by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Pests and Parasites, We Help Your Pet With
There are many types of parasites that are found in the GI tract of cats and dogs. Worms such as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms are very common in almost all parts of the world. These parasites shed their infective eggs in the pet’s stool and contaminate...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Pests and Parasites, We Help Your Pet With
Hookworms are small, thread-like parasites of the small intestine where they attach and suck large amounts of blood. These parasites are found in almost all parts of the world, being common in dogs, and occasionally seen in cats. Symptoms are usually diarrhea and...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With
Excess weight is a serious health problem for dogs and cats and is common in many countries. The two main causes of obesity are too much food and too little exercise. Other contributing factors can be due to hormonal influences, certain genetic factors, and other...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Pests and Parasites, We Help Your Pet With
There are many types of mites that infect dogs, cats, and other animals. Mites are microscopic arthropod parasites that, for the most part, infect the skin or mucous membranes. Mites can even be present on birds and reptiles. The most common mites that infect dogs and...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Orthopedics, We Help Your Pet With
Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and, rarely, humans, but is...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Pests and Parasites, We Help Your Pet With
Heartworm has been diagnosed in dogs in all parts of the world and is actually very common. This may be due to the fact that heartworm has a virtual 100% prevalence rate in unprotected dogs living in highly endemic areas. Heartworm, also known as Dirofilaria immitis,...
