Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention
What You Need To Know About Parasites & Your Pets by Michelle W., ACA
Has your pet had its annual parasite blood test? Did you receive your summer parasite prevention for the spring/summer season? If not, North Town Veterinary Hospital has plenty of information to help you. Here are some of our most common summer concerns when it comes to Parasite Season: Heartworm Heartworm is...
Tick Borne Disease by Sabrina Smith
It is that time of year again to beware of parasite “hitch-hicker’s”, otherwise known as TICKS. Ticks hangout on long blades of grass or vegetation and wait patiently to grab a hold of an unsuspecting victim passing by, such as your pet. There are 2 main types of Ticks: 1....
Heartworm Disease by Dr. Mehran Baroughi
What is Heartworm? Heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis, belong to the same class of worms as roundworms. In fact, they look a bit like roundworms, but that is where the similarity ends. Heartworms spend their adult life in the right side of the heart and the large blood vessels connecting the heart...
Pet Ear Mites (Otodectes Cynotis) by Caitlin Donsberger, RVT
Written by Caitlin Donsberger, RVT Otodectes cynotis are mites that commonly live in the ears of dogs and cats, but can also be found on other areas of the body. They are mostly found on the tail and head regions as an animal will typically curl up while sleeping. Ear...
