When should I worry about my puppy not eating?

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• Can I give my puppy over-the-counter dewormer?

If your puppy is diagnosed with worms, your vet can tell you what type of medication will be effective. Both prescription and over-the-counter puppy dewormer medications are effective, but be sure (...)

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• How long do you feed a puppy puppy food?

When should I switch from puppy food to adult dog food? Once puppies have reached 90% of their expected adult weight, they should switch from a growth diet to one that's suitable for maintenance. S (...)

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• How do you prevent roundworm infection?

Wash your hands with soap and warm water after playing with your pets or other animals, after outdoor activities, and before handling food or eating. Teach children the importance of washing hands (...)

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• Which potato is most satiating?

Boiled potatoes produced the highest satiety scores and deviated significantly from the french fries at 20–70 min postprandially (Figure 2; P<0.05). Also, the smaller portion with mashed potatoes w (...)

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• Do you need to go to the vet for tapeworms?

Occasionally segments are seen crawling around the dog's anus. Tapeworm segments are only passed intermittently and therefore are often not diagnosed on routine fecal examination. If you find any s (...)

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