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Fox Lungworm

Fox lungworm (Crenosoma vulpis) is considered endemic in fox populations of the Northeastern United States and the Maritime provinces. In Canadian dogs, fox lungworm infection has been reported in ON, PQ, NB, NS, PEI, NL.

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Treatment and Control of Ticks in Cats

It is important to protect cats from ticks, just as much as dogs. Here are some ways to control, prevent and treat ticks in cats.

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U.S. Woman Becomes 1st Person to Have Eye Worms Previously Seen Only in Cattle

Outdoor pastimes during summer months exposed her to infection, researchers say. I found this article from CBC very relevant to the topic of parasite prevention. If you are worried your pet has a case of worms, please contact our clinic. Worms can come with many adverse health effects that can even lead to death. 

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Giardia

Giardia is a protozoal parasite common in humans and domestic animals worldwide. It comes in two forms: an active form (mobile trophozoite) that lives in the small intestine and a cystic form that is released from the intestinal tract and survives in wet conditions.

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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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