Heartworm is one of the most serious diseases your bird dog can face and quite often is fatal. The good news is that heartworm can easily be prevented by giving your dog a prescription that you will get from your vet. This pill is given once a month and should be given all year long [...]
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What Is Heartworm In Dogs?
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dogs and heartworms, heartworm in dogs, heartworms on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recognizing And Treating Dog Ringworm
Posted in Healthcare, tagged ringworm, ringworms in dogs, treating ringworm in dogs on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dogs get skin conditions like other types of mammals, including humans. One of the most common types of skin conditions that some bird dogs get is ringworm. Ringworm can be caused by a fungal infection as well as an infection from a parasite. In most dogs, ringworm is caused by fleas.
Symptoms of Ringworm In [...]
Recognizing And Treating Dog Ear Infections
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dog ear infections, ear infections in dogs on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just like humans, dogs also get ear infections, a condition known as Otitis. There are a number of different reasons why dogs get ear infections and certain gun dog breeds are more prone to ear infections than others. Labrador Retrievers and Springer Spaniels are two breeds of gun dogs that often develop this condition. This [...]
Preventing Roundworm In Dogs
Posted in Healthcare, tagged preventing roundworm, roundworms in dogs on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Roundworm is another name for heartworm, a very serious condition that can affect your dog. Gun dogs, especially, are prone to this condition as they are often outdoors and in wooded areas. Not only can roundworm affect your dog, but it can be transmitted to humans as well. Although humans do not exhibit the same [...]
Wounds in the Field: What to do for Your Injured Dog
Posted in Healthcare, tagged bird dog healthcare, Bird Dogs, bird dogs wounds, dog wounds, wounds in the field on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hunting dogs are exposed to dangers on virtually every excursion. Whether this be from the actual prey defending itself, to environmental dangers that a hunting dog is exposed to, it is important to know how to respond should your dog become injured while in the field. Being prepared is essential.
Before departing for any hunt, you [...]
Dental Health Care in Dogs
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dental care for dogs, teeth care for dogs on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although dental care for dogs is a relatively new concept for most people, it is quickly becoming an important and growing field of medicine. This is because people are recognizing its inherent value in providing healthier and longer lives for our beloved animals. If you are new to dental care for your own dog, or [...]
Flea Control And Prevention
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dogs with fleas, flea control, flea prevention, get rid of fleas on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The complete life span of a flea can last anywhere from 2 weeks up to 8 months. Once eggs are laid, they will hatch in 2 days to 2 weeks. Now you have larvae, which can take several months to develop. Flea larvae live in sand, gravel, loose dirt, cracks and crevices, rug edges, and [...]
Ear Mites in Dogs
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dog health, ear mites, ear mites in dogs, treatment of ear mites on December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ear mites are tiny parasites that live and proliferate in the ears and on the skin of some domesticated pets; especially cats, and sometimes dogs. These mites feed on ear wax, tissue fluid, and tissue debris. They do not bite the dog, but their presence cause a moderate to severe allergic reaction.
Ear mites live their [...]
