As weather warms and families head outdoors, remember that
sandboxes, gardens and lawn areas may be home to potentially
dangerous parasites. The tiny organisms are introduced to areas
where pets go to the bathroom. These parasites are zoonotic,
which means they can be transmitted from pets to people and can
penetrate the skin if someone walks barefoot through sand or
soil that contains parasites. Protect yourself and your family
from these parasites, which can cause serious health problems,
such as blindness in children. Talk with your veterinary
professional today to learn how. An easy way to protect family
members from parasites is to clean-up pet waste from outside
areas, including your lawn. Before bringing a new pet home,
schedule a thorough exam so that your veterinarian can recommend
the right vaccines and provide a de-worming service. The
following parasites pose risks to pets and people: roundworm,
hookworm, tapeworm, ringworm, whipworm, Toxoplasmosis, Giardia,
and mange infections. To learn more, vi