[Quiz] Test Your Veterinary Knowledge and Provide the Best Pat Care

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Mosquitoes spread heartworm, a dangerous parasite. All dogs are at danger because it only takes a second for one of those tiny creatures to bite.

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FeLV is a feline disease.

However, it's important to keep an eye on your dog's faeces on a frequent basis in case there are any telltale symptoms of illness, such as worms, blood, or mucus.

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The majority of intestinal parasite infections can only be discovered through a microscopic faecal exam, although adult worms do occasionally shed in the stool and can be seen. The parasite eggs that are not readily apparent to the human eye are what this test is looking for.

However, it's important to keep an eye on your dog's faeces on a frequent basis in case there are any telltale symptoms of illness, such as worms, blood, or mucus.

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Spaying or neutering your dog at around the age of 5 or 6 months is the standard nowadays. Males can avoid developing sexually dominating behaviours like urinating as territory markers and humping if they are neutered at an early age. Similarly, neutered males are much less likely to walk out.

When females are spayed at a young age (before their first heat cycle), they are protected from experiencing the harmful effects of oestrogen. Your female dog's (or cat's) chance of developing uterine cancer increases in proportion to the number of times she is exposed to oestrogen. Breast cancer, also known as mammary neoplasia, is a leading cause of death in intact female canines and felines.

Neutering your dog at a young age has been linked to an increased risk of cancer of the bones and cruciate ligament illness, according to research conducted in the early 2000s. More evidence suggests waiting until older than 5 or 6 months before castrating or spaying is safest.

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Please, please, please don't give your pet any medicine from your medicine cabinet. Because they thin the blood, aspirins can aggravate an existing internal bleed or perhaps produce one. Liver failure from acetaminophen is a known and potentially fatal side effect in canines.

Several medications that are safe for canine internal organs and metabolism have been developed for their usage. You should still have a blood test to see how well your dog's organs are functioning before giving him these medicines.

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Do not brush off your dog's incessant urination in the home as a simple behavioural issue without first consulting your vet. It's a sign of a few different potentially fatal diseases.

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Ear infections can range from mild to severe, but in either case, medical attention is recommended. Most illnesses are caused by yeast or bacteria, and treatment calls for two distinct classes of drugs. When cleaning a dog's ears, make sure to use only a product designed specifically for canines. 

Do not put a cotton swab into your dog's ear. Don't try to fix the dog's ears yourself; you could end up causing lasting and painful damage if you don't know the ins and outs of the canine ear.

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Two tiny sacs, the 'anal glands,' are located in a dog's body, one on either side of the rectum. When your dog defecates, the fluid in his or her salivary glands will drain spontaneously. Sometimes these glands don't drain properly, causing a lot of pain for the dog.

Your dog can get rid of that bloated feeling by scooting around. Increasing the fibre in your dog's diet will cause the stool to become more bulky, placing further pressure on the underlying glands to express themselves, and thereby solving the problem. Talk to your vet beforehand, because they can get infected or even malignant (particularly in German Shepherds).

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Every day brushing is the best defence against plaque buildup, gum disease, and foul breath. It's important to brush your pet's teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste that have been approved by a doctor. The fluoride in human toothpaste can be harmful to dogs, and even the gentlest human brush isn't as gentle as a canine toothbrush. You should start this routine with your new puppy right away. While tartar-control treats and snacks, such crunchy chew toys, are fantastic, nothing beats a good old-fashioned teeth brush.

Rawhide can be helpful in keeping teeth clean to some extent, but it does not break down in the stomach and a large piece swallowed by your dog could cause an obstruction, necessitating surgery.

However, it's important to keep an eye on your dog's faeces on a frequent basis in case there are any telltale symptoms of illness, such as worms, blood, or mucus.