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Do you have your cat on a dental diet? You should be feeding your cat at least some dry kibble as part of his or her diet. Dry foods are abrasive and help keep the teeth clean and sharp. Many cats do best with a diet primarily of canned food, so discuss your food choices with your vet.

What is contact dermatitis? This is one of the most common reasons that dog owners visit the veterinarian. There are two main types of contact dermatitis – irritant dermatitis and allergic dermatitis. With irritant dermatitis, contact with detergents, solvents or perhaps petroleum products cause a reaction. Allergic dermatitis involves sensitivity to a particular chemical that could be in soaps, shampoos or even sweaters. Your veterinarian can diagnosis the situation and prescribe treatment.

Worms aren’t limited to puppies. Dogs are known to put almost anything in their mouths, and that can include parasites or other unsavory organisms. The treatment for an adult dog with worms is very similar to de-worming for puppies. At least two doses of medicine, usually a few weeks apart, will be prescribed to kill worms that are present now and those that may be in the process of hatching and show up later.

If your pet has attracted unwanted visitors in the form of ticks or fleas, get him or her treated immediately. Topical products, injections, and special shampoos or dips can all be prescribed to get rid of fleas and ticks and keep them away for good.