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Most dogs need to have their nails trimmed approximately once a month. Dogs that are frequently walked on pavement or concrete may be able to go longer between nail trims. Dogs that are inactive or do not spend any time on hard surfaces may even need nail trims a bit more frequently. This article gives advice on how to safely trim your dog’s nails at home.
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This handout outlines the recommended steps to train and condition your dog for taking your dog hunting. It discusses the two main types of hunting dogs (hounds and gun dogs). Recommendations on what to ask your veterinarian before taking your dog hunting are also included.
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Vaccinations are important to prevent serious illness in cats. Even cats that spend all their time indoors should be vaccinated. Some viruses can be carried into your home on inanimate objects such as shoes and clothing, therefore infecting your cat without her coming into contact with another animal. Your veterinarian is your most important resource in determining what vaccinations you need to give your cat to keep her protected.
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Vaccinations are important to prevent serious illness in dogs. Even dogs that spend all their time indoors should be vaccinated. Some viruses can be carried into your home on inanimate objects such as shoes and clothing, therefore infecting your dog without him coming into contact with another animal. Your veterinarian is your most important resource in determining what vaccinations you need to give your dog to keep him protected.
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Tapeworm Infection in Cats
Los gusanos planos son parásitos intestinales de los perros y los gatos. Forman parte del grupo de los cestodos. Pertenecen a una familia diferente de la de los gusanos gancho y gusanos redondos, que son otros gusanos intestinales comunes en perros y gatos. Hay diferentes tipos de gusanos redondos infectivos en gatos. El más común de todos con diferencia es el Dipylidium caninum.
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Roundworm Infection in Cats
Los gusanos redondos son uno de los parásitos intestinales más comunes en gatos. En gatitos, pueden llegar a provocar enfermedad grave, incluso la muerte. Cómo su nombre indica, son unos gusanos redondos y alargados, con una longitud media de 8–15 cm (3–6).
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Parvovirus in Dogs
La infección por parvovirus canino es una enfermedad relativamente moderna que apareció por primera vez en 1978. Debido a la gravedad del proceso y su rápida propagación en la población canina, la parvovirosis constituye un problema de interés público.
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Cats are curious by nature, which can lead them into trouble, especially when they ingest items not meant to be eaten, such as thread, wool, paper, rubber bands, plant materials, and small toys. While some will pass through the digestive tract, some foreign bodies can cause serious problems. This handout explains foreign bodies in the intestinal tracts of cats and reviews clinical signs, diagnostic tests, treatment, and the prognosis of these situations.
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Caesarean Sections in Dogs - Post-Operative Instructions
Su perro ha sido sometido a una intervención de cirugía mayor. Que tenga una buena recuperación dependerá de que siga recibiendo ciertas atenciones en casa. Su papel en el período de la recuperación es tan importante como la cirugía que acabamos de realizar.
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Post-Operative Instructions in Cats
Usted debería preparar para su gato una cama blanda y limpia, para mantenerlo caliente y limpio, y situarla idealmente en un ambiente tranquilo y limpio a una temperatura aproximada de 20–22 ºC (68–72º F).