| Many people see their physicians on a regular | | | | its earliest stages and can recommend an |
| basis to make sure that they remain in the best | | | | appropriate course of treatment to kill the pests |
| of health. They insist that their friends and family | | | | and clear up any associated infections.o Fleas and |
| members also receive quality routine care to | | | | Ticks |
| ensure long and healthy lives for their loved ones. | | | | Fleas and ticks are two more parasites that often |
| Pets are an integral part of many families, and | | | | afflict dogs. Infestations of fleas and ticks are |
| dogs in particular are known as "man's best | | | | extremely uncomfortable for your dog. |
| friend," yet many dogs don't visit their | | | | Additionally, these pests can transmit diseases to |
| veterinarians for basic care and scheduled | | | | your pet, and to human members of the |
| check-ups. | | | | household. Veterinarians are trained to identify the |
| Like their human family members, dogs should | | | | extent of the infestation of fleas and ticks and |
| see their "primary care physicians" on a regular | | | | can provide advice on the appropriate course of |
| basis. While many dog owners rush to the | | | | treatment. This may involve prescribing |
| veterinarian when their pets display symptoms of | | | | medication for your dog, as well as recommending |
| a serious illness or injury, often paying exorbitant | | | | treatments to remove the pests from your |
| sums for emergency care, they are sometimes | | | | home.o Worms |
| reticent to bring them in for routine care. | | | | "Worms" is a general term used to describe a |
| Regular visits to the veterinarian can help to keep | | | | number of different organisms that can afflict |
| your pet in tip-top shape and will allow the vet to | | | | dogs. Most worm infestations can be easily |
| identify any potentially serious conditions early, | | | | treated, but they must be identified early. |
| when they can be treated easily and before they | | | | Veterinarians are rigorously trained to identify |
| have a serious negative impact on your dog. | | | | symptoms that result from infestations of specific |
| Noticing the early warning signs and treating any | | | | worms and can recommend the treatment that is |
| symptoms at the start can help to avoid | | | | most appropriate in any given scenario.o Dental |
| potentially costly emergency visits and prevent | | | | Health |
| your dog from unnecessary pain and suffering. | | | | Dental health is critical to your dog's general |
| Several specific problems that can be averted by | | | | well-being. Without routine dental care, harmful |
| bringing your dog to the veterinarian on a regular | | | | bacteria can multiply in your dog's mouth, causing |
| basis are listed below.o Vaccinations | | | | sores, loose teeth, or serious infections that can |
| Vaccinations boost your dog's immune system. | | | | spread throughout your dog's body. These |
| Without vaccinations, dogs are susceptible to | | | | problems can result in costly emergency care, but |
| many common diseases. If your dog contracts | | | | can be avoided with proper dental maintenance. A |
| one of these diseases, the results will be an | | | | veterinarian can give your dog a thorough dental |
| unhappy, uncomfortable dog, unsavory and | | | | cleaning, and will provide you with instructions for |
| hard-to-manage symptoms, and costly | | | | how to maintain your dog's teeth and gums at |
| treatments. In some cases, vaccinations prevent | | | | home. |
| diseases that can be fatal. Regular vaccinations | | | | Maintaining your dog's health is just another step |
| ensure that your dog will be protected and | | | | in maintaining the general well-being of your family. |
| increase the probability of a long and happy life.o | | | | Preventing serious diseases and catching any |
| Ear Mites | | | | smaller problems before they grow to serious |
| Ear mites are common parasites in household | | | | proportions will ensure a long and healthy life for |
| dogs. Not only will ear mites make your dog | | | | your pet. Veterinarians are medically trained to |
| uncomfortable, but if left untreated, they can lead | | | | identify a plethora of illnesses, ailments, and |
| to severe infections. Because of the ear's | | | | injuries and are able to prescribe medications and |
| proximity to the brain, infections resulting from | | | | treatments to keep your dog healthy and |
| ear mite infestations have been known to affect | | | | vigorous throughout his lifetime. Do everything |
| the brain tissue, sometimes resulting in death. A | | | | that you can for your pet--take your dog to the |
| veterinarian can identify an ear mite infestation in | | | | veterinarian on a regular basis. |