A simple way you can help keep your pet healthy is by protecting him or her against parasites. Heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other internal and external parasites are much more than just pests. Parasites can cause debilitation, life-threatening illness and can be transmitted to people, causing serious disease in young, elderly or immunocompromised individuals. We will recommend the best preventive regimen for your pet, based on lifestyle and risk factors. We can also provide expert advice on keeping your whole household safe from parasitic infection or infestation. Set up an appointment with us to discuss parasite prevention, or call us to refill your pet’s monthly preventatives.
Fleas can cause problems for pets ranging from minor to life-threatening. Not only can these parasites cause severe itching, irritation, allergies and even anemia, but they can also transmit tapeworms…
Heartworms are transmitted by mosquito bite, and they can cause serious or fatal disease in dogs and cats, by damaging the heart, lungs and blood vessels. As global temperatures rise,…
Ticks are an unfortunate part of outdoor life and are active at any temperature above freezing, which is most of the year in our area. Ticks are now becoming commonplace…
