Heart worms and Internal Parasites
Heart worms are the most life threatening of all canine parasites. These worms, which can reach a length of 14 inches, live in the heart, restricting blood to the organs, and potentially causing organ failure, which can lead to death. Heart worms are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes, so virtually all dogs are at risk, especially during the warm weather season.

A simple blood test done by your veterinarian will let you know if your dog has heart worms. All dogs must be tested for heart worm infection before they can start a heart worm preventive routine.

Heart worms and internal parasites can do a great deal of damage to your dog if you don't catch them in time. There are often few signs of parasites until a serious infestation is underway. Unchecked, heart worms can stress the heart and restrict blood flow to the
organs, leading to organ failure. Hookworms can damage a dog's intestinal lining, which, particularly in puppies, can result in severe blood loss and anemia. Roundworm and whip worm infestations lead to diarrhea, weight loss, and dehydration. Unfortunately, these parasites are more common than owners realize.

To prevent your dog from getting heart worms and other internal parasites, a routine of ongoing protection is necessary. There are now many products available through your veterinarian that protect dogs and puppies against these parasites. These preventive
medication are given daily or monthly, usually in the form of tablets.

Protection and prevention against heart worm and internal parasites, such as hookworm, roundworm and whip worm, are essential for ensuring your dog's health. We recommend to the owners of all of our adoption dogs that they be put on heart worm medication and if your dog is not already on prevention medication, talk to your
veterinarian today.
A new study recently completed, offers interesting information about the nutritional needs of puppies. It has been revealed that young puppies less than 3 weeks of age completely lack the enzymes needed to digest any food other than mother's milk. Between 3-5 weeks of age, the puppies begin developing the enzymes needed to digest more complex diets. The ability to digest protein comes first, follwed by the ability to digest carbohydrates.
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