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Found bug-bitten holes on the dog after vacation; treated but some remain
The dog likely has ticks; use a fipronil-based topical dewormer so the tick paralysis releases and drops off. If not, dab with alcohol and pull gently with tweezers, then disinfect the environment.
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Cockroach
If a global nuclear war wiped out all life in the blast zone - humans, even fish - only cockroaches would carry on. So today we learn what to do if your dog eats one.
The Hidden Dangers of Near-Expiry and Damaged Dog Food
Picking a reliable kibble is a headache for many owners.
How to Remove Ticks from Your Dog
Ticks are parasites that feed on dog blood and spread disease between animals and people; they lurk in grass, so avoid damp weedy areas on walks. Removal means killing adult ticks and eggs plus disinfecting the environment, often with medicated baths.
Symptoms That Your Dog Needs Deworming
Raising a dog is not easy; in the time with it we as owners have much to watch, and deworming is the top priority. Experienced people know timely deworming keeps a dog healthy.
Does an Indoor-Only Dog Still Need Deworming?
Spring is play season and parasite peak, but homebound owners ask: never out, no contact, still deworm? The editor responsibly says yes - even indoors, do regular deworming. Why, read on.
Is Deworming Dogs Difficult?
Dogs, unlike people, love to sniff and lick the ground, raising their chance of eating parasites and pathogens far above ours. Their thick coat is also a warm harbor for fleas and lice.
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Bug
Most bugs are harmless to dogs, but a few can cause real harm. Learn which insects are safe, which are dangerous, and what symptoms to watch for.
Is this a bug?
The photo shows a tick on the dog. Use a fipronil topical spot-on so the tick detaches, or dab alcohol, then pull it straight out with tweezers and disinfect. Clear environment parasites to avoid reinfection.
I want to know what kind of bug this is
From the photo, the worm in the dog's vomit looks like a cabbage worm; if the dog was recently free-roaming or fed vegetables, it may have swallowed one and vomited it. Eating bugs is usually harmless and adds protein and fat, but pesticide-exposed bugs can cause digestive problems or poisoning. Avoid such bugs, deworm regularly, and see a vet if symptoms worsen.