Article: Deadly parasite found in Scots dog for first time.

Article: Deadly dog parasite found
Evening Times;  July 7, 2008 ;     77 words ...A PARASITE which can cause fatal illness in dogs has been found in Scotland...change. It is carried by slugs and snails , and signs that a dog is infected include unexplained bleeding . A Weimaraner was recently diagnosed with the parasite and Professor John Gilleard, of Glasgow University's Faculty of ...

Article: Many possibilities must be checked to find the reason for dog's vomiting.(VARIETY)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  July 20, 1997 ;     551 words ......spoiled food items, intestinal parasites, infectious diseases, canine...disease, pancreatitis or a dog may have eaten something toxic...bland food with its regular dog food. If your dog is experiencing severe, frequent...has stopped eating, take your dog for a veterinary check-up ...

Article: Play it safe when visiting dog park
Naperville Sun, The (IL);  June 13, 2005 ;     341 words ......you injured. Neutering your dog decreases the likelihood of...you need to make sure your dog is healthy and currently vaccinated. Your dog also needs to be parasite-free and get preventive medication...intestinal parasites. If your dog is sick -- depressed, vomiting...

Article: DOG OWNERS MOB VETS FOR YEARLY HEARTWORM CHECK.(Local)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  June 6, 1988 ;     642 words ......It's spring, and for dog owners that means...rare but persistent parasite that can kill untreated...and Altamont. The parasite is transmitted through...directly from one dog to another. The only...larvae travel to the dog's heart, where they...six months for the parasite to be ...

Article: How can I help my poor dog to see? pets corner.(Features)
Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland);  November 16, 2008 ;     392 words ......opinion is more than enough to make a decision about your dog's sight. Cataracts limit vision but it is likely your dog has other eye issues such as retina problems. So cataract...vision enough to counter potential risks of surgery. Help your dog by avoiding major furniture moves in your house and ...

Article: Otto Maddockly in love: as much as you know, there is always more to learn about dogs.(JOURNAL OF A NEW DOG)
Whole Dog Journal;  August 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...So, we have a new dog! I'm soooo happy! And while it's been...consuming to properly integrate a new dog into our household, it's also been incredibly...food-motivated, finding a good vet, vaccination, parasite control (fleas, ticks, heartworm), introducing...things. At risk of talking about our new ...

Article: Prevention is the best cure for dog heartworm
Chicago Sun-Times;  April 15, 1990 ;     402 words ......as Heartworm Awareness Month to alert dog owners to the danger that heartworm poses...deadly disease that initially attacks a dog's heart. It can also cause damage to the...disease is spread by mosquitoes carrying a parasite. Any dog exposed to mosquitoes is at risk of being infected, even if the ...

Article: State orders 6 stores to stop selling dogs after parasite found.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA);  March 29, 2006 ;     558 words ......Mall, where she bought the dog, Baker filed a complaint...infected with Giardia, a parasite that can be easily transmitted...tested was infected with the parasite. Giardia causes severe diarrhea...Humans, who often get the parasite by drinking dirty water or...Springs veterinarian, said the ...

Article: DOG'S HABIT IS UNPLEASANT BUT NOT TOO UNHEALTHY
Roanoke Times & World News;  October 15, 2006 ;     584 words ......to let her know this is not acceptable behavior? Once a dog develops a liking for fecal matter, a condition called coprophagia...habit and treatment consists of -- obviously - - keeping the dog away from the feces. Exercise them on a leash. Or failing...healthy rabbits are carriers of the one-celled protozoan ...

Article: Parasite Suspected in Alaska Moose Deaths
AP Online;  April 5, 2004 ;     378 words ......Delta Junction have been killed by a parasite never before found in Alaska. Biologists...behavior as the two moose killed by the parasite. Those moose were seen stumbling around...are trying to figure out whether the parasite poses a danger to moose around the state...

Article: Abused dog knew where to get help
Post-Tribune (IN);  May 3, 2004 ;     382 words ......Christian Assembly Church, with his dog, Conrad. He found Conrad scratching...church door, battle-scarred and parasite-ridden, took him in and nursed...temperatures, was a small brown dog that appeared near death. The...me to just go." He took the dog -- he named it Conrad -- to...pastor decided ...

Article: Skin allergies: a source of anguish: an ingredient in a dog's food or pollen in the air they breathe is often the cause.
Dog Watch;  March 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......says Dr. Miller, The dog's body tries to reject...trauma can enter a dog's body in several...of a flea or other parasite makes its way into...the occurrence of parasite-caused skin allergies...weather sets in, your dog is very likely to...the medication on a dog and let a cat ...

Article: Attention, dog owners! Time to clean up your act: It's more than a matter of courtesy. There are health and safety issues, too.
Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  May 20, 2006 ;     700+ words ......Unspool this little factoid in your mind: One gram of dog waste can contain 23 million coliform bacteria. Pet waste has become a worldwide issue. Dog Waste Management in Raymond, Maine (www.dogtoilet.com...cleanup, so aware were they of the potential for disease and parasite transmission. This can happen ...

Article: Does new dog bring family health risks?
Post-Tribune (IN);  March 30, 2004 ;     382 words ......Puppies of the week We plan to adopt a dog and need a little advice before we take...concern is any potential health problems a dog will bring to the family, especially our...preventatives available containing an intestinal parasite preventative. Many people blame pets for...veterinarian provide vital ...