Dog Medications - Everything You Need To Know About Dog Medication
What are some commonly used medications for my dog, and when would the veterinarian recommend them?
Antibiotics?
Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections.
Dog Parasites - The Best Practice To Manage Parasites In Your Dog
What are some intestinal parasites, and how do I get rid of them in my dog?
Intestinal parasites include roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. We also have tapeworms, and we see parasites that aren't actual worms. They're just one-cell parasites called Giardia and coccidia.
Dog Wellness Exam - The Importance of Dog Wellness Exams For Your Pet's Health
How does dog wellness impact the longevity of my pet?
Wellness exams for dogs frequently help us assess any early changes they can be having. The biggest thing I see is slight weight gain. If we see your dog once and then years later, it can be a bigger issue before we can tackle it and get it under control.
Dog Bathing and Hygiene - The Importance Of Your Dog's Hygiene
What is a good hygiene regimen for a dog?
It depends on the dog. It's very individual. It depends on the lifestyle. Whether you guys are out hiking and getting dirty all the time, or whether it's a farm dog or a little dog that stays inside all the time. There are lots of different schedules for bathing.
Dog Exercise - The Importance Of Exercise In Dogs
Dog Deworming
How Worms In Dogs Are Contracted
At Lowell Animal Hospital, we love helping educate our clients about the best detection and prevention methods for worms in dogs, and we pride ourselves on providing our canine patients in and around the Lowell area with the utmost in care and treatment protocols. Due to their outdoor lifestyles and social natures, most dogs will be at risk of contracting worms throughout their lives. Some of the most common ways to contract worms in dogs include:
Dog Preventative Care - The Best Preventative Practices For Your Dog
What information does my veterinarian need to know about my dog's lifestyle before providing preventative care recommendations?
Some of the things we would want to know are what diet your pet is on, what level of activity they have, potential travel that you might do with your pets, and what their natural environment is. Are they exposed to many other pets outside, or are they strictly indoor and only go outside to potty?
Dog Heartworm - How To Detect and Manage Heartworm Disease In Your Dog
How would my dog catch heartworms?
Mosquito bites spread heartworms. A mosquito must carry the heartworm parasite to spread that to your dog.
