Ticks are abundant and they carry diseases that can infect our dogs. As dog guardians, it is our responsibility to make informed decisions about the type of protection we use to protect our dogs from ticks and the diseases they carry. In this blog, I will discuss...
Fleas are the most clinically-important ectoparasite of dogs worldwide and their pervasiveness varies depending on the dog’s health status, nutrition, environment, and preventatives used. In a study performed in the United Kingdom, 14.4% of dogs were considered flea infested and about 11 percent of these fleas were infected with potentially pathogenic bacteria.
The thought of Lyme disease has many dog owners terrified. One of the biggest issues with Lyme disease is that there are too many differences in opinion and treatment protocols amongst veterinarians. Some vets put the fear of God into dog owners, while others don't make a big deal of it. Let's dive in a see who is right, shall we?