Author: Jackie Brown

FAQs of flea medication for dogs Do dogs really need flea medication?Yes. Fleas and ticks are not only a major nuisance, they also carry diseases that can cause severe pain in dogs. While you may be tempted to use parasite preventives only in the spring and summer, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and intestinal parasites are resilient. Veterinarians recommend that dogs stay on a broad-spectrum parasite preventive year-round.What are the types of flea and tick medications for dogs?Flea and tick medications are available as oral and topical products, collars, and shampoos. Oral products are chewable tablets, while topical products are ointments that…

What to look for in dog food Our experts recommend using the following criteria as your guide. Your veterinarian can also help you determine the most appropriate food for your dog.AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement: This is the most important factor in determining whether a dog’s food is healthy. Any food you feed your dog must state on the label that it meets the nutritional standards established by AAFCO. This means that the food is “complete and balanced” for the dog’s life stage. You can learn more about these standards and definitions at the end of this article.Warranty review: Here you…