TestingQ: How often does heartworm testing need to be done if the pet is on year round proheart medications? A: That depends on the area you live in and the effectiveness of the proheart for your pet. there are veterinarians who will not use the product because of reported problems with it.
Flies biting dog's earsQ: I have a percription called "expar" which i think is a topical liquid. it smells and appears to be oily. could i use this on my dog's ears? the flies are biting them and they are getting sores and scabby. A: The product expar is recommended for use on cattle and therefore we cannot suggest that you use it on a dog's ear.
What is the best way to prevent ticks?Q: I live in a wooded area and i am having a problem with ticks on my dog. i tried hartz once a month topical drops but it doesn't seem to be working. what is the best product to keep ticks of him? thank you, joshua sakash A: I would suggest a product like frontline plus, with the addition of a preventic collar.
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Ear mitesQ: I just got a pug/beagle mix puppy who is 2 1/2 months old. she was diagnosed with ear mites and has received one treatment of acarexx. we also have another dog in the house, a 2 year old black lab/sharpee mix, who frequently plays with the puppy. as of now she does not show the same blackish- grainy discharge typical of ear mites. what are the chances she could catch it and can she still catch it after the ppuppy has received her first treatment? also, are ear mites communicable to humans, and if so what is the risk? thanks! A: Not communciable to humans. also not likely other dog has problem if pup was treated once with that product
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Cutting dog's nailsQ: My dog's nails are too long, but she wont let me cut them. everytime i try, she growls, barks and nips and bites at me. can you suggest a sedative to give her that will relax her enough for me to cut thwe nails. the dog is an elderly female german shepard. A: There are over the counter products such as vita treat pet calm or homeopet anxiety that should help.
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PuppyQ: I have a 9 week old pug puppy weighing 4 pounds. can i use frontline plus on her? also, which product would you recommend frontline plus or advantix? we live in south florida. thanks!!! A: I would start off with the frontline topspot and then graduate to the frontline plus when your pup reaches 11lbs.|i too live in south florida and find the product effective.
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WeightQ: My dog weighs 105# and i can't find a product for dogs that size. should i use frontline or advantage? A: Advantage is convenient because all you need is over 55 pound dose
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Zema collar with frontline; horses?Q: You recommended using a zema tick collar in addition to use of frontline to someone previously. i have two outdoor dogs and cats, plus a horse; and we live in tick country. (lots of deer and other wild critters too.) should i try using both these products together? and what do you recommend for horses? A: I am not a horse vet so will refer you to your equine vet for that one. as for collar, one i like for dogs is preventic collar. for cats a good ovitrol plus collar is fine. i find preventic collar is best tick product on market for dogs and works for up to 3 months as long as dogs dont get it submerged in water or swim with it on whihc will inactivate it. i usually use preventic collar with advantage topical for flea/tick control, but front line is fine by itself if used once monthly on all cats and dogs
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