Roundworm: Waste Transmitted Disease
An important aspect of a responsible dog owner is to be able to prevent the spread of disease from pets to humans. The most effective way of preventing this type of disease is proper hygiene, careful sanitation practices, and keeping your dog healthy by avoiding scratches and bites. There are two common parasites that transmit disease through their waste: roundworm and hookworm.
Ringworms: Disposing of Your Dog’s Ringworm Problem
If you suddenly notice a bald spot on your dog’s coat, chances are it is not because he is getting older. Sudden hair loss in dogs as well as cats could indicate the presence of ringworm. And although your dog may catch ringworm from time to time, he may experience nothing worse than a bald spot and mild itchiness.
Ringworm: A Natural Way To Cure Ringworm
Ringworm is a condition that is acquired through contact with the skin and hair of an infected dog or other animal. Ringworm is caused by a fungus that eats the skin and hair of its host. It usually appears in human as circular, scaly, red areas. As the parasite grows, it spreads inward forming a circular shape that looks like the shape of a ripple when you drop a stone in a pond.
Ringworm: Two Ways To Heal Ringworms
Ringworm is a type of fungus that is very contagious to both pets and humans. Aside from giving your dog bald patches, ringworm can cause itchiness and discomfort. Below are two suggestions for clearing up the infection caused by ringworms and get a speedy recovery.
Mites: All bout Demodectic Mange
Mites are very tiny parasites that can only be detected by means of a microscope. There are two common types of mites that can produce skin and hair problems on your dogs: the demodex canis mite and the sarcoptes scabei mite. Both types of mites can lead to serious problems and will require immediate treatment from your vet.
Mites: All about Sarcoptic mange (canine scabies)
While you are grooming your dog, you notice that his coat seems to be shedding abnormally. You also notice that he is scratching and licking himself frantically. You then checked his coat to see if you can find any signs of fleas, ticks, or even lice, but what you found instead are big pimples and scaly skin. Everyday that goes by the symptoms seem to be getting worse. What is going on with your dog?
