Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention
Leptospirosis & Lyme
About Leptospirosis. Lepto can be found anywhere! Lepto is spread through urine from infected animals.
The 4Dx Plus Test
The 4Dx Plus Test, from Idexx Reference Laboratories, is a blood test that can be run at Bedford South Veterinary Hospital. It is recommended to run this test annually to help prevent the following tick-borne diseases:
Parasite Prevention
It’s that time of year again! As much as we all enjoy the warmer days, we’re not the only ones! Any time the temperature is over 4˚C outside the ticks and fleas will come out (even if there is snow on the ground). We’re starting to notice that even in…
Beware of the Ticks!
Tick season is being extended as the weather is still warm and there is little snow and frost. In all seasons, especially the spring and summer season, we frequently find ticks on our pets. With finding these ticks on our pets, there are many questions from concerned pet owners. Ticks…
