Animal Parasites

it is mostly impossibel to see a flea in a dog because it is so tiny that you can't even see it.

Yes.

Not exactly. Lice only like extra clean heads, while fleas aren't as picky as to hygiene and part of body. They are both parasites.

i dont know its hard to find out, its not on google or anything like that plz help

Worm feces are a great fertilizer. People sometimes put worms in their yards or compost boxes. Worms can eat things that people don't want, such as old vegetables. When the worms eat this and defecate, their feces is filled with good nutrients for the soil. Then people spread the feces (which looks much like soil) over their gardens so the plants can get these valuable nutrients.

There are many different ways to remove a tick and oil is one of them, but it isn't the best way to do it. You can either take your dog to a vet and have them take the tick out, or take a pair of tweezers (this is a two man job) one holding the dog as still as possible, and gently put the tweezers around the body of the tick and slowly pull straight out (DO NOT GO COUNTER-CLOCKWISE!) Be sure the head of the tick is still intact and if not then you will have to take your dog directly to the vets. Dogs generally get ticks around their nose area, top of the head and behind the ears, but it's mostly around the nose area. When my husband and I go camping where there are trees and bushes we not only brush our own hair and check each other out for ticks, but we do the same for our dogs and cat. DO NOT pull the tick straight out with tweezers! By grasping a tick with tweezers you can cause infected fluids to be pushed into your pet resulting in possible illness such as weils. You can take the dog to the vet and they'll remove it for you but you can also get really good tick picks from vets or pet shops which allow you to remove the tick yourself. Also dogs can get ticks anywhere on their body, mine is particularly prone to getting them in her armpits.

NO

These worms can easily be transmitted to humans who contact infected fecal matter with their hands and then inadequately wash (or do not wash at all) their hands, followed by touching eyes, nose or mouth.

i don't think so you can only get worms from going close to dogs mouths or bottoms. or from any other person that has worms. hope this helps yours sincerely, Megzta

You don't. The vet does

there is no such thing as a "ring worm". the infection known as ring worm is actually fungus that grows under your skin.

I have been breeding pit bulls for 20 years and I have used tide on numerous occasions treat fleas. Generously spread it around on the ground and in the dog house. For small puppies, mix tide with water in a spray bottle, shake well and spray directly onto puppy. Adult dogs, I prefer to bathe them with dawn or Ajax dish detergent quick normally

Not sure try to combine the alcohol procedure with other home remedies, such as steam cleaning. Hope it will help you.

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YES! I've killed BB w/it, actually it doesn't need to be concentrated. I use 1/4 Rubbing Alcohol and fill the rest w/ water. But if u wanna go full strength it works like crazy. I attached a trigger from a spray bottle on the bottle of alcohol. I've used/use it to kill all types of bugs and it works! Even flies in mid flight!

As a heartworm researcher in graduate school and a practicing veterinarian for over thirty years I am very well-versed in all aspects of heartworm disease and welcome the opportunity to respond to this question.

The treatment for heartworm disease is very dangerous, so it is better to prevent the disease than risk your dog developing the disease. If your dog is heartworm positive, it is crucial to explicitly follow the treatment plan and home care set up by your veterinarian.

The difficulty in treating the disease is because of the location of the heartworms in the heart and pulmonary vessels (from the lungs). When a dog is wormed you are basically giving a medication which will "poison" and kill the parasites, but obviously, not kill the dog. With intestinal parasites, it is fairly easy as when the worms are killed, they pass out in the feces and are gone. However, in heartworm disease, it is a "closed system" so when the worms are killed the place they would go is directly into the lungs, which could lead to sudden death or other complications. The drugs used in treating heartworm disease actually kill the worms "slowly" so the dying worms can be gradually absorbed by the body. If the pet is too active during the treatment process there is a risk that the dying worms could be swept into the lungs too quickly; that is why restriction of activity during this period is essential.

The protocols and drugs for treating heartworm disease have changed over the years. The current recommended treatment protocol that veterinarians follow (and is very effective) was established by the American Heartworm Society and is somewhat involved. I will outline the steps.

1) The diagnosis of heartworm disease must be verified. Restriction of activity must begin. If the dog is symptomatic with the disease, appropriate nursing care must be provided to relieve the symptoms. A four week course with prednisone (an anti-inflammatory) on a decreasing dosage regimen is begun.

2) Day one after the diagnosis, a dose of heartworm preventative is given. This should begin to kill the microfilariae so to prevent an anaphylactic reaction, an anti-histamine as well as the prednisone is given to quell any sort of reaction. (The dog is monitored in the hospital for 6-8 hours after the preventative is given in case a reaction occurs) In addition, a 28 day course of treatment with doxycycline (an antibiotic) is begun. The doxycycline prevents disease transmission and reduces the pathology associated with dead heartworms.

3) Another dose of heartworm preventative is given at 30 days.

4) At day 60, another dose of heartworm preventative is given. The first dose of melarsomine (Immiticide) is given intramuscularly. This is the drug that will kill the adult worms. Another 30 day course of prednisone is begun again. Activity restriction is heightened, cage rest and walks outside on a leash only. This is when the adult heartworms begin to die, so increased activity could lead to serious complications.

5) Day 90, the second dose of melarsomine is given, as well as another dose of heartworm preventative.

6) Day 91, the third dose of melarsomine is given, and another 30 day course of prednisone is begun. Exercise restriction is continued for 6-8 weeks following the third melarsomine injection.

7) Day 120, check for microfilariae and if positive, treat with a medication which will kill the microfilariae and restest for microfilariae in 4 weeks. Be certain to stay on year round heartworm preventative.

8) Day 271, conduct a heartworm antigen test (this tests for the presence of adult heartworms in the system) to be certain treatment was successful.

As you can see, quite involved. Another complicating factor is that the melarsomine is in short supply (as of this writing) and is difficult to obtain. As I stated before, the disease is easily preventable so do not run the risk of allowing your beloved pet to contract the disease, and face all the problems that could develop from the disease as well as from the treatment.

Do not ever give dogs grapes. Not even one. Grapes have been linked to kidney failure in dogs. No one is quite sure why this happens.

If you're concerned because your dog has already eaten one grape... the good news is that he or she will probably be fine; the estimated toxic dose is about 30 grams (an ounce, approximately) per kg body weight.

However, that's an estimate, and it's possible that some dogs may be more sensitive than others (or that some kinds of grapes may be more toxic than others). There's no point in taking chances, so you should do your best to make sure that your dog does not have access to grapes (or raisins) in the future.

There is no reason to ever feed your dog grapes intentionally; this is sort of equivalent to saying "Well, there's not that MUCH rat poison in it, go ahead and let him eat it

Complete metamorphosis is the description for the white pine weevil. The insect in question (Pissodes strobi [Peck]) passes through four complete -- not three incomplete -- stages in its life cycle and natural history from egg to larva to pupa to adult.

Yes, amphibians do breath through their skin, because their lungs are too small and undeveloped, so they cannot provide the amphibians with all the oxygen needed.

Yes, dogs can throw up. They throw up if they drink to much water, eat something that's not suppose to be eaten, or sometimes Labs can have "turn." If this happens you should take your dog to the vet.

Due to the high incidence of parasitism in puppies and the risks posed to humans by hookworms and roundworms, the Center for Disease Control recommends that puppies be started on a preventative deworming schedule at 2 weeks of age and continued every 2 weeks until they are at least 8 weeks of age. Some veterinarians recommend continuing this deworming program until a pup is 12 weeks of age or is started on a monthly heartworm preventative that also treats hookworms and roundworms. For puppies who have not been dewormed regularly starting from 2 weeks of age, fecal examination to determine their infection status and then appropriate deworming treatments should be performed. Your veterinarian is he best source of information on deworming your puppies and should always be involved in setting up a deworming program.

I'm not certain but I think the only way a dog can get heartworm is by being bitten by an infected mosquito. So the answer to your question is no but it is still wise to give your dog worming tablets which include heartworm such as advanticks. Hope this helped :D

There is no sure way, but sea bands can stop vomiting in almost every case. Sea bands are like sweatbands but with a little button that prevents nausea and vomiting. You can get them at most drug stores, or order them online.

Hope this helps! ~bhartm39

The animal has to actually have the roundworm for this to potentially occur. If you are unsanitary and never wash your hands then yes. This is especially true after you clean litterboxes or pick up after your dog. If you allow your cat to walk all over your kitchen counters and dining room tables where you eat, then you can certainly expect it.

The parasitic worms of animals are of varying lengths. Some are shorter than an inch while others can be several inches long.

Not really. The most effective way of getting rid of fleas is to use one of those once a month flea medications such as Frontline, Advantage or Advocate. The best, most effective brands can be bought from your vet. These are a once a month flea medication that will prevent fleas & ticks from getting on him or her for a month. You apply it topically. Combing the dog regularly will remove dead or dying fleas, and should be done until no more fleas can be seen. Washing the dog using a flea shampoo for dogs is also another method for helping getting rid of fleas. Never use human shampoo, detergent or any other products with strong chemicals in. They may kill the fleas, but will also irritate the dog's skin and will cause unnecessary discomfort.

You should not put flea meds for dogs on cats. They are much too strong and will make the cat very sick if not actually kill it. If you have done this by mistake, the cat should be bathed thoroughly with a gentle shampoo IMMEDIATELY. Do NOT use a flea shampoo to bathe the cat!