Blog: Fleas

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Upcoming Parasite Seminar

Upcoming Parasite Seminar! When: Tuesday April 19, 2016 (7:30 pm – 8:30 pm) Where: Coxwell Animal Clinic Host: Dr. Ashley Woo & Team Light refreshments will be provided. All attendee’s will receive a free swag bag containing information on fleas / heartworm, product prevention, flea comb, tick twister and a...

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Fleas by Dr. Ashley Woo

Unfortunately most of us pet owners have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with fleas. Despite effective treatment against fleas, they still present a threat to our pets. These pesky little insects can carry disease and cause serious harm to our pets. This is why it is important to be...

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The Low Down on Heartworm and Tick Prevention

Quick Summary on Heartworm Heartworm is a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos. A mosquito feeds on an infected animal and will pick up microfilaria (baby worms). These worms will mature into an infective stage in the mosquito. When the infected mosquito bites another dog or cat, the larvae enter...

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Fighting Fleas

Unfortunately, most of us pet owners have had the unpleasant experience of dealing with fleas. Despite effective treatment against fleas, they still present a threat to our pets.  These pesky little insects can carry disease and cause serious harm to our pets. This is why it is important to be...