Parasite Control
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Do I still need to test my dog when he is on year round heartworm preventive?
The American Heartworm Society recommends annual testing and year round heartworm prevention for all patients. While heartworm preventives are very effective, breaks in prevention are still possible as sometimes doses are…
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Do I need year round heartworm preventive and flea and tick control?
While rates of transmission of heartworm disease and tick borne illnesses decrease during the winter months, climate changes and the constant influx of animals from warmer states make heartworm, fleas,…
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Do I still need to use tick control if my dog is vaccinated against Lyme disease?
While the efficacy of Lyme vaccine is high, no vaccine is foolproof. Administration of a flea and tick preventive adds an extra layer of protection for your pet.
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My animal does not go outdoors. Why does he/she still get fleas?
Fleas are opportunists—they could care less what warm body they hitch hike a ride on in search of a meal. We often act as Typhoid Marys, bringing fleas into our…
