Country-dwelling people tend to find ticks on their dogs from time to time and need to explore very effective treatments to ward off biting ticks. When your dog is over fourteen weeks old, you can approach your local vet to discuss and possibly obtain and Amitraz collar for your dog. This particular collar begins to work after twenty-four hours and can very effectively last for up to ninety days, even if it gets wet.

This collar detaches and eliminates ticks from biting your dog and sharing airborne tick diseases, such as Lyme.

You can choose the Amitraz collar or (in a less simple manner), you can choose a liquid form of Amitraz. If you are curious to know more, this website for the veterinary clinic Unionville can help you out.

As you are petting your dog or brushing it, you notice (and feel) a sizeable lump on its body. The lump will most likely feel very hard, and you are confident that you would have felt that lump before, so you assume it is a recent lump.

There is absolutely no way for you to know whether this is a cancerous lump, or just a bug bite or a sting from a bug. Only your vet will be able to examine this lump and either be able to explain what the lump is without further testing, or further tests will be required to rule out simplistic and obvious causes. Do not procrastinate, as this lump may actually be something, or it may be nothing, but do have your dog examined by your vet to be completely sure either way.

Follow the link to the website for the animal hospital Montgomery County for more.

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The American Shorthair is popular for its sweet temperament. The breed is often viewed as descendants of working cats, and this is shown by their sense of balance, masculinity, and stamina. There are more than 60 hair coat colors recognized for the breed, however the most popular is the silver coat with black markings.

Unlike many feline breeds, your American Shorthair is relatively quiet and you will hardly hear your kitty crying out for attention. One pet peeve is spending lots of time sitting calmly on your lap. You will hardly notice your American Shorthair running and climbing excessively around the house. They are also very smart, making them easy to train. These cats can make excellent pets for families with kids and also in a multi-pet household.

American Shorthairs are hardy cats. Apart from occasional grooming, their basic needs include a balanced diet, vaccinations, and ... Read more »

Being able to know whether your cat is carrying excess pounds or not is necessary to ensure that your pet has lesser chances of suffering from health problems linked to obesity. You will know if your kitty’s weight is ideal for his lifestage if he has the following distinct qualities.

• Your kitty’s face is slim. Its facial bone structure is more pronounced.
• There is a distinct demarcation between your pet's head and neck.
• You can easily feel your kitty’s ribs through his skin when you run your hand on your his side.
• Your kitty’s chest and hips are slightly trimmer than his belly.

You can easily monitor your pet cat’s weight at home on a regular basis. Carry your pet and step on a scale. Subtract your weight from the tota ... Read more »

Just like teenagers suffer from acne, so can cats, but it is because cats cannot clean their chins properly] A cat’s chin is one of the few places it cannot reach with its tongue to clean itself properly, so the end result may be a case of acne.

The cat’s chin will become somewhat swollen (very noticeable) and blackheads will start to form. It is at this point that, sooner or later, you should seek advice from your veterinarian about treatment.

If allowed to progress naturally, your cat’s blackheads will develop into painful nodules and scabbing or crusting of the skin. This also is very uncomfortable for the cat. There are products that your cat can discuss with you to assist in the removal of the acne. Follow the link to the website of Franksville Veterinary Clinic to learn more.

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