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Satterwhite.B, Flickr Scabies symptoms are a common affliction for household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Kristen Fulham, veterinary dermatologist with Southeast Veterinary Specialists in Matairie, La., to get some insights about the condition. Are scabies symptoms potentially deadly or are they common? Symptoms of scabies include itching, crusty skin, oozing and cracking of skin, lack of appetite, hair loss, and overall decline in the quality of your pet's health. Scabies can be fatal if left untreated. ...

Olgierd Pstrykotwórca, Flickr Comfortis is a veterinary drug used to control fleas in 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 Comfortis for pets? Comfortis is a once monthly chewable tablet labeled to control fleas in dogs 14 weeks and older. Is Comfortis a prescription or over-the-counter drug? Comfortis is a prescription drug. What is the most common use of Comfortis for ...

Lionel Cironneau, AP Dog Whisperer and Wife Split Cesar Millan and his wife, Ilusion, have decided to call it quits after 16 years of marriage, the trainer and TV host said on his website. While he states that they'll both remain committed to parenting their two-legged children, there was no mention of who will get custody of the dogs. Dog Reunited With Family After Four Years When Cooper, a coton de Tulear, disappeared in 2006, his family feared the worst. Now, four years later, he's been returned to his owners thanks to the microchip found by shelter workers, reports the Long Island Press. How did Cooper's four years of freedom treat him? Aside from his coat being matted, he's in good ...

A Louisiana cat is kicking off 2010 with all four feet on the ground, after having spent more than a week stranded atop a 75-foot tree, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported. Residents in the town of Slidell first noticed the cat in the boughs and tried to lure him from the tree, but to no avail. He'd been there at least eight days before Beau Gast, an investigator from the Humane Society of Louisiana, and Ron Hastings, owner of a local tree service, showed up to rescue the high-flying feline. After a 45-minute rescue operation, Hastings finally collected the frightened cat and lowered him to safety, The Times-Picayune reported. The male cat, about 18 months old, was taken to Lakeshore ...