themselves. But [...]
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