Fleas and Ticks Don’t Social Distance

By MeganM | June 10, 2024

A playful black Labrador puppy sits on the grass, looking up with bright eyes and an open mouth as if smiling, just back from a check-up at the vet. One of its front paws is raised, scratching its neck.

It’s hard to concentrate in the midst of a global pandemic, but spring is bringing back all the usual pests and our pets need protection. So to keep your pets safe from disease-carrying fleas and ticks, here’s what you need to know – we’ve put it into the mnemonic that’s top of mind these days.So…

Heartworm-deadly but preventable

By MeganM | May 24, 2024

Close-up of a brown mosquito with long legs and delicate wings, perched on a smooth, light-colored surface—an intricate detail that even a seasoned veterinarian might appreciate for its fascinating glimpse into nature's complexity.

When is a mosquito bite more than just an itchy annoyance for your dog, cat, or ferret? When that mosquito is carrying a parasite called heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Found in all 50 states but most prevalent in the South and Midwest, heartworms are transmitted from one pet to the next by a mosquito.Heartworms start as…