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Spring is on the way and parasite season will be here before we know it! It is that time again for us to take the precautions in helping our beloved pets protect themselves from heartworm and tick-borne diseases.

For DOGS, our recommendation is that you start tick prevention March or April depending on the temperature outside and end in November. Ticks will be out when the temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius and Heartworm, which is carried by mosquitos, becomes a concern starting in June. Fleas and intestinal worms can be year-round issues for some patients. Before starting any prevention products, we do recommend doing a 4DX blood test in dogs. 4DX is the test for heartworm and 3 tick-borne diseases: Lyme, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichia. This test allows us to screen your dog for those four infectious diseases that may require prompt treatment. The 4DX blood test is a simple blood test that can be booked with a technician. Results are available within 48 hours. You may accept the responsibility and decline this test, by signing a waiver.

For outdoor CATS, our recommendation is an all-in-one product for fleas, ticks, heartworm, and the most common intestinal worms. The product is a once-a-month TOPICAL solution that is applied to the base of the neck. Our recommendation is that you give preventative medication every month to your cat if they are outdoor. If your cat is also a hunter, we recommend an additional product for tapeworms that can be administered either orally or topically every month. When you call us or email us about your cat, please let us know if your cat is also an avid hunter.