Dog Guidance Blog

Canine roundworms are parasites that take up residence in your dog’s small intestine and feed on bodily fluids and tissue. These worms, which can measure up to six inches, look like big pieces of spaghetti. They can be life-threatening to puppies and may also be transmitted to people. Transmission Most dogs get infected with these […]

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Ticks are creepy little insects that cause irritation and disease to both humans and animals.  To prevent ticks from becoming a problem, tick repellents are widely available and very effective.  In locations where ticks are abundant, see your vet and ask for recommendations on a good insecticidal bathing or dipping. The chances of acquiring Lyme […]

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My groomer has been working overtime this month. Unfortunately, it’s not just haircuts and nail trims he’s been in demand for. Lately he’s been pulling ticks off dogs and cats like never before. Every year I hear him say, “The ticks are getting worse!” This year is certainly proving to be no exception. I just […]

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Chiggers, although very hard to detect, can be a severe nuisance when they come in contact with human skin or dog skin.  The resulting irritation can be very unpleasant. A chigger is actually a type of mite.  They are mites that are usually orange, red, or yellow in color.  A larval chigger (mite) feeds on […]

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Give your dog a well-balanced diet, proper exercise, training, play-time, a whole lot of love and attention, and you’ll have a dog that will live a long and healthy life!  One that is free of diseases and dog parasites.  In addition, you can prevent him from catching different types of serious illnesses, disease, and dog […]

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Chances are that you have noticed lately that your dog’s new favorite hobby is scratching himself in at least three places at once.  When you part his coat to examine what is causing the itch and excessive scratching, you notice tiny white dust-like particles that are attached to the hair shafts.  What are these tiny […]

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