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It's Flea Season

With the season change, come a spike in parasite activity. Call us today to order parasite prevention for your pet. 

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Dog scratching itself

Summer is Coming!

May 2, 2013  |  parasite prevention, pet care

Let's Keep Them Safe As the weather gets warmer (and fast!), we are spending more time outdoors with our pets. We wanted to take a few moments and remember the warm weather risks for our furry friends. In the next few weeks we'll go over these risks and what

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Tick Season is Upon Us!

April 24, 2013  |  parasite prevention, ticks

As summer begins, we are greeted by one of our least favorite parasites: the tick. Of the 13 species found in Ohio, the American dog tick is the most prevelant. Other common species include the groundhog tick and brown dog tick.  These tiny arachnids are

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Dog at a creek

It's Tick Season

May 23, 2011  |  parasite prevention

Are your pets protected? As summer begins, we are greeted by one of our least favorite parasites: the tick. Of the 13 species found in Ohio, the American dog tick is the most prevelant. Other common species include the groundhog tick and brown dog

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The Heartworm Life Cycle

The Importance of Heartworm Prevention

March 17, 2011  |  heartworm disease, parasite prevention

As the weather gets warmer, I thought we might take some time to discuss the importance of your pets' heartworm prevention. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic roundworm that infects primarily dogs. The parasite can also infect cats and other

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