Parasites
Despite all the advances in veterinary medicine, parasites remain a major problem. Most of them can be controlled with proper medications and sanitation practices. Internal parasites such as hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, and heartworms can be diagnosed with simple lab tests. Most of these can be eliminated with proper drug therapy and many can be prevented from recurring with good sanitation practices and medication. Above all, safety of anti-parasitics is very important. We recommend Heartguard Plus® or Interceptor® for the prevention of heartworms and intestinal parasites.
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites are also very common. Treatment of many of these parasites may involve treating the animal and its environment with various compounds. Remember, many of these parasites can attack humans or transmit other diseases to humans (ie: Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever). We recommend Frontline Plus® for the prevention and treatment of fleas and ticks due to its efficacy and safety in dogs and cats.
