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Problematic Parasites For Your Dog
A common misconception is that fleas and other parasites are not a problem in the winter. This is not the case. The fact is, your pets may be exposed to parasites more often than you think in the winter. Here's why:

• The onset of mosquito or flea season is impossible to predict.
  Midwinter warm spells can produce ideal conditions for fleas to emerge.
• Under the right environmental conditions, fleas can survive, and even reproduce, indoors during the winter.
• Whipworm and roundworm eggs are extremely resilient, surviving in the soil in the coldest conditions.
  

Your pets should be protected from parasites year-round — even in the winter. As winter continues, enjoy all that the season brings. Just be sure your pet enjoys it as well.

Fleas
A few fleas can quickly become a full-blown infestation, which can be irritating and costly. The best way to fight a flea population is to make sure that it never occurs.

Here are some tips:

• If you're using a flea preventive, use it year-round. Weather patterns are unpredictable, and flea season can start before you're ready. Under the right conditions, fleas can survive and even reproduce indoors during the winter. Don't give fleas even the smallest gap - use a flea preventive every month.
• All pets in your house should be treated for fleas. If you have more than one pet, treat them ALL for fleas. Fleas can reproduce and thrive on an untreated pet, undermining your efforts of treating your other pets.
• Be aware of pesticides. If you should choose to use a pesticide, carefully read all labels -- especially if you have small children. Strictly adhere to the recommended guidelines to minimize the risks to your pet, your family and the environment
• An ounce of prevention. The best way to deal with a flea problem is before you have one, and the best time to use flea control is before you see fleas. It takes much less effort to prevent flea populations than it does to get rid of them

Ticks
Ticks are a common parasite of both dogs and people. Tick species are found worldwide and may infest dogs in very large numbers, especially during certain times of the year. Ticks as well as fleas and mosquitoes act as vectors of disease. Three stages of the tick (larvae, nymph and adult) parasitize animals and humans. Ticks may carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, several types of ehrlichiosis, and other potentially deadly diseases. Prevalence of these diseases may be quite high in certain regions, making tick control a definite medical concern for veterinarians and dog owners.

Tick-borne Diseases: Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, tularemia

Risk for biting ticks is increased if:

• Tick-borne diseases have been diagnosed in your region.
• You take your dog camping, hiking or hunting where ticks are found.
• You have removed a tick from your dog in the last few months.
• Your dog is exposed to wildlife that are tick hosts (deer, rodents, raccoons, etc.).
• Your yard has dense shrubs, tall grass or leaf litter – common tick habitats.
• You take your dog to wooded areas or grassy meadows.

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are widely distributed in the United States and can be a year-round concern in the southern states where temperatures and humidity can remain high over many months. Worldwide they are the most common vector of disease, spreading viruses, protozoa and helminths to people and animals. Not only do mosquitoes spread disease such as West Nile virus, they are annoying pests.

Mosquito facts to know for your dog:
1. There are more than 200 different species of mosquitoes in the U.S.
2. Biting mosquitoes are as irritating to your dog as they are to you.
3. Stress from biting can be severe with large populations of mosquitoes.
4. Mosquitoes are the carrier of West Nile Virus. Their bites can also cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some dogs.

Heartworms
Heartworms are the most life-threatening of the common canine parasites. They live in a dog's heart and surrounding blood vessels, and can cause heart disease and organ failure, which can lead to death. Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, so any dog may be at risk.
Since there are often no early signs of heartworm disease, it is very important to have your family veterinarian examine and test your dog; a procedure that is both quick and easy.

Hookworms
Hookworms attach to a dog's intestinal lining with their hook-like teeth, leaving bleeding internal wounds. As few as 100 hookworms can cause a puppy to die from blood loss. Hookworm larvae live in soil, and can be swallowed by dogs or penetrate through a dog's skin. Hookworms are the most common of intestinal parasites, and infect nearly 20% of dogs in the United States.
Signs of worm disease include vomiting, diarrhea, bloated belly, bloody or mucus-laden stool, and loss of appetite. If your dog has any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately. Be sure to bring a stool sample for the veterinarian to examine.

Roundworms
Nearly 15% of dogs in the United States have roundworms. Roundworms live in a dog's intestines and cause vomiting, diarrhea, stunted growth and bloated bellies. A heavy accumulation of roundworms in a puppy can even lead to death. Almost all puppies acquire roundworms through their mother's milk. Dogs can also acquire them by eating rodents, or simply by being on infected soil.
Signs of worm disease include vomiting, diarrhea, bloated belly, bloody or mucus-laden stool, and loss of appetite. If your dog has any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately. Be sure to bring a stool sample for the veterinarian to examine.

Whipworms
Whipworms are a problem practically everywhere in the United States, affecting one in seven dogs. Whipworm infection causes bloody diarrhea, weight loss, anemia and dehydration. Whipworm eggs pass into soil, and once living there, are extremely resistant to the most severe weather conditions.
Signs of worm disease include vomiting, diarrhea, bloated belly, bloody or mucus-laden stool, and loss of appetite. If your dog has any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately. Be sure to bring a stool sample for the veterinarian to examine.
Both INTERCEPTOR® (milbemycin oxime) Flavor Tabs® and SENTINEL® (milbemycin oxime/lufenuron) Flavor Tabs® are indicated for the removal and control of whipworm infection.

Preventitive Medications:

PROGRAM -prevent flea eggs and larvae from developing. This breaks the flea life cycle at its base, and effectively controls the flea population.

FRONTLINE -brand products is the longest-lasting, most complete product for controlling fleas and ticks. FRONTLINE for dogs and cats is highly effective, easy to use and provides superior, guaranteed protection. What's more, FRONTLINE is available in three convenient formulations to make it easy for you to protect your pet.

SENTINEL -there are five nasty parasites that threaten your dog: fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. Only SENTINEL® Flavor Tabs® can protect against all five parasites at once.

HEART GUARD -Heartworm disease is 100% preventable with HEARTGARD Plus! All you have to do to protect your dog from the threat of this deadly infection is to give HEARTGARD Plus once a month and use as otherwise directed.

INTERCEPTOR -prevents deadly heartworm disease, while it protects your dog against roundworms, hookworms (A. Caninum) and whipworms.

ADVANTAGE -Because it works so fast, Advantage provides relief from fleas within minutes. Advantage is proven to stop fleas from biting in 3 - 5 minutes after application. Advantage kills 98-100 percent of fleas within 12 hours of application. In addition, one convenient treatment lasts for up to one month.

REVOLUTION -Revolution is the first-ever FDA approved, topically-applied medication for both dogs and cats that: Prevents heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease, Kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and prevents their eggs from hatching, Treats and controls ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), Treats and controls sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei) in dogs, Treats hookworm (Ancylostoma tubaeforme) and roundworm (Toxocara cati) in cats, Controls American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) infestations in dogs.

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