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• What happens if you miss 2 months of heartworm medicine?

I have missed 2 months of heartworm prevention for my dog. What should I do? You need to consult your veterinarian, and immediately re-start your dog on monthly preventive—then retest your dog 6 mo (...)

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• Why is my dog all of a sudden attacking my other dog?

Aggression between unfamiliar dogs can be due to fear, poor communication, defensive, possessive behavior over resources (including perhaps family members or other pets) or territorial behavior ove (...)

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• How much exercise does a German Shepherd puppy need?

As a rule of thumb, puppies will need five minutes of formal exercise (such as walkies) for every month of their age. These walks should be opportunities to explore their environment, work on train (...)

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• How long does it take for worms to grow in dogs?

Once the larvae get to the intestine, they mature into adult worms and begin laying eggs — starting the cycle again. It takes about four weeks from the time a dog or cat eats the eggs for an adult (...)

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• Are potatoes high on the glycemic index?

Potatoes fall in the high GI category. A cup of them can affect your blood sugar in the same way a can of soda would. One study found that women who ate a large amount of potatoes raised their risk (...)

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