Testing is done yearly and if your pet comes up positive many of the pharmaceutical companies will pay for treatment if we can show them the pet has been on monthly prevention. It just makes sense to treat your pet ALL YEAR. This means if your pet is bitten the day after the last dose given in the fall, 2-3 months of no treatment and those babies are going to become adults – even if you start treating again! IT’S NOT WORTH IT!īesides Heartworm disease being life threatening, it’s also expensive and requires several months of cage-rest and exercise restriction. Just treating in the spring/summer? BIG MISTAKE! It takes 6 months for immature heartworms (called microfilaria) to become adults that set up a cozy living space in the right atrium and pulmonary artery of the heart. Warmer spring and summer months, wetter conditions, more mosquitos, more heartworm cases.
Tom went to school, in rural Alabama, it’s hard to find a dog that isn’t positive for heartworm disease. Heartworms are starting to become bigger problems. Fortunately, routine deworming and monthly heartworm preventives often take care of many immature infestations before they ever become a problem. Intestinal parasites can cause a slew of issues in cats and dogs – from unthriftiness and weight loss to severe gastrointestinal disease, anemia, and in serious cases even death. Intestinal parasites are very common, so common that many kittens and puppies born healthy acquire larval stage parasites from their moms through the placenta and/or the milk before even touching the ground or being around other pets. Ask your veterinarian which is best for your pet! To learn more about fleas, ticks and other parasites check out our pet health library! Endoparasites We use the safest and easiest medications to give to your pets and tailor it to your pet’s lifestyle. Other ectoparasites include types of mange, many of which can be transmitted to people! Beyond what you can spray on your lawn, prevention with a monthly flea and tick prevention medication (along with Lyme vaccination) is key! Lyme disease prevalence was almost 14% in 2012, today it’s closer to 9%! That’s not because the ticks are leaving or dying, it’s because we are doing a better job at preventing them from biting and infecting our pets. It is so important to protect our pets from these little bugs. The Jersey Shore has some of the most abundant, disease-laden fleas and ticks in the country! Researchers from around the world come here to collect ticks to study the diseases they spread. Annual parasite screening is included in your pet’s checkups because it helps save lives. We may also do some blood work to check for heartworm disease. When you bring your pet in for their annual wellness visit, we’ll examine a stool sample to look for evidence of intestinal parasites. Symptoms your pet could have an internal parasite include vomiting, diarrhea, and sudden weight loss.
Internal parasites, such as tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, ringworms, and heartworms, can be a little more difficult to diagnose. If you’ve noticed your pet scratching more than usual or hair loss, it’s best to bring them in to see if they have an issue with fleas and ticks sooner rather than later. External parasites, such as fleas and ticks, are usually easier for pet owners to recognize. Therefore, it’s vital that you bring a new puppy or kitten to our practice right away to avoid parasite exposure to other pets or small children in the household.
Parasites can even be transmitted from a mother to a baby through their placenta or milk. All pets are susceptible to internal and external parasites. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment! All Pets Are at Risk for Internal and External ParasitesĬomprehensive veterinary health care at City by the Sea Veterinary Hospital begins with parasite prevention. Protecting your cat or dog from fleas and ticks is easier with our help. City by the Sea Veterinary Hospital provides parasite prevention and removal services in Asbury Park, NJ. It’s also about protecting you and your family. Parasite prevention isn’t just about protecting your pets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that at least 14% of Americans have shown evidence of being infected with an intestinal parasite such as a roundworm. From fleas and ticks to roundworms and tapeworms, parasites of every variety pose a serious health threat to dogs and cats, as well as to pet owners. Parasites are everywhere in the Jersey Shore. Protecting Your Cat or Dog from Fleas, Ticks, and More
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