Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention

The Fall Season Is Upon Us
Summer has come and gone quickly once again. It’s often thought that fleas and ticks are no longer active, but the fall is one of their favourite seasons.

Ear Mites
What is an ear mite you might ask? Ear mites are tiny parasites that live in the ear canals of dogs and cats, though cats are more at risk for infection than dogs.

The 4Dx Parasitic Screening Test
If you refer to our facebook page, we have a video posted of a drop of whole blood that contains microfilaria. This is one of the larval stages of heartworm.

The Importance of Flea Prevention
Before entering into my program in at the University of Guelph-Ridgetown Campus, I knew I wanted to be doing something in animal care, but I lacked the experience and knowledge of actually working in this field.