Internal Parasites
Some common parasites that cats and dogs may become infected with are: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, coccidia and giardia.
Each pet may experience different clinic signs with each parasite. The most common one among them is diarrhea or soft stool. Occasionally with some parasites you may see evidence of them in the stool.
It is important to have your pet's stool routinely tested to make sure they do not have a parasite infection. If your pet happens to become infected with a parasite we are here to help!
Each pet may experience different clinic signs with each parasite. The most common one among them is diarrhea or soft stool. Occasionally with some parasites you may see evidence of them in the stool.
It is important to have your pet's stool routinely tested to make sure they do not have a parasite infection. If your pet happens to become infected with a parasite we are here to help!
Heartworm
Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes and resides in the pets blood stream and travels to the heart. Heartworm can be fatal and it is much easier to prevent than to treat. Most dogs and cats with heartworm infection do not show any symptoms until the disease becomes severe. Heartworm season runs from June to November and we recommend that both dogs and cats are on prevention during this time. We do recommend heartworm testing which involves a small blood sample prior to your pet going on a heartworm prevention. Heartworm testing typically starts mid-April and runs all season prior to putting your pet on a prevention.
Please call the clinic if you have any questions or to discuss different prevention options. Most heartworm preventions are "all-in-ones" which also protects against internal parasites, ticks and fleas.
Please call the clinic if you have any questions or to discuss different prevention options. Most heartworm preventions are "all-in-ones" which also protects against internal parasites, ticks and fleas.
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Ticks and Fleas
Ticks can be found on the outside of your pet and are active anytime the ambient temperature is above zero degrees Celsius. If your pet is at risk of coming into contact with ticks it is recommended that they are on a prevention year round. Ticks can be carriers of disease, the most common being Lyme Disease.
If you happen to find a tick on your pet please call us. We can identify the tick for your and recommend prevention going forward as well as possible testing for tick borne diseases. We also offer tick removal with an RVT at no cost. If an engorged deer tick is found on your pet a blood panel called a 4Dx test is typically recommended about 6-8 weeks after to ensure that your pet has not become infected with diseases such as Lyme Disease.
Please call the clinic if you have any questions or to discuss prevention options!
Fleas are also found on the outside of your pet and can be brought into the home on either your pet or wildlife such as mice. If your pet has fleas it typically takes three months to rid the infestation due to the life cycle of the flea. Please call us for more information.
Helpful websites regarding parasites:
www.petsandparasites.org/
ticktalkcanada.com/
If you happen to find a tick on your pet please call us. We can identify the tick for your and recommend prevention going forward as well as possible testing for tick borne diseases. We also offer tick removal with an RVT at no cost. If an engorged deer tick is found on your pet a blood panel called a 4Dx test is typically recommended about 6-8 weeks after to ensure that your pet has not become infected with diseases such as Lyme Disease.
Please call the clinic if you have any questions or to discuss prevention options!
Fleas are also found on the outside of your pet and can be brought into the home on either your pet or wildlife such as mice. If your pet has fleas it typically takes three months to rid the infestation due to the life cycle of the flea. Please call us for more information.
Helpful websites regarding parasites:
www.petsandparasites.org/
ticktalkcanada.com/
