Blog: Parasite Season
Heartworm: What You Really Need to Know. by S. Longridge, DVM and M. Goulin, RVT
Seriously… do we even have heartworm in Ontario? Unfortunately, we do. There are several hundred cases in Canada each year, with the bulk of them (about 70-75%) being in Ontario – that means over 150 cases within 100 miles of Clappison Animal Hospital were reported in 2014. Don’t forget, these...
Heartworm, Parasite & Wellness Testing April to July 2015
Like all of us, your pet’s health will change as he or she ages. Pets age more rapidly than humans, meaning that health changes can happen quickly, and they have no voice to tell us when things are not right. Just as your doctor would recommend for you, annual Wellness...
The Right Heartworm Medication for Your Pet
Written by Christine Attridge-Hardy There are so many different types of Heartworm medications available on the market that it is hard to decide on what one to choose for your dog. Here at Clappison Animal Hospital we believe that your decision needs to suit your lifestyle. We do not tell...
Heartworm and Wellness Testing
Because your dog is unable to talk like you and I, it’s important to know what is going on inside before it becomes a serious health concern. Since the heartworm test requires a blood sample, we can use the same blood sample to test for common conditions such as diabetes,...
