November is epilepsy awareness month. Like people, dogs and cats can develop epilepsy, but the condition is more common in dogs. The most common form of epilepsy in dogs is called idiopathic epilepsy, meaning that there is no known structural or infectious cause of the seizures the dog experiences. Dogs with idiopathic epilepsy typically have their first seizure by five years of age. Certain breeds are predisposed to idiopathic epilepsy including shepherds, huskies, Bernese mountain
Parasite Prevention in Cats and Dogs
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One of the cornerstone components of healthcare for your pet is comprehensive parasite prevention. Parasites live on or in another animal (host) and benefit by stealing nutrition from the host. Parasites that live on the host are called ectoparasites and include fleas, ticks, and mites. Parasites that live in the host are called endoparasites and include intestinal worms and heartworms. Heartworms are transmitted to pets by a mosquito bite. They then migrate through the body