Dog worms - Has your dog been infected?

Here's the thing about dogs. First, they forage for food - just like many animals. Second, they'll eat just about anything, including feces.  Because of these two traits, dogs are very prone to developing worms - worms which can make them sick and even kill them. This includes heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.

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Dog health - Why your dog needs an annual checkup

A once a year visit to the vet is a must for a healthy dog. During this annual visit your vet will check your dog's heart rate, overall body health, perform a fecal and blood check to diagnose parasites, and keep your dog up to date on vaccinations. A simple annual visit to the vet may not seem like a very important aspect to your dog's health, but it is.

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