Dog Illness And Treatments

What vaccinations and booster shots does my dog routinely need?

All dogs need vaccines, and it's where you live and your lifestyle which will determine what vaccines are necessary for your particular dog. There are core vaccines like distemper, parvo and rabies which all pets need. Those core vaccines oftentimes are the diseases that are highly transmissible and can also be fatal in dogs. Then there are the non-core vaccines, so if you go out hiking and biking with your dog, you may need to have protection against lyme disease, kennel cough and giardia if your dog drinks standing puddle water. Therefore which vaccines are best for your dog, is really a matter of your lifestyle, but more information can be gained by talking to your veterinarian.

Where should I check for ticks on my dog?

Ticks are these little creatures that are actually related to spiders. They can be anywhere on your dog's body, including on the head, the neck and the belly. The ticks are actually going to be on bits of grass just waiting for your dog to go by. They don't fly, but they jump and they will go for those places that are closest to the grass, such as your dog's head and body.