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Map Displaying Areas at Risk for Ticks in Nova Scotia
While there once were specific areas in the province that were known to be at higher risk for ticks, it now seems to have become more of a general, widespread issue.
Read MoreTapeworm in Pets
Tapeworm is a commonly diagnosed parasite in both our feline and canine friends, but is more common in any outdoor cat that is prone to hunting. Often obtained by either ingesting a flea or from hunting, but can also be contracted via ingesting infected fecal matter, or contaminated water. Tapeworm resides in the small intestine […]
Read MoreHeartworm Prevention
Heartworm (Dirofilaria Immitis) is a parasite that mainly infects dogs, but can also infect cats, ferrets, wolves, coyotes and in rare cases humans. These worms live in the cardiovascular system, specifically in the arteries that lead from the heart to the lungs. They compromise the flow of blood through the body simply by slowly clogging […]
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