Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention

Some Flea-busting Tips for Flea Prevention & Treatment

Where do fleas come from? Fleas are small dark insects that can be picked up from an infected environment or from an infected animal. In the summer months, anytime your pet is outside he or she is at risk to acquiring fleas. Any place (including your own backyard!) can be...

Ear Mites and Your Cat by Dr. Beth Martin

What are ear mites? Ear mites are tiny external parasites called Otodectes cynotis, who’s favorite place to live is in the ear canals of cats (although they will easily find a home in your dog’s ears as well!). Ear mites feed by piercing the skin and sucking body fluid. They are highly contagious,...

Fleas! by Danika,RVT

Spring weather has finally arrived, and along with it comes a plethora of parasites to torment your four-legged friends. Possibly the most common of these creepy-crawlies is the flea. Keeping these pests out of your home can seem like an unending task, but with our help, you can make these...