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New Heartworm Test: 4DX
Spring has officially arrived and veterinary clinics all through Ontario are busy getting ready for heartworm season.
Read MoreParasitic Prevention
Heartworm season is upon us once again, and it is time to pick up your dog’s heartworm prevention for the year. Heartworm prevention and parasitic control have become what may seem like a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be.
Read MoreWhat are Whipworms?
Whipworms are one of the 4 major parasites that can infect our canine companions: the other 3 are roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms.
Read MoreRoundworms in Cats and Kittens
There are two types of roundworm that affect cats and kittens: Toxascaris leonina and Toxacara cati. Because treatment protocols involve the same medication regime, once eggs are identified on a fecal examination we refer to the infection as roundworm and treat it identically.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Pinworms
Pinworm infection is one of the most common intestinal parasitic infections that affect humans in North America. Pinworm infection occurs most often in children, especially those attending school or daycare facilities.
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