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How to recognize ticks
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How to recognize ticks

Ticks are arthropods belonging to the class of arachnids (such as spiders and scorpions) and to the order of mites. They are divided into two large families: the Ixodide (hard ticks) provided with a rigid shield on the back and the Argaside (soft ticks) without dorsal protection. Ticks are a few millimeters in size, an oval and flattened body and eight legs; the males are dark red-brown (they are similar to a peppercorn), while the females are greyish

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I. Randi's dog conjunctivitis

Generality Dog conjunctivitis is a very common disorder that can affect animals of any breed and age. In detail, conjunctivitis is an inflammatory disease that can have different causes; it can affect both eyes, or more commonly, it can affect only one eye. Sometimes, the dog's conjunctivitis can be a mild, easily treatable disorder; in other cases, however, it could hide the presence of much more serious eye diseases
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Insect Abdomen: Is it Different from Our?

The body of invertebrate organisms consists of a series of upper plates known as tergites and lower plates known as sternites; the entire structure is then held together by an extendable and resistant membrane. The insect abdomen contains the digestive tract and the reproductive organs; in most Species it is composed of eleven segments, although the latter is absent in almost all specimens in adult form
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Herring and Flatulence

When flatulence and aerophagia are a matter of life and death The herrings, to make themselves heard by their peers, produce sound waves emitting air from the anus. The smell has little to do with these; rather with the farts the herring generate bubbles that form high-frequency sound waves, recognizable by their own kind
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Dog with Wet Nose: What does it mean?

Particularly widespread is the belief that the wet nose of a dog or cat is synonymous with animal welfare and that, vice versa, a dry nose is a sign of suffering. It is more like an ancient belief, which has its roots in the times when dogs were used also and above all for hunting. For this activity the animal's sense of smell is fundamental and there is a disease, called cimurro ( Morva canina ), which makes the nose dry, irreparably damaging the animal's olfactory capacity
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How to recognize a flea?

Flea infestation is the most common external parasitosis of dogs and cats . The flea is a small insect belonging to the order of Sifonatteri (also called Afanitteri ), devoid of wings, known for its exceptional jumping ability. Adult fleas constantly live on the body of the host animal to feed on their blood, so they are small hematophagous parasites ; they sting on average 10 times a day and can suck up to 15 times their body weight
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Do dogs sweat?

The photo of this hot dog reminds us of how dogs don't sweat . To be exact, dogs only sweat from the foot pads of their feet. We realize this, for example, when in the summer months "I trust" leaves fingerprints on the polished floors of the house. Some say that dogs sweat through the tongue
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The flea life cycle

Fleas can be a problem for the dog or cat throughout the year, considering that the heated domestic environments are an ideal habitat for these pests in the winter months; however, the " flea season " would typically go from the beginning of spring to the end of summer. The life cycle of the parasite lasts on average 2-3 weeks; adult fleas live and mate on the host without ever abandoning it, except in cases where they are forced
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How to protect pets from fleas

Fleas can jump from one animal to another, however, dogs and cats infest more easily when they attend places where they are present on the ground waiting for a guest. Therefore, both the parasites present on the animal and those in the environment must be checked. To effectively treat our four-legged friends, the products must have a rapid ability to kill fleas and a long-lasting effect (residual activity) in order to prevent re-infestations
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Pets: how to protect them from the heat

Cats and dogs suffer from excessive heat , especially when associated with high humidity. In fact, during the summer season, even pets can become dehydrated , heat-stroke and other dangerous consequences. To prevent cats and dogs from becoming dehydrated, it is necessary to maintain a good air exchange and often top up their bowl with fresh water
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Why do we need to fight fleas?

The presence of fleas is generally well tolerated by cats and dogs, however some animals become sensitive to some components of the flea's saliva and develop a skin reaction, called flea allergy dermatitis ( DAP ). This is manifested by severe itching, localized redness and marked loss of hair due to the excessive act of licking and scratching, especially in the abdomen, the back of the thigh, the hips and the tail
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