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Dog Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks have become a year-round concern for pet owners and pets alike. Not only do these parasites have the ‘ick’ factor but both can be responsible for disease transmission to pets and people.

How can you tell if your dog has fleas & ticks?

Fleas frequently cause itching especially around the tail. You can find live fleas or flea feces (looks like pepper) at the base of the hairs. Mild flea infestation may not itch at all. Ticks usually hide around the ears (collar) armpits and do not often cause itching.

How do you prevent fleas & ticks in dogs?

Our clinic has several preventative products for fleas and ticks. Please call us for further information.

What are the treatment options for ticks in dogs?

Generally, there are two ways to treat dogs to prevent ticks. One is topical which involves applying liquid medicine to the skin and the other is systemic where medication is administered in a pill form.

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Pets can get lost which can be a traumatic and possibly tragic event.  It’s important to have a collar and ID tag, but these are not foolproof.  Collars can break or fall off leaving your pet unidentifiable. This can be prevented with the use of a microchip. As noted in the Dartmouth Tribune in April 2017: A pet is lost every seven seconds One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime Only 2 percent of lost cats and 17 percent of lost dogs with ID return home When a pet gets lost, they are 20 times more likely to make their way back home when they have a microchip

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