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. Please call the clinic to discuss different prevention options.
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Ticks and Fleas
Ticks can be found on the outside of your pet. The deer tick can carry a disease called Lyme Disease. Ticks are active anytime the temperature is above zero degrees celcius. They like wooded areas and tall grass. If your pet is at risk of coming into contact with ticks it is recommended that they are on a prevention. Please call the clinic to discuss prevention options!
Fleas are also found on the outside of your pet. They also live in the enviroment and can be brought into the home. If your pet has fleas it typically takes three months to rid the infestation. Please call us for more information.
Helpful websites regarding parasites:
www.petsandparasites.org/
ticktalkcanada.com/
Fleas are also found on the outside of your pet. They also live in the enviroment and can be brought into the home. If your pet has fleas it typically takes three months to rid the infestation. Please call us for more information.
Helpful websites regarding parasites:
www.petsandparasites.org/
ticktalkcanada.com/
