What are external parasites? And what can I do to prevent them?
The most common external parasites we see in dogs, particularly here in Maryland, are fleas. Fleas are large enough that you can see them with the naked eye. They’re flat and long, and they crawl through the hair coat.
Ticks are a little larger than a flea, and are much easier to see, especially in a short-coated dog like Georgia here. They like to get places where they can suck blood from the dog, so they like to get on ears and faces, but they could be found anywhere on the dog.
How soon should I bring my dog to the veterinarian if I suspect they may have parasites?
As soon as you see them. If you see a flea, call us. If you see a tick, call us. If your dog’s itching a lot like it might have mites on it. That’s the thing that’s confusing to people at home. The dog is scratching, and is it parasites? Is it an allergy? So as soon as you decide that they have an issue, by all means, bring them in, and we’ll sort it out and figure out what’s wrong with them.
Detailed info : https://www.countrysideveterinaryclinic.org/services/dogs/parasites
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