Articles, tagged with "external parasites", page 1
23rd December 2011
Feather plucking, unfortunately is a common problem among captive pet parrots. Several types, like the African Grey, Cockatoos, Macaws, and Quaker (Monk) parrots are more likely to pull at their feathers. The severity of feather plucking can range from fe...
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Author:
Petpromenade
23rd September 2011
To keep the discus fish healthy, it is important to ensure that there is less risk of diseases, and this can be done by controlling the temperature, diet, low levels of nitrogenous waste, correct and suitable water composition, right temperature and suita...
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Author:
neejamb
21st June 2011
Fleas are not only the more common but also the more troublesome external parasites infecting pets irrespective of their hygiene than most of us think. These wingless and extremely small insects feed on the blood of the animals on whose bodies they choo...
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Author:
stephenie loren
16th June 2011
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flea is the common name for insects of the order Siphonaptera which are wingless insects with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the bloo...
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Author:
Alla Marinow
14th June 2011
Every year as the warm weather approaches, dog owners really should be more and more apprehensive about those gluttonous, disease-carrying ?Rhipicephalus Sanquineus?. This dangerous creature can certainly infect man with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, brin...
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Author:
mikeb5kfno
13th April 2011
Significantly like humans, canines can have a good deal of wellbeing issues. They can fall sick even even though they have been well maintained and looked following so it is essential that you really don't be harsh on by yourself or feel guilty if you dog...
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Author:
MarkApplegate
11th April 2011
I am not talking about your dog wanting to drink some blood. What we are going to discuss here is about your dog's iron deficiency, so relax. If you thought that only humans could get this disease then you have to accept that you were wrong. Dog's too c...
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Author:
Steve Weber
23rd March 2011
Your dog is a unique family member and deserves the same degree of care and attention while you do when they are having health problems. In fact, dogs even battle from most of the exact same health conditions as we humans face. Arthritis, heart disease, d...
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Author:
Michael Harrah
02nd March 2011
One of the hardiest farm animals is the chicken. As long as they are given a clean environment with fresh feed and water every day, these animals barely get sick. This said, they are still outdoor animals and will be at some risk of catching a disease or ...
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Author:
sjseal
25th February 2011
Dogs suffering from diseases is nothing unusual. In fact, most dog owners perfectly understand this fact as dogs usually love to play outdoors. Which in itself provides the ideal condition and opportunity for dog fleas to accumulate within the skin pores ...
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Author:
dylanross
21st January 2011
Dogs can suffer from allergies just like humans. They can develop allergic reactions to certain foods, dust, pollen and parasites. If your dog is scratching excessively he may be suffering from an allergy and you should investigate further because allergi...
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Author:
Des R.Finney
19th January 2011
Parasites are a major concern with dogs. They cause some major dog health problems. Parasite problems in dogs are divided into two categories. One is the internal parasites and the other is the external parasites. Both types of parasites cause a lot of do...
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Author:
newone4
28th October 2010
Caring for chickens is sometimes hard; they need care and attention too just like other pets. A secure coop, nutritious food, and an environment free from diseases are what chickens need the most. Chickens do get sick even those that are well cared for....
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Author:
johnratch
06th October 2010
Among all the breeds of reptile leopard geckos are one of the most easy to take care of breeds. A leopard gecko can live up to 20 years provided that they are taken cared of properly. However, as a responsible owner it is your responsibility to be aware o...
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Author:
Michael Corben
10th August 2010
If you are a dog owner, you probably know how important it is to have a happy and healthy pet. Daily care, grooming, and attention go a long way in keeping many health problems at bay. Taking appropriate steps to prevent diseases will save you and your pe...
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Author:
Mickey Mullins