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HEARTWORM SEASON
IS HERE!
Heartworm disease can be
potentially fatal but is easily preventable.
Heartworm is transmitted when an
infected mosquito bites your pet. Therefore during summer months
your pet needs to be on a monthly preventative to reduce the risk of
becoming infected.
We carry basic heartworm
preventatives as well as combination preventatives that also control fleas,
ticks and other parasites.
Every year before starting a monthly
preventative, your pet should be tested for heartworm disease to ensure that
they had not contracted heartworm previously and to ensure that it is safe
to begin taking preventative medications. Visible signs are often only evident in the later stages of the
disease. So even overtly healthy pets need to be tested.
A small sample of blood is taken
and the test is run while you wait (approximately 10 minutes). This
year, we are using a 4 way test that not only tests for heartworm disease,
but also 3 tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease.
Please call today to book your
appointment! (519) 647-3921 |