Blog: parasites

Tapeworms Are Not Fun

Various pests can infect your pets, both outside on their skin or inside their intestines and other internal organs. Veterinarians recommend that dogs and cats get dewormed regularly to get rid of these pesky parasites, which they can sometimes carry inside them for some time without showing any signs of…

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Heartworm

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a nasty parasite carried by some species of mosquitoes that can infect both dogs and cats. The adult worm lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of canines like coyotes, foxes, and our beloved doggies.

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Let’s Take the Bite out of Mosquitos!

Mosquitos sure do know how to ruin a great dog walk or picnic. When it’s nice outside our pets, love to join us on our adventures, so let’s make sure a few pesky bugs don’t keep them from enjoying the summer too!

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Spring Time, Tips for Happy Pets

The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, your senior cat is acting like a kitten again, and your dog is ready to make friends with everyone… and their dog! Yep, sounds like spring.