Fleas.

whatjeanlikes, Flickr Advantix is a parasiticide that kills fleas and repels other parasites on household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Stephen L. Lemarie, a specialist with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Metairie, La., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is Advantix for dogs? Advantix is a monthly, topical canine treatment that can be used to kill fleas and repel parasites on dogs. ...

makuneros, Flickr Tapeworms, a parasite is a common affliction for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Jon M. Fletcher, Internal Medicine Department with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Metairie, La., to get some insights about the condition. Can tapeworms be potentially deadly? The most common tapeworms in dogs, Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis, are not commonly associated with clinically significant disease and rarely [cause death]. In fact, in most cases the intestinal adult worms do no apparent harm to the host. Tapeworm infestation is common is certain groups of animals. ...

desmorider, Flickr Imidacloprid is a veterinary drug used to kill fleas in household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke with Dr. Butch Schroyer, Owner/Operator of the Animal Care Clinic in Lexington, Ky., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is imidacloprid? Imidacloprid is a topical insecticide, or parasiticide. Most people know it by the brand name, Advantage. ...