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DEAR DR. SCHELLING,
My husband and I have had our new addition to our family, Kingsley, for about 4 months now. He is a happy pup but I’ve heard that puppies can become infected with worms fairly easily. Kingsley seems to be healthy but I still worry about my little guy. Are there any signs I should look out for?
- Megan
Worms, or intestinal parasites, can affect all puppies and dogs. Intestinal parasitism is one of the most common conditions in clinical veterinary practice and is frequently identified in all dogs.
This article, DOG PARASITES, contains more information on the type of parasites that are commonly found in puppies and dogs as well as the clinical signs of infection and proper methods of treatment.
Click here to read the full article.
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Dear Max,
My human always scolds me when I get into her purse. She says the gum in her purse will make me sick but it smells so good! Is that true?
–Mischievous Mutt
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Dear Mischievous,
I agree with you, gum does smell good! But your human is right, you could suffer from xylitol toxicity if you eat things like gum, mints or even some of those sweet baked goods your human is never willing to share. It may not seem fair but it's better than getting sick. You and your human can learn in this article on Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs.
Max
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Dalmatians are completely
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