What are parasites?
Parasites are microscopic organisms that feed off a living body. How do I know if my dog has Parasites? There are many parasites that will not show up on a stool sample because they could be living somewhere other than the digestive system, such as the liver or brain. All dogs have some parasites and worms and should be treated regularly to remove them from the animal. How are Parasites harmful to my dog? Parasites eat all the good nutrition/minerals in the body and cause various symptoms, such as agitation and irritability. Why does my dog chew on him/herself? This is typically from an allergy to chemicals or something in their diet. What is Demodex and what can I do if my dog has it? Demodex is caused by microscopic mites multiplying out of control on your dog. The reason this happens is due to an immune problem. Dogs and people have these mites, but our immune systems keep them in check. For some dogs their bodies are not able to do this and they develop large, painful sores that ca
