Disease prevention

Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sand flies that bite a mammal carrying the disease. In Israel, the disease is concentrated among wild rodents, mainly fat sand rat, that are rodents native to desert areas. They feed mainly on saltbush and therefore...
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Tapeworms – Common and Fatal
Tapeworms are the most prevalent group of worms among pets. Contracting worms may lead to various diseases such as: infections, diarrhea, bloating and stomach ache and growth problems. In cases when contraction is more severe – signs worsen and may...
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) is the most prevalent skin problem among dogs and cats. It derives from an allergic reaction of animals to flea saliva. Laboratory tests found that there are more than 14 allergens in flea saliva: each of them separately...
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Who is Afraid of Tick Fever?
When a tick bites a dog a blood parasite from the “rickettsiosis” group (Ehrlichia canis) is transmitted to the bloodstream. The parasites are microorganisms that can cause blood infection in various animals. They are transmitted to dogs through...
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Scabies
Sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious skin disease found specially in dogs, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite...
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Demodicosis
Mange (demodicosis) is an inflammatory disease in dogs and cats caused by various types of the Demodex mite...
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