Dog Health

dog eating out of food bowl

What’s in your dogs food bowl?

You should always check with your veterinarian about your dog’s diet but I’d like to give you a little information so you can make an informative decision.

 

There’s a lot of talk about raw diets out there and you may hear talk from both sides of the fence. Some people swear by all natural raw diets as a cure all for allergies and other health problems. They may be right. Nothing beats fresh food. But it’s not for everyone. If you don’t have the time or the room to house weeks worth of frozen pre-prepared meals for your dog then there are healthy alternatives.

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Dogs and intestinal worms

Canine Intestinal Worms: How to Treat Them

Canine Intestinal Worms

There are four primary types of canine intestinal worms that can infect your dog. They are Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, and Whipworms.

Hookworms

Hookworms attach themselves to the wall of the intestine and feed on the dog’s blood. Adult worms lay eggs that are passed with the dog’s feces. In 1-3 weeks the eggs hatch and the larvae are released. Dogs can be infected by ingesting the larvae from contaminated soil or water, eating infected wildlife, through the skin, from nursing, or by being passed from a pregnant bitch to her puppies.

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