Preventive Services
A simple way you can help keep your pet healthy is by protecting him or her against internal and external parasites, heartworm, fleas, and ticks. These parasites are much more than just pests - they can cause life-threatening health conditions. Ticks are an expanding threat and they can carry more than just Lymes Disease - there are other tick borne diseases that are just as serious for either your pet or you or BOTH. Did you know that certain internal parasites (especially roundworm) from your pet can get into a person and cause major health issues including blindness! Contaminated yards and areas that are used for defecation by your pet become contaminated with feces parasite eggs -these can find their way onto/into people- especially susceptible people are the young, the old and the immune compromised. So when our doctors or staff recommend the best preventive regimen for your pet, based on lifestyle and risk factors we are doing so with the health of you and your pet in mind. We also provide expert advice on keeping your whole household safe from parasite infections. Please drop by or call to set up an appointment with us to discuss parasite prevention or call us to refill your pet’s medication. Protect your pet and your family today!
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Flea Prevention and Control
Fleas can cause problems for pets ranging from minor to life-threatening. Not only can these parasites cause severe itching, irritation, and allergies, but they can also transmit tapeworms and diseases.…
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Heartworm Prevention
When they bite, mosquitoes can transmit heartworm infection. And those heartworms can wreak havoc on your dog or cat. These parasites can severely and sometimes fatally damage the heart, lungs,…
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Tick Prevention
Ticks are becoming more and more prevalent in North America, and they’re now being found in areas where people and pets didn’t previously encounter ticks. These parasites aren’t just a…
