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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.
Veterinarian Dr. Pippa Elliott explains how to spot ticks on dogs, remove them safely with tweezers or a tick tool, clear an infestation from your dog and home, and prevent new bites with year-round vet-guided protection.
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Most Maltipoos live 12 to 16 years. This vet-reviewed guide covers the average Maltipoo lifespan, common health problems like patellar luxation and PRA, and the daily care that helps your dog live a long, healthy life.
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Veterinarian Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best flea collars for cats, scoring each pick on breakaway safety, active ingredients, and cost per month, from the 8-month Seresto standard to natural budget options.
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Yes, you can fight fleas without a vet visit. Dr. Pippa Elliott ranks the best cat-safe OTC flea treatments, from Advantage II to Capstar, explains what still requires a prescription, and flags the one dog ingredient that can kill your cat.
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A veterinarian explains what kills fleas on cats instantly: nitenpyram (Capstar) tablets start killing fleas in about 30 minutes. Compare onset times by product class, see what Dawn baths really do, and learn which products are never safe for cats.
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A veterinarian's step-by-step plan for getting rid of fleas on cats: confirm fleas with a flea comb, pick a cat-safe treatment, make an honest call on bathing, and keep new fleas from coming back over the 1-3 month eradication window.
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A veterinarian's complete guide to flea treatment for cats: every treatment type compared, OTC vs prescription, vet-recommended cat-safe picks, and the permethrin danger that makes dog flea products deadly to cats.
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Bernedoodles are generally healthy, but they can inherit conditions from both parent breeds. A veterinarian explains Bernedoodle lifespan, the most common health problems, and how parent testing and hybrid vigor lower the risk.
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A vet-authored head-to-head of NexGard (oral chewable) and Frontline Plus (topical) flea and tick protection for dogs, comparing coverage, safety, speed of kill, age and weight limits, and price to help you choose.
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A veterinarian explains when puppies can safely go outside: what is safe before full vaccination, which places are risky, the by-age vaccine schedule, and how to protect the socialization window without exposing your puppy to parvo.
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Almost every puppy is born with worms, so deworming starts at 2 weeks and repeats often. Here is the vet-approved by-age puppy deworming schedule, the common worms, the dewormers that work, and how it lines up with your puppy's vaccinations.
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Wondering what puppy shots cost? A vet-written breakdown of first-year vaccine prices by shot and visit, what each protects against, where to get them cheaply, and how to budget for your puppy's full series.
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