Parasites live inside your pet or attach to their outer body to survive. Not only can parasites make your pet extremely ill or uncomfortable, they can cause death.

Symptoms and causes of parasite infestation

Take immediate action if you determine your pet has any of the following parasites:
Worms. Heartworm usually lives in an animal’s heart chambers, lungs and blood vessels, causing death by preventing normal blood flow. Other worms — hookworm, whipworm and ringworm — can also cause significant damage. Symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Cough
• Weight loss
• Exercise intolerance
• Rapid breathing
• Bulging chest
• Sudden collapse

Fleas and ticks

Common signs of fleas include bald spots of fur, itching, biting the skin and skin irritation. Ticks are found on the face, legs, ears and belly, and can cause serious illnesses such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease. Signs of ticks include:

• Fever
• Appetite loss
• Lethargy
• Depression
• Inflamed skin
• Redness
• Itching

Your pet’s parasite control program

Call us today to learn if your pet has parasites and start the appropriate parasite control program.