Health Tips: Dog Ear Infections, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Ear issues in puppies and dogs are quite common and are often very painful. You might notice your dog scratching or rubbing his ears. They might be red or inflamed, or you may even notice a strange odor when your dog is nearby. If you notice discharge however, it’s a sign something is wrong with your dogs ears. Discharge is either a sign of mites, or an ear infection. An ear infection is nothing to mess around with because it will make your dog miserable. Today we will discuss the signs and symptoms of ear issues, how to treat them, ...
The Grave Dangers of Rabies, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
PEORIA, AZ – Every year you take your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup where he receives his annual vaccines. One of those vaccines is a rabies shot, but what exactly is rabies? How is transmitted and what if you get bit? Rabies is a preventable viral disease, says the Center for Disease Control. It is transmitted through the bite of a rabid wild animal, most likely a raccoon, skunk, bat, or fox. When transmitted, rabies attacks the central nervous system of the brain resulting in death. If you are bit by a wild animal, or a rabid dog, ...
De-worm Your Doggies, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
De-worming dogs monthly—instead of the previously recommended annually or quarterly—can greatly lower the infection risk, says Dr. Kevin R. Kazacos, a professor of veterinary parasitology at Purdue University. Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703385404576259120414216488
