Health/Food
We use Advantage on our Yorkshire terriers & Maltese:Use Advantage monthly to kill fleas within minutes. The active ingredient is imidacloprid, which acts on the nervous system of the flea to cause paralysis and subsequent death. Advantage stops biting fleas in three to five minutes and starts to kill adult fleas within an hour after application. Within 12 hours of application, 98-100 percent of fleas are dead. This is important because flea bites can lead to skin infections, cause discomfort for your pet, lead to allergic skin reactions, and can even transmit other disease-causing organisms, including tapeworms.
You won't need to use another flea control product. Advantage kills fleas before they lay eggs, so their life cycle is broken at multiple stages. It also kills flea larvae within 20 minutes of contact.
- Stops biting fleas in three to five minutes
- Kills 98 - 100 percent of fleas within 12 hours
- Kills reinfesting fleas within two hours
- Kills flea larvae within 20 minutes
- Remains effective after swimming or shampooing
- Protects from fleas all month long
Parasites signs/treatment
Roundworms
Roundworms is the common name for Ascariasis. Ascariasis of dogs is caused by Toxocara canis; and in cats, Ascariasis is caused by Toxocara cati. Both species are affected by Toxocara leonina. Roundworms are relatively large robust worms up to 12 cm in length so that distension of the small intestine often leads to colic, interference with gut motility, and inability to utilize food. Because of transplacental transmission to fetuses, puppies may be born with a developing worm burden. Kittens can be infected through transcolostral transmission. Older pups and kittens may become infected by ingestion of infective eggs disseminated on premises by dams infected postgestationally.
Clinical signs include: abdominal distension, colicky pain, cachexia, anorexia, scanty feces, coughing due to larval migration, weakness, sudden death.
Diagnosis: is by fecal examination for eggs.
Treatment: for roundworms is by deworming with Strongid or other anthelmintics. Giving Interceptor or Heartgard Plus will prevent infestation. Bitches and queens should be treated to prevent subsequent litter infections. Roundworms may be seen in a pet’s stool. They look like thick strands of spaghetti, with round bodies. They usually coil up tightly when defecated out of the body. They can be from 3"-10" long.
Tapeworms
We kill these worms with Praziquantel (Cestex, Droncit). We can give this drug to kill the tapeworms, but if the fleas on the pet are not killed/removed/addressed, the pet will have tapeworms again in about another month. Tapeworm infections of the small intestines of dogs and cats are caused by Taenia pisiformis, and Dipylidium caninum. Taeniids are transmitted by predation of rabbits or rodents, Dipylidium is flea-vectored with flea maggots picking up tapeworm eggs in dog or cat feces and transmitted by adult fleas when ingested by dogs or cats. There is no apparent harm done to the dog or cat by tapeworms except for perianal pruritus. Owners find the tapeworm segments unsightly, as they crawl from the anus periodically and stick to the pet's hairs.
Clinical signs include: dragging or rubbing the anus on the ground, and visible tapeworm segments on the feces. Causes or risk factors are eating viscera of rabbits or rodents, and fleas in the environment.
Treatment: for tapeworms is with Praziquantel (Droncit) 5mg/kg once. Tapeworms are often described as looking like "grains of rice". They are flat, usually ½" or shorter, and can be seen crawling out of the rectum, or moving on freshly defecated stool.
What is the normal body Temperature for dogs?
The normal body temperature for animals is higher than for humans. The normal rectal temperature of a dog is 99.5° to 102.5°F. The normal temperature of a puppy at birth is 96-97°F. The temperature gradually increases with age until it is 100°F at 4 weeks of age.
Dental Care
Did you know dogs rarely get cavities? But they can develop gum disease. In fact, periodontal disease is a common canine ailment, and the reason why dogs can one day lose their teeth. So at-home dental care is just as important as veterinarian cleanings. The combined approach can help prevent gum disease and promote strong, healthy teeth in your medium breed dog.
Here are a few simple ways you can give your dog special attention on its first birthday:
- Get your dog accustomed to having its teeth examined. Gently hold its head while you look at its teeth and gums. Once it's comfortable with that, introduce it to the toothbrush.
- Use canine toothpaste and gently brush molars, angling the brush to reach the gums.
- From the molars, move to the front of the mouth and brush its canine teeth. Always follow this same pattern so your dog knows exactly what to expect.
- You may also need to clean the skin around your dog's mouth. Simply moisten a cotton ball and swab the area, including inside any folds of skin.
Special hints: If your dog refuses the toothbrush, try special gauze cloth available from most veterinarians.
Clean your dog's teeth at least once a week and look for signs of problems, such as redness or puffiness in the gums.
Natural Balance
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Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Formula Small Breed Bites™ and Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Potato & Duck Formula Small Breed Bites™ are made specifically for small breed dogs and puppies! Look for these new bag designs coming soon!
ALL Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food are now available in small pull-top cans!
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Canned Formulas and Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Canned Formulas are available in 6 oz. cans! Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® EATABLES® are available in 5 oz. cans!
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Allergy Treats for Dogs all come in a special size for small breeds. Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Healthy Bones™ Gourmet Treats for Dogs also come in small breed size. Choose a Treat Formula from the Menu above to find which one may be the best for your dog or puppy!
CKC Registed Puppies
We are happy to offer you healthy, registered, pure bred puppies and small breed dogs. We are hobby breeders with the highest of quality standards and committment to uniting your family with the life long companionship of a pure-bred toy breed dog.
Our Yorkshire Terriers
