Ringworm is a fungus, like athlete's foot. It produces spores, which are highly resilient and difficult to remove from the environment. Ringworm can infect a dog's skin. Our Douglasville vets discuss ringworm in dogs today.
Heartworm disease is a quite serious condition that may result in heart failure, organ damage, severe lung disease and even death in dogs, cats and ferrets in the Douglasville area. Here, our vets explain why the prevention of this serious condition is critical.
Ticks are capable of spreading a number of serious diseases and, therefore, are dangerous to both pets and their owners. Here, our Douglasville vet team explains how these external parasites thrive, including what signs you should beware of and how to keep ticks away from your pets and family members.
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Douglasville vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options.
Getting your pet their annual fecal exams at your veterinarian's office is one of the best ways to keep your pet and your family safe from intestinal parasites. These annual tests give your Douglasville veterinarians an opportunity to check for intestinal parasites before more serious conditions have a chance to arise.
Fleas are one of the most common external parasites in the world and are capable of making your pet absolutely miserable. If fleas aren't promptly treated, they may cause serious infections and diseases. Here, our Douglasville vets explain the early signs of fleas and what to do if your pet has them.
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