Flea Articles

1). Ridding Your House of Fleas By : Steve Allison
Chances are if you have pet's you have had to deal with the almost inevitable flea infestation. All pet owners know that once a flea infestation has gripped your living space it can be the start of a long battle. In order to properly rid you home and pets of fleas you will treat the infestation as a whole. The fleas do not only live on your pet. Some research indicated that fleas spend less than 15% of their time on you pet.
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2). Hernias in Dogs By : BJones
A hernia is a bulge of tissue or bodily organ that has passed through a tear or defect in a muscular wall. In dogs, the four most common types of hernias include umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, perineal hernias, and diaphragmatic hernias. Umbilical hernias are the most common and occur on the midline of the stomach at the belly button. Umbilical hernias pose no real health problems since fatty tissue is usually the only item that protrudes through the opening.
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3). Why is my Dog Scratching? By : Matthew Homfray
A summary of what you should do if your dog starts scratching, and a brief description of the non-allergic causes of itchiness.
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4). Hip Dysphasia By : BJones
Hip dysphasia is a crippling and painful disease seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd, St.Bernard's, and Labrador Retrievers. The occurrence in German Shepherds alone is almost 80%. Classified as an arthritic condition, it is usually hereditary and presents itself in one or both hip joints. The cartilage lining of the hip joints wear down due to a partial and sometimes complete dislocation of the hip joints.
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5). Your Pets and Arthritis By : BJones
Arthritis is the term used in both human and veterinary medicine to describe any type of joint inflammation. Several types exist, including rheumatoid, degenerative, and infectious arthritis, each having a different cause. Infections, autoimmune diseases, trauma, and certain drugs, such as sulfa antibiotics, can promote joint inflammation. The clinical signs associated with joint disease are basically the same.
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6). Anemia in Dogs By : BJones
Anemia is defined as an overall reduction in the number of red blood cells within the bloodstream. The overall consequence of anemia is the inability of the blood to supply desired levels of oxygen to the tissues throughout the body. The signs of anemia include pallor in the mouth and around the eyes, (loss of normal pink color), gradual weakness, and the inability to exercise, rapid breathing, and an unsettled behavior.
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7). Flea Control: The Expert Way By : Colin Pike
Do you keep one or more pet in your home? Or you are like other animal enthusiasts who have many cats and dogs. Another question I would like to answer that is do they live inside your house.
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8). How to Win the War against Your Dogs Fleas By : BJones
All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another, usually during the warm weather months. Even a pampered city pet can pick up a stray flea from a potted plant. Hunting dogs often return home with a collection of chiggers or ticks. Fleas hop from one dog to another with amazing speed and agility. Your pet only needs to greet one flea infested friend in order to acquire the beginning of a flea colony of his own.
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9). Supplements and Their Affects By : BJones
Dogs can exist on a diet of meat, fruit, and vegetables. The benefits of supplements are overwhelming and can add several healthy years to your dog's life. Lifestyle and the foods and nutrients our pets receive make up 70 percent of their longevity, and 80-90 percent of the diseases in dogs are due to the degenerative processes that come with aging.
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10). Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots By : BJones
If your dog sheds a lot it does not necessarily denote ill health. Dogs that spend a lot of their time indoors are exposed to electric lights and central heat and air which can throw off their normal shedding schedule that nature built in. However, profuse shedding may have other causes like an unbalanced diet, a kidney or bladder infection or a parasitic ailment.
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11). Yikes I Saw A Flea On My Dog By : Gary Allison
At some stage of your pet's lifespan every pet owner will have to deal with the problem of fleas, ticks and mites. If left untreated they can take over your pet's skin and coat so it is really important to keep it under control. It's best to stop the problem before it gets out of control. Rather treat your pet for a few fleas than treat the whole house for an infestation! There are some misconceptions about fleas.
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12). Ticks � A Very Serious Threat to Your Dogs Health By : BJones
Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and a sticky secretion to help hold itself to the host. The United States has about 200 tick species whose habitats include woods, beach grass, lawns, forests, and even in some urban areas.
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13). The Itchy Dog: is it an Allergy? By : Matthew Homfray
Allergies in pets are becoming more and more common, and are a common cause of itchiness in dogs in particular. Here Dr Matthew Homfray outlines the various allergies that can affect dogs, and how to find out whether your dog has one of them.
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14). Is Your Dog Ready for Summer? By : BJones
Summer is almost here and if you haven�t already done so, you should make sure your dog is ready for another season out of doors. Most pet owners spend a good deal of time outside during the Spring and Summer months, taking their pets along to share in the fun, but also exposing them to fleas, ticks, and other animals that can be carriers of rabies and other diseases.
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15). Are You Puppy Proof By : BJones
If you are considering getting a puppy you should be aware of potential dangers that may exist within your home. Problems that we would never notice can be overwhelming for a puppy, especially in new surroundings. A sure test is to walk around your home on your hands and knees and see things from your pet's point of view. Look for electrical cords, window blind cords, children's toys or anything small enough for him to swallow.
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16). Are These Five Killers Chasing Your Cat? By : Romi Matsushita
As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most common ailments that affect cats so you can try to prevent them or cure them quickly with the proper medical care when you first spot the symptoms. Fleas Although cats and dogs can live with fleas, flea infestations should be controlled for several reasons.
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17). Fleas: How To Rid Your Pet Of Them By : Matthew Homfray
Flea infestations are both alarming to pet owners and sometimes difficult to wipe out. This article explains how to make both your pet and your house flea free as quickly as possible.
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18). Wingless Fleas By : Ryan Fyfe
A Flea is a common small wingless insect. Fleas, being external parasites, live by hematophagy off the blood of mammals and birds that they live on. There is several different species of fleas, with the most well known being: - Cat Flea - Dog Flea - Northern Rat Flea - Oriental Rat Flea It is rare that flea's become damaging to their host; in most cases they are just nuisances.
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19). Pet Got Fleas? - What Treatment Works? By : Kenneth Scott
Cats or dogs, if you have owned any of these you would know what a menace these fleas can cause to them. They can come from the smallest of cracks in the window and can happen to you cat even if she never leaves the house or meets other animals.
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20). How To Get Rid of Dog Fleas By : adrian Alexa
Any dog owner knows how problematic it can be for his dog to have fleas. They are quite pesky insects, brownish red and come with sharp mouths that are used to draw blood from canine hosts.
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