Parasite ControlOur hospital offers education on a number of
Parasite Control Programs. The most common parasites pets deal
with are fleas and ticks. Fleas and ticks are capable of
transmitting infection and disease to pets through a bite. Many
pets also suffer from severe allergic reaction to the bites of
fleas and ticks. Internal parasites (such as worms) are also
capable of causing severe illness in pets. It is imperative that
owners use one of the many commercially available products that
protect pets from these parasites in order to maintain their
pet's health. Our staff and veterinarians will help you choose
the correct product based on your pets risk factors and health
status. In addition, because of the damages posed by intestinal
parasites to both pets and people, all dogs and cats should have
at least one fecal examination per year to test for intestinal
parasites (e.g., roundworms, hookworms, Giardia). In some parts
of the country where intestinal parasites are known to be more
common, several feca