Pet parents know their pets are a part of the family. There’s no question, we feel deep love and devotion to our pets. Just like children need a great pediatrician, our pets need the best veterinary care we can give them.

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2 days ago · CoQ10 for Dogs: The Verdict CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant, and research points to potential benefits for dogs with diseases ranging from heart disease to diabetes to kidney disease.

Nov 7, 2023 · Credelio is a small, beef-flavored chewable tablet that kills ticks and fleas fast (in as little as four hours) and offers one full month of protection. It is effective against four types of ticks: lone star tick, American dog tick, black-legged tick, and brown dog tick. This medication is available by prescription, so talk to your veterinarian about whether it is a good fit for your dog.

5 days ago · Blood tests are routinely used by veterinarians to monitor a dog’s health or help diagnose medical conditions. But often the results of a dog blood test, or the reasons why a test is being run in the first place, can be confusing for pet parents to understand, so let’s try and clear things up for you.

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Jan 31, 2025 · Because fleas can carry a common species of tapeworm, consider a product that offers flea control in addition to deworming. Trifexis is a comprehensive option: it deworms, prevents heartworm, and kills adult fleas. The prescription medication is effective against hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections.

5 days ago · NexGard COMBO is a topical dewormer and parasite preventative. This product prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis and both treats and controls roundworms (Toxocara cati), hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme and Ancylostoma braziliense), and tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum).The product also kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), …

Apr 22, 2020 · Victoria Schade has been a dog trainer for almost twenty years. Her focus is dog-friendly techniques that help pets and their people understand one another better, and making sure that training is fun for both ends of the leash.

May 18, 2023 · Dr. Trina Hazzah is a veterinary specialist of medical oncology and integrative oncology at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. She developed an interest in cannabis medicine while searching for effective therapies for pet cancer patients and has since participated in cannabis conferences and symposiums, advocacy work, and veterinary lectures about the …