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• Enfermedad de Lyme en perros

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  Translated from the original English article Lyme Disease in Dogs

• Esafoxolaner + Eprinomectin + Praziquantel

  Esafoxolaner + eprinomectin + praziquantel (NexGard COMBO) is a topical antiparasitic medication used to prevent heartworms and to prevent and treat intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms), ear mites, fleas, and ticks (black-legged tick, lone star tick) . It is also used off label to treat skin mites in cats.

• Fish: White Spot Disease (Ich)

  White spot disease (also called ich) is an infection of freshwater fish caused by a single-celled, protozoan parasite. Affected fish have small, white cysts on their skin, gills, and fins. It is highly contagious between fish.

• Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats

  Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to the proteins in flea saliva. Cats usually experience only minor skin irritation in response to flea bites, but in cats with flea allergies, the antigens in flea saliva cause an intensely itchy response. Strict flea control is essential for treatment and prevention.

• Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs

  Flea allergy dermatitis is a common cause of allergic reactions in dogs. The antigens in flea saliva cause an intensely itchy response in sensitive dogs. Itching and hair loss in the region from the middle of the back to the tail base and down the rear legs (the flea triangle) is often associated with this allergy. Strict flea control is essential for treatment and prevention.

• Flea Control in Cats

  Fleas are the most common nuisance and parasite affecting cats, and an infestation can lead to serious health problems. Homes with carpets and central heating provide ideal conditions for the year-round growth of fleas. This handout outlines flea control options for your cat and your home.

• Flea Control in Dogs

  Fleas are the most common nuisance and parasite affecting dogs, and an infestation can lead to serious health problems. Homes with carpets and central heating provide ideal conditions for the year-round growth of fleas. This handout outlines flea control options for your dog and your home.

• Fluralaner

  Fluralaner (brand name Bravecto®) is given by mouth or applied topically to treat and prevent flea and tick infestations in dogs and cats. It is sometimes used off label to treat sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange, or ear mites in dogs and cats. It is also sometimes used for skin and ear mites in rabbits and hedgehogs.

• Giardia en gatos

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  Translated from the original English article Giardia in Cats

• Giardia en perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Giardia in Dogs