Blog: Ticks
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...
How to Check for Ticks
Ticks can be pesky little parasites. In Southern Ontario we live in an area where there are a lot of trails with long tail grass for ticks to hide out in. If your dog spends time outside in areas where ticks like to hang out, a tick check should be...
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...
