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What causes puppy anemia?
Puppy anemia has many causes: malnutrition, parasites, genetics, and organ disease. Lack of iron, B12, or folate; heartworm, fleas, and ticks destroy red cells; liver, kidney, or cancer disease also causes it; some are congenital.
What happens if you don’t deworm a dog?
Skipping deworming invites fleas, ticks, mites, and worms that steal nutrition (anemia, weight loss) and cause itching, hair loss, dermatitis, and gut issues. Deworm monthly (external) and every 2-3 months (internal).
What happens if a cat eats a mouse?
In moderation, mice offer nutritional benefit, but poisoned rodents cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and blood in stool. Mice also carry bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, and parasites like fleas and ticks, causing gut and skin disease.
How effective is Revolution (selamectin) topical dewormer?
Revolution's active ingredient selamectin blocks parasite nerve receptors, killing them and spreading to other parasites. It works well against fleas, ticks, worms, ear mites, and scabies, and is gentle enough for regular use.
How effective is Frontline spot-on?
Frontline effectively kills fleas and ticks, including eggs, larvae, and nymphs, blocking development. Its ingredients are safe and easy to use, well reviewed. But its spectrum is narrower—less effective against mites and lice, so rotate with other products.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an ancient flushing spaniel, mainly found in the U.S., valued as a hardworking gun dog and a moderate-sized, affectionate companion. Its weather-resistant red-and-white coat needs sensible care.
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient Maltese breed prized for its noble looks, amber eyes and keen hunting instinct. Alert, affectionate and playful, it is a gifted rabbit-hunting dog and devoted companion.
How do I do external parasite prevention for a 2-month-old puppy?
Use pet-specific topical products (spot-on, spray, oral) against fleas, lice, ticks. Dose strictly by weight to avoid poisoning. Puppies 2-6 months need monthly prevention; keep records. Also maintain hygiene and bathe regularly.
Why is my cat biting its tail?
From your description and photo, tail-biting may be from a tick bite, possibly with bacterial infection. Put a head cone on the cat, deworm, and treat. Use a flea/tick product with fipronil and methoprene to kill the tick, then pull it out straight with tweezers and disinfect the bite.
How can you increase a dog’s lifespan?
A dog's lifespan depends on its health, so extend it by feeding high-quality food with protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, and giving enough exercise to build immunity. Regular vet check-ups catch problems early, and necessary vaccines plus routine deworming prevent parasites like fleas, ticks, and roundworms.