Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention
The 411 on Flea and Tick Shampoos
There are many products on the market to help combat fleas and ticks, both directly from the veterinarian and off the shelf from the store. When the cost is high on the products available through the veterinary office, why not reach for an inexpensive shampoo found in the pet aisle...
Pets and Fleas
What bothers you most? When your pet scratches so much his rattling tags keep you up all night? Is it the “thump, thump, thump” of her back leg on the floor that makes sleep impossible for you both? Or maybe it’s just knowing that your best friend is miserable because...
Tick Season Is Not Over
Is tick season over? Not quite, ticks love the fall and will continue to be a problem until temperatures are less than 4 degrees, as soon as the temperature rises the ticks will be active again.
Heartworm Disease in Dogs by Beverly Riley, RVT
Heartworm disease is caused by a blood-borne parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis. It is a very serious and potentially fatal disease, however heartworm disease in dogs is almost 100% preventable with medication! How prevalent is heartworm in Ontario? Dr. Slocombe from the Ontario Veterinary College did a study in 2010,...
