Articles, tagged with "external parasites", page 3
27th March 2009
Say you have an itch that just won't stop. What you will most likely do (after almost scratching your skin off!) is go directly to the nearest pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for the most potent cortisone or antihistamine that their store has. Then you la...
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Author:
K9 KlearUp
23rd March 2009
Have you seen your dogs coat go from shiny and healthy to dull and bare? Does your dog scratch and lick at himself constantly? We dog owners have probably all seen our pets go through this at some point. Although fleas are often the culprit, there are man...
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Author:
Joseph M. Sabol
13th March 2009
Graviola Annona Muricata
Graviola is a small, upright evergreen tree, 5--6 m high, with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It produces a large, heart-shaped, edible fruit that is 15--20 cm in diameter, is yellow-green in color, and has white flesh inside....
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Author:
graviola
23rd February 2009
There are many pet owners nowadays and most of them are willing to do everything for their beloved animals, especially when it comes to protecting them from diseases and fleas. For most of them, their pets are part of the family, so money is rarely a prob...
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Author:
JhoanaCooper
30th January 2009
Like any other pet, dogs, if not properly cared for and maintained, can get diseases. Here are some parasites that cause dog diseases.
- Heartworm. Mosquito bites cause heartworm to exist in a dog and will reside in your pet's heart and nearby blood v...
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Author:
John Samson
09th January 2009
Fleas and other parasites need to be given always a priority by the dog owners. The common incidences of flea bite allergy in case of dogs cause worries among the dog owners. Flea bite induces allergic reactions in the concerned area bitten by the fleas....
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Author:
anneming
08th January 2009
Varroa mites were first discovered in the United States in 1987, and then the mites were detected in North Carolina three years later. The mites have since spread throughout the rest of the country. They are considered to be the most serious pest of honey...
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Author:
Jack Stanley
26th November 2008
Similar to any other fish, discus disease can strike your tank if you are not paying attention. In this article, I will go over some of the common ailments your fish may develop. By identifying problems early and taking action, you will minimize the risk ...
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Author:
Mark Hall
11th November 2008
There are various types of goats and mountain goats are one among them. Mountain goats found exclusively in North America are renowned with the name Rocky Mountain goat. Mountain goats have large hoofs and are from different genus and renowned as the goat...
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Author:
GoatCrazy
23rd October 2008
Kittens come with their own set of tiny cat behavior routines but the one thing they share with their larger feline relatives is the need to be provided with proper kitten health programs. Like their larger counterparts, kittens need to be started on a go...
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Author:
Krishan Bakhru
28th April 2008
Fleas are external parasites and not internal parasites like tapeworms or heart worms. Fleas look round or oval in shape with tiny legs. They cling to the bodies of the dogs and suck their blood.
If you notice or observe that your dogs are scratching...
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Author:
David Poh
08th November 2007
Dog rescue groups are designed primarily to rescue any breed of dog that is being abused by their owners. The various dog rescue groups can legally go into a house and take any dog out that is being mistreated. In addition to rescuing dogs from abusive ow...
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Author:
Peter Gitundu
05th November 2007
One of the more popular exotic pets on the market over the years has been the boa constrictor. Some individuals are not aficionados of reptiles, but those that are enjoy boa constrictors for their grace, beauty, and strength. Snakes are relatively easy to...
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Author:
Tracy Pridemore
21st October 2007
Dog health care is such a vast domain that you would need really specific problems to focus on in order to cover the issues you're interested in. Among the main dog health care problems we may say that the most frequent ones are fleas, worms and poisons. ...
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Author:
Chris Simpson
03rd August 2007
Your Dog's Health
Dog health information is one click away, if you choose to surf the net for the details you need on how to raise a dog. If you take a puppy from a professional breeder for instance, make sure you get all the dog health information nec...
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Author:
Jacque