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Ensure Your Pet’s Freedom from Parasites
We share your commitment to your pet’s happiness and well-being. A crucial aspect of ensuring your pets feel their best every day involves preventing them from falling victim to parasites. These tiny invaders not only pose problems for your pet but can also be transmitted to your family, causing discomfort and ill health. Addressing these concerns promptly is paramount for the safety of your entire family.
Parasites come in various forms, each capable of affecting your pet’s health differently. Our goal is to help you identify when parasites become a problem for your pet, provide preventative measures, and guide you in getting your pet back to their optimal health.
Understanding the Types of Parasites
Heartworms: Contracted through mosquito bites, affecting both cats and dogs.
Ticks: Common during warmer months, transmitting various diseases to pets and humans.
Intestinal Worms: Include whipworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms, requiring regular deworming in Vicksburg.
Fleas: Bothersome parasites causing discomfort and infestations, with preventative measures available.
Skin and Ear Mites: Cause irritation, leading to scratching and discomfort.
Coccidia: Common in puppies and hunting dogs, requiring swift action to prevent dehydration.
Giardia: An intestinal parasite transmitted through contaminated water or grass.
Recognizing Symptoms
Watch for signs such as pale gums, poor appetite, diarrhea or vomiting, evidence of worms in feces, weight loss, lethargy, and excessive scratching. If your pet displays any of these symptoms, contact us for an examination to identify and address the responsible parasites.
How Pets Get Infected
Pets can contract parasites through walks in wooded areas, dog park interactions, drinking contaminated water, mosquito bites, contact with infected animals or their feces, proximity to newborn kittens or puppies, and specific odors (ear mites).
Preventative Measures Offered at Animal Medical Clinic
Heartworm Prevention: Testing and preventative options, including chewable tablets, topical liquids, and injectables.
Flea and Tick Prevention: Collars, topical spot treatments, chewable tablets, and in-office flea baths are available.
Intestinal Worm Prevention: Tailored treatments based on test results, providing ongoing protection.
Ear and Skin Mite Prevention: Topical medicines and antibiotics as needed.
Parasite prevention begins early, with treatments safe for puppies and kittens as young as two weeks old. Our veterinarian will guide you with an effective parasite prevention schedule, ensuring constant protection against these pesky invaders.
