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• Do vets check for tapeworms?

Tapeworm segments are only passed intermittently and therefore are often not diagnosed on routine fecal examination. If you find any segments, white or golden color, bring them to your veterinarian (...)

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• Is raw dog food harmful to humans?

Many raw-meat dog foods contain high levels of bacteria that pose a risk to animals and humans, experts warn. Owners are at particular risk if they let their pet lick them after it has eaten raw bo (...)

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• What happens if a dog eats a raw bird?

In the majority of cases, your dog will be fine if he eats the odd bird. Unlike toxic dangers from certain amphibians, the dangers posed by birds are intestinal blockages, and bacterial diseases. U (...)

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• Why do fleas have worms?

In pets with flea infestations, the larval fleas hatching in the area consume organic debris, flea dirt (digested blood shed by adult fleas–it looks like pepper) and any tapeworm eggs. The tapeworm (...)

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• Is salt bad for dogs?

The quick answer is yes, salt is safe for dogs in moderation. However, the difference between whether salt is safe or dangerous lies in how much they ingest. So balance the amount of salt in your d (...)

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