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Many people own dogs….which live longer….because they’re getting more treatment...especially for pain relief.
| 1996 - 52.9 million dogs |
1987
- 31.7% |
1996 - $11.1 billion |
1997 - $40 million |
| 2001
- 61.6 million dogs |
2001
- 46.7% |
2001 - $19 billion |
2003 - $150 million |
Fleas and Common Parasites For Cats
- Fleas are detectable through black specks in the cat’s coat and persistent scratching
- Ticks appear as small, blue-gray swellings. Dab ticks with alcohol and remove with tweezers. Protect cat with flea and tick products.
- Ear mites cause scratching and waxy brown buildup. Treatment includes cleaning the ear and use of ear drops.
- Roundworms, hookworms and threadworms can cause diarrhea and weight loss. See a veterinarian for
deworming.
- Tapeworms can show in eggs stuck to the underside of a cat’s tail. See a veterinarian for
deworming, and use flea control, as fleas may be intermediate hosts.
Source: ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual
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