Blog: Parasite
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...
Leptospirosis by Dr. Mehran Baroughi
Leptospirosis is a lethal zoonotic bacterial infection which is mostly transmitted through the urine of an infected animal, such as raccoons, squirrels, mice, rats, opossums and rabbits. The most common way dogs become infected with leptospirosis is by coming into contact with the urine of an infected animal. This usually...
Giardia 101
Written by Karlie Patrick RVT So your pet has just been diagnosed with having Giardia. Here is a quick guide to helping you understand what this parasite is, how it is spread, and how you can prevent your furry friend from spreading it and re-infecting themselves. The first thing you...
Parasite Prevention Information Night!
Join the North Town Veterinary Hospital team on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm to learn important information about parasite prevention. With spring & summer upon us our pets are prone to ticks, fleas, heartworm and other parasitic disease. Dr. Jon Forbes will be joined by Dr. Hofstede from Bayer. Dr....
