Many people have heard about or know about some of the serious illnesses that can affect our dog companions such as Canine Parvovirus and Rabies. And during routine vaccination appointments your dog is vaccinated against Rabies along with the 6 in 1 Distemper/Parvovirus combination vaccine. This vaccine protects our dogs against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptovirus (4 strains), Parvovirus and Parainfluenza. Depending on your dogs risk factors they may also be vaccinated against Bordetella (Kennel Cough) which is an airborne … Read More
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Making Me Itch! Fleas & Ticks
With the warm weather finally upon us, it’s time to take a moment to discuss the little pests that are associated with this lovely warmer temperatures. With this excitement it brings the dreaded pests, especially for our pets, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and heartworm. TICKS: Ticks begin to emerge from their hibernation when the weather starts to become warmer, typically we see two major “tick blooms”, one in early spring and again in the fall. Ticks … Read More
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Don’t Bug Me! Fleas, Ticks and Heartworm!
DON’T BUG ME!! Fleas, Ticks and Heartworm! With the warm weather finally upon us, it’s time to take a moment to discuss the little pests that are associated with this lovely warmer temperatures. With this excitement it brings the dreaded pests, especially for our pets, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and heartworm. TICKS: Ticks begin to emerge from their hibernation when the weather starts to become warmer, typically we see two major “tick blooms”, one in early … Read More