Ticks in Ohio are a year-round problem. Here’s what to do
Ticks in Ohio are active in every month of the year, so the small, firm bump you feel behind your dog’s ear after a January…
Parasites & Prevention
Worms, fleas, ticks and heartworm, the testing that catches them early, and the prevention that keeps them away year round.
Coccidia
Coccidia are small single-celled organisms that infect dogs, most often those in kennels, pet stores or wherever many dogs live together.
Echinococcus
(Hydatid Disease-Tapeworms of Concern) Echinococcosis is a disease of people and animals caused by one of three tiny tapeworms. Each of the three species…
Fecal Testing
Intestinal parasites are extremely common and threaten your pet’s health. Large numbers can cause intestinal blockage, bloody diarrhea and even premature…
Giardia
Giardiasis is an intestinal disease of people, dogs, cats, and other animals. It is caused by a microorganism called Giardia, which is swallowed when the…
Hookworms
Hookworms (Ancylostoma) are relatively common intestinal parasites of dogs, cats, and other animals. Adult worms live in the small intestine, and their eggs…
My pet has worms. Can my family and I also get worms? What should I do?
Some types of intestinal parasites can be transmitted from dogs and cats to people, including hookworms, roundworms, and Giardia. Prevention of the…
Prevention of Fleas and Ticks
Ticks are related to spiders and attach themselves to your pet, gorging on their blood. Fleas are insects and can live in your house and on your pets at any…
Roundworms
Roundworms (ascarids) are the most common intestinal parasite of dogs and cats. Pets become infected by swallowing roundworm eggs or larvae (immature worms)…
Tapeworms
The tapeworm is a parasite found in the intestines of dogs and cats. It consists of a head and a long flat body made up of segments.
Toxoplasma
Toxoplasmosis, a disease of cats and other mammalian species, is caused by a parasitic protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii. Protozoa are single-celled organisms…
Treatment of Fleas
If your pet has fleas, the treatment is multi-model in order to stop fleas at every stage of their life cycle. Treating the pet alone is NOT enough.
