If you have any questions that are not answered below feel free to email us a question through our contact page. Thank you. Dogs - General 1. How often should I bathe my dog? 2. At what age should I begin trimming my pet’s nails? 3. How much of my pet’s nails should be trimmed? 4. At what age should a new pet be brought home? 5. What should I consider when choosing a male or female pet? 6. We want to get a second pet. Should it be the same sex as the one we currently have? 7. How long will my dog be pregnant before she gives birth? 8. How often does a female go into heat? 9. How can I tell if my female pet is going into heat? 10. At what age are pets sexually mature? 11. Should I wait until my pet’s first heat before having her spayed? 12. When should my male dog be neutered? 13. Why is it important to get my dog neutered? 14. My male dog has only one or no testicles (cryptorchid) is there still a need to neuter him? 15. Is microchipping important? 16. How old should my puppy or kitten be before his first de-worming? 17. When should a newly acquired kitten or puppy have their first visit to the veterinarian? 18. What does it mean when my pet drags his rear end along the ground? 19. How do I take a stool sample? 20. What’s the easiest way to take my pet’s temperature? 21. What is a dog’s normal temperature? 22. When do puppies or kittens get baby and permanent teeth? 23. How many teeth does a dog have? 24. What is the easiest way to get a urine sample from my pet? Dogs - Medical 1. Which vaccinations does my dog need? 2. How would I know if my pet has an ear infection? 3. My pet seems to have a lot of gas. What can I do to prevent this? 4. At what age does my pet need to be protected from heartworm? 5. How can I check my pet for heartworms? 6. Should I have my new puppy checked for heartworm? 7. How does a mosquito pick up the heartworm larvae? 8. What are heartworms? 9. Is it possible to get hookworm from my pets? 10. How can I tell if my pet has mange? 11. Is being overweight a serious health problem in pets? 12. Just exactly what are roundworms? 13. What does it mean if my pet has blood in her stool? 14. Should I give my pet medicine for heartworms? 15. How can I safely remove a tick from my pet? 16. My pet drinks a lot of water then seems to urinate a lot. Is something wrong with him? 17. How do animals get tapeworms? 18. How often should my pet be checked for worms? 19. What are the signs of whipworms? 20. What are the signs that my pet is ready to give birth? 21. What is the normal time to wait between each delivery? 22. After my pet gives birth, should I bring her in for an examination? 23. When should I bring in my puppies to have their tails docked and dewclaws removed? 24. When should I bring in my puppies to have their tails docked and dewclaws removed? 25. What should I do for my pet if he is having a convulsion? 26. My puppy is eating his own stool! How can I stop this behavior? 27. Is it safe to give my pet bones from the table? 28. My dog loves meat. Is it healthy to make that the main part of his diet? 29. Will my pet eat as much as I give him or does he know when he is full? 30. Should pets be fed milk? 31. What types of toys are good for my dog to play with? 32. How useful is hiring a professional to train my pet? 33. My puppy is very playful but sometimes his bite can hurt. How can I stop him from doing this? 34. I know all puppies like to chew, but he’s ruining some of my good things. Got any suggestions? 35. My dog loves to chase cars and joggers. I need him to stop this behavior, but how? 36. What’s the best way to housebreak my new pet? 37. My pet jumps on me and visitors. What can I do to stop this behavior? 38. My pet is terrified of thunder and storms. How can I help her get over this fear? 39. I want my dog to be a well-behaved and happy pet. At what age should we begin professional training? 40. Should I punish my pet if I come home and find that he’s soiled the floor? Cats - General 1. How long is a cat pregnant before she has her kittens? 2. Which vaccinations do my cat need? 3. Is it normal for my cat to vomit hair? 4. Do different breeds of cats have different personalities or is it just in the way I raise it? 5. What kinds of toys are good for my cat to play with? 6. How can I stop my cat from spraying? Frontline Heartguard Revolution Microchip ID Hill's Science Diet Pet Health – AVMA Pet Health – AAHA Animal Poison Control

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