Blog: Parasite Protection
PARASITE PREVENTION: ‘External’ Parasites in Cats and Dogs
For cats and dogs, the most commonly noted external parasites include FLEAS, and TICKS, and occasionally EAR and MANGE MITES (otodectes, demodex and sarcoptes). FLEAS: Fleas are spread from exposure to other animals, commonly other cats, dogs, and rodents that your outdoor cat or dog may interact with. There are many...
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...
