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Here at Middlesex Veterinary Center, we encourage pet owners to educate themselves on proper pet care and pet health problems by asking questions and finding answers from reliable, trusted sources of information. We are providing our clients access to LifeLearn Client Education library, a unique pet health education library, that strengthens the veterinary team’s role as animal health educators, and provides pet parents with easy-to-understand information.
Dental Disease in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Kinds Of Dental Problems Do Dogs Have? Dental disease is as common in dogs as it is in humans. The most common form of dental disease in humans is caries (cavities). However, this is not the case in dogs. The most common form of canine dental disease is tartar buildup. This causes irritation of the gums around the base
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Allergies in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Are Allergies And How Do They Affect Dogs? One of the most common conditions affecting dogs is allergy. In the allergic state, the dog’s immune system “overreacts” to foreign substances (allergens or antigens) to which it is exposed. These overreactions are manifested in three ways. The most common is itching of the skin, either localized (one area) or generalized
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Dog First-Aid & Emergency
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Kinds Of Emergencies Might Occur? There are many possible emergencies from automobile injury, to acute internal problems such as an intestinal blockage, but the following are the most serious and require immediate attention: What can I do while getting veterinary help? Emergency Situation – Action What is shock? Shock has many definitions. It is a complex body reaction to
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Flea Control for Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Should I Do To Kill The Fleas On My Dog? This is a simple question with a rather complex answer. Successful flea control has two aspects. Fleas must be controlled on your dog, and fleas must be controlled in your dog’s environment. Since dogs and cats share the same fleas, the presence of a cat in your dog’s environment
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Giardia in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Are Giardia? Giardia are sometimes confused with worms because they invade the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhea. They are not worms; instead, they are one-celled parasites classified as protozoa. Most dogs that are infected with Giardia do not have diarrhea or any other signs of illness. When the eggs (cysts) are found in the stool of a dog
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How to Pill a Dog
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
How Do You Give Pills To Your Dog If your veterinarian has prescribed pills for your dog, don’t worry. Giving pills to your pet at home is simply a matter of a little know-how and plenty of praise: Remember:
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Causes Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs. It is caused by a worm called Dirofilaria immitis. Heartworms are found in the heart and large adjacent vessels of infected dogs. The female worm is six to14 inches (15 to 36 cm) long and 1/8 inch (5 mm) wide; the male is about
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Dog Ear Hematoma
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Is A Hematoma Of The Ear, And How Does It Occur? An aural (ear) hematoma is a collection of blood, serum, or a blood clot within the pinna (ear flap). When present, the pinna will be very thick. The swelling may involve the entire pinna or it may involve only one area. When something irritates the ear canal, the
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is defined as a deformity of the coxofemoral (hip) joint that occurs during the growth period. Hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition that creates a poorly fitting hip joint. As the dog walks on this joint, arthritis will eventually develop, causing pain in the joint. The degree of lameness that occurs is usually dependent
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Hookworm Infection in Dogs
By Middlesex Veterinary Center | April 16, 2025
What Are Hookworms? Hookworms are parasites which get their name from the hook-like mouth parts they use to attach to the intestinal wall. They are only about 1/8″ (3 mm) long and so small in diameter that you have to be looking very carefully to see them. Despite their small size, they suck large amounts of blood from the tiny
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