Blog: parasites
When Can I Stop Flea/Tick Treatments?
This question is one that we, here at the Mountain Road Animal Hospital, are hearing quite often. With the fall season fast approaching and winter on its heels, everyone wants to know how long to continue with their monthly treatments.
PARASITES 101: The External Parasites in Pets
If it wasn’t bad enough that our pets have to deal with the internal parasites – they also have to deal with the external ones. External meaning parasites that are found on the outside of the body. Fleas – those annoying little black bugs that you’ll see jumping and scurrying…
Heartworm in Atlantic Canada: What you need to know
What Causes Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is caused by a blood borne parasite, dirofilaria immitis, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito first feeds on the blood of an infected cat or dog and can then pass on ‘baby’ heartworms into the blood of their…
PARASITES 101: The Internal Parasites in Pets!
“My dog does not interact with other dogs.” “We only walk Fido around the block.” “My cat never goes outside.” These are some quotes from pet owners that we hear when discussing deworming. There are many myths re: worms and your pets. The fact is that your pet CAN get worms…
