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Fly-snapping syndrome or as it is also known, fly-biting syndrome, is of special interest to me as one of my dogs appears to have the syndrome. Murphy, my pittie mix, will sometimes stare at one of her paws and then lick or bite it as though something is there annoying her. At first I assumed […]
Why Dogs Chase Cars
Dogs chase cars mainly for two reasons. They are either playing a game or hunting. Dogs are prey animals and will chase other moving objects besides cars such as people riding bicycles or on skateboards, motorcycles, joggers, cats, other animals. Dogs take turns chasing each other when playing a game that looks much like tag. […]
Heartworm Disease in Ferrets
Although it’s rare, ferrets can have heartworms. The same mosquito that infects a dog or cat can bite your ferret and transfer the disease to him/her. While all mosquitoes are not carriers of heartworm, it’s impossible to tell which ones are by sight. Because of their size, mosquitoes can easily get into your home through […]


