Blog: Parasites
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 Treatment
So what is Heartworm? Thanks to increased media attention, most people have heard of heartworm but may not understand how it can affect their pets. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes and affects domestic dogs and wild canids (ex. foxes and coyotes). Cats can very...
Parasite and Prevention Course 2014
What is heartworm? Where does my pet get it from? Which parasites are dangerous to my family? Do I need tick prevention? All of these questions and more will be answered at our very first client parasite course. It will be hosted by one of our own veterinarians, Dr. Chris...
Ticks! Tick Season is Coming!!
What are ticks? Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects they are actually relatives of spiders and scorpions. Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their host – either animal or human. Ticks are efficient carriers of disease because they attach firmly when sucking blood; they feed...
