Although long-haired dogs such as the Rough Collie look absolutely beautiful and elegant, they do need constant grooming to keep matting at bay, and the coat looking good and in great condition. Let's take a look at how to groom long-haired dogs and what to do if they just have too many knots and mats.
Heartworm disease in dogs is caused by mosquitoes and spread by the Dirofilaria immitis parasite, resulting in coughing, difficulty breathing, and death.
Learn more about what causes this serious condition and how it is treated here.
The Dachshund is a scent hound breed that was created to hunt tunneling animals such as badgers, rabbits, foxes, and so forth, with Dachshund packs also being used for hunting wild boar. The versatility of this breed today makes them fantastic family pets, show dogs, as well as small game hunters.
Fleas are small, wingless, blood-sucking insects that are extremely irritating to both animals and humans alike. They can also carry and spread serious diseases and are the major cause of skin diseases in dogs, such as hair loss and itching.
Although fleas can’t fly, they have incredibly strong hind legs and are able to jump to exceptional lengths. There are many species of fleas, all of which reproduce profusely and very quickly, with different species preferring different hosts. If fleas are hungry enough, though, they will feed on almost any animal.
