Category Archives: Companion Animal Parasite Council

When Pets Scoot

Scooting. Have you seen your pets scoot with their rear ends firmly on the floor using their front paws to propel them forward? If you have, you know what I mean. If you don’t then hope they never do. Why … Continue reading

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Heart Health

I attended a presentation called “Heart Health for Any Age” that was held by Cleveland Clinic physicians. It was a very down to earth discussion about how people can keep their hearts as healthy as possible (and the myths out … Continue reading

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Sleeping with the zoonotic enemy

I’ve been reading a few recent articles about how sleeping with your pet can be a risk factor for getting a disease, that is, a zoonotic disease. This includes one from the highly reputable Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Continue reading

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What do Puppy Mills have to do with Roundworms?

Some of you may have never heard the term “puppy mill.” When I think of a puppy mill, I think of people who make a living breeding dogs and selling cute puppies without much regard for the health and welfare … Continue reading

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