Animal Parasites

Flea bites tend to become itchy and red. You could put anything on them you would use to relieve those symptoms such as afterbite. Even some regular lotion may soothe the itch but they usually don't last too long and will be gone before you know it.

A Roundworm or Nematode has a "tube" like body within a tube, with a fluid- filled cavity in between the tubes.

Most nematodes are parasites, such as ascarids, filarids, pinworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

If your cat is bitten by a tick it could be fatal, ticks can live up to several years attached to your cat feeding on its blood (ew, too gory!) and you may not even notice them until they have fed on your cat so much that they become engorged (meaning filled to excess with blood). Ticks can also pass on diseases to your cat that can cause serious health issues and they could also pass on diseases to you and your family. Frontline will deal with the ticks on your cat and is over 99% certain that they will be killed within 8 hours of treatment.

The dog have a weak digestivive system or the tapeworms is too epic.

yes. some of the flea products available for sale in pet shops and supermarkets in the UK are toxic to cats if given at inappropriately high dose. the classic poisoning situation is where a product sold for dogs is applied onto a cat so take care and consult a vet if you need furhter info on this.

There is not a injection but there is some "drops" which you apply to the dogs skin that will kill all fleas and ticks for 2 months. The treatment is very popular and is known as Frontline spot on. Your Vet will supply this treatment and some major pet stores also supply this treatment. However if fleas have infested your house you will need to follow necessary household treatments to remove the fleas.

A parasitic worm is a worm that feeds on another organism, its 'host'. For example a tape worm. It latches onto the intestine of humans.

Because it would deprive itself of its food-source. Parasites thrive by feeding off a 'host' - rather than catching their own food. If they kill off the host - they either have to find another host - or die !

Just get an exterminator before it grows.

If either of them eat a centipede I am positive it will do them no harm. If they are bitten or stung by one (I don't think that's possible) then it will not hurt them severely if at all.

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If your dog has an ear infection, they may be leaning their head to one side, scratching at that particular ear, or be acting abnormally. Check to see if the ear is red or inflammed, and most importantly, take your dog to the veterinarian. They usually lay in bed or they keep scratching at their ear.

Deworming means to treat an animal with a medication to rid it of parasites (worms). You see people with ads about puppies or kittens saying they have been dewormed. You must do this, as some parasites come from the mothers milk. Too many worms can kill the animal.

If the limping just began suddenly, it is likely a minor injury or something is in the dog's paw. Examine the dog's paw and make sure he does not have any splinters or glass in the pad. Try to determine where the pain is coming from. It could be hip, leg, knee, paw, shoulder, or elbow, or any part of the leg itself. Lay your dog down and massage him and gently feel each leg, especially the suspect leg. Manipulate the leg slowly in a walking motion and watch the dog's response. If He shows pain, then you probably narrowed down the location of the pain. If you are unaware of a specific injury, as long as the limp is not severe, just keep an eye on it for a couple of days and go to the vet if it gets worse or does not improve.

If the limp developed gradually or is sporadic, it's more likely that your dog is developing hip dysplasia or arthritis. In that case, get the dog on a glucosamine/chondroiten suppliment to be taken daily, and if the pain is bad enough, ask the vet for a pain killer to give on the bad days.

No, a heartworm is worm that slowly...eats(one way to put it) the heart of any animal or human. a roundworm doesnt really cause much harm. Its a worm that takes the shape of a circle undera small bit of skin. its visual

A dalmatian's diet should limit crude protein for they can develop "Bronzing Syndrome" this occurs when the liver and kidneys produce Uric Acid crystals which are not easily broken down by the body. Signs of this is the "bronzing" of skin... the skin and hair in certain places(commonly inner legs, chest, elbows, haunches)

A suggested food for Dalmatians (What I feed mine) is vet reccomended MEDI-CAL food with peasant and rice.(teal coloured bag) Talk to your vet to find out more.

None, worms are like snakes have no legs and use circular muscles that contract and relax to move. They actually greatly help soil conditions.

I depends, usually with a flea/worm treatment (revolution brand or advocate)which is a combined formula placed on the cat's neck (most recommended product) should be done once a month. Make sure you worm your pets because if you don't it can be deadly!

There are several home remedies known for keeping fleas off of dogs. Mixing water with lemon juice, mixing water with vinegar, and also taking the peel from an orange and rubbing the inside of the peel all over the dogs coat.

Tiny red bugs that resemble lice are called clover mites. They are no bigger than the size of a pinhead. They do not bite pets or humans but may be found in the house inside bedding.

Because your dog is ill. You need to take your Dog immediately, before he or she dehydrates & dies, to see your Veterinarian to see what is wrong. Please do not let your pet suffer, go to your Vet now.

They usually 'hide' in their host's body - so they remain undetected. Normally, they only consume enough nutrients to complete their life-cycle, but sometimes can have a detrimental affect on their host.

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if your dog keeps throwing up its because he/she doesn't get enough baths or water. or else your feeding it too much dog food or treats. Most People "say its because they eat 'human' food" that's not true! Start cleaning your dog more and give it enough water and feed it at breakfast lunch and dinner then give him at least 2 treats a day. (:

In the winter there are definitely not as many fleas, as it is too cold. The answer is no, you do not need to treat your cats for fleas in the winter. But if your cat has had fleas recently, the best choice is to play it safe, and treat them at least once.

Hope I helped!

Its usually on the next one or two times it works fast.