By Deb Haines Did you know it only takes ONE bite from an infected mosquito to start this deadly disease cycle? That’s why it’s imperative to protect your pet with regular parasite preventatives. Talk to your veterinarian what is best for your pet. *Note….From one of our PVC vets Dr. U-B Just want to addContinue reading “Heartworms: What you need to know!”
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Neutered Male Dogs: Can They Impregnate a Female Dog?
By Deb Haines. “Oh those neutered buggers” A neutered male can still mount and tie with the female, but there is no sperm, so no puppies! The neutering procedure only removes a dog’s testicular sack. While neutered dogs cannot impregnate a female dog and therefore make babies, they can most certainly still have sexy timeContinue reading “Neutered Male Dogs: Can They Impregnate a Female Dog?”
Shelters and Rescues
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Rawhide Dog Chews
By Deb Haines While rawhide dog chews are usually used for dogs who love to chew or as a distraction for an anxious or overstimulated dog, there are fortunately many safer dog chew options you can give your dog without the potential risks. Rawhides are meant to be long-lasting chews that break down into tiny,Continue reading “Rawhide Dog Chews”
Fleas: How to Battle Them
By Dr. Sabo Your lack of improvement battling fleas can be explained by the flea life cycle. The fleas you see only account for 1-3% of the fleas in your home. Each adult female flea lays 40 eggs a day. It’s quite likely the first flea entered your home more than a month ago. Then,Continue reading “Fleas: How to Battle Them”
Male Dog Reproduction: Basics
By Deb Haines Let’s begin by going over the reproductive anatomy of the male dog and pointing out some unique features One unique feature of male dogs as compared to many other mammals is the presence of only one accessory sex gland. On this diagram, locate the prostate. The prostate gland is the only accessoryContinue reading “Male Dog Reproduction: Basics”
Rabies
By Deb Haines How is rabies transmitted? All species of mammals are susceptible to rabies virus infection, but only a few species are important as reservoirs for the disease. In the United States, distinct strains of rabies virus have been identified in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Several species of insectivorous bats are also reservoirsContinue reading “Rabies”
Common PVC Dog Questions
By Deb Haines Health Concerns Dog developed red spots and has lost weight https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976789902520197/ My dog has heartworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976314975901023/ Tip of dogs penis is out and swollen https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976339819231872/ Dog diagnosed with collapsed trachea. https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976137165918804/ Dog developed lump on shoulder https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976107312588456/ Dog has cough https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976006282598559/ 6 month old English bulldog had diarrhea and vomit in hisContinue reading “Common PVC Dog Questions”
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