by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing
So, you’ve found a tick on your pet—how do you deal with it? While it’s important to get these little suckers off quickly, ASPCA veterinarians advise that you stay calm and don’t rush it. Moving too fast when removing a tick could potentially create more problems,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing
What Are Ticks? Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of unlucky host animals such as our canine companions. Like mites and spiders, ticks are arachnids. The brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) and the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis),...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Zoonotic Disease Testing
What Are Ticks? Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of unlucky host animals, including our feline companions. Like mites and spiders, ticks are arachnids. Although their presence may not even be noticed by the host, ticks can transmit many diseases through...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Heartworm, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Zoonotic Disease Testing
What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Heartworm, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Zoonotic Disease Testing
By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM When it’s time to purchase heartworm preventive medication for your dog or cat, you have several options to choose from. In order to purchase any of these heartworm medications, however, you must first have your dog or cat tested for...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Heartworm, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Zoonotic Disease Testing
What Is Heartworm? Spread by infected mosquitoes, heartworm is increasingly being recognized as an underlying cause of health problems in domestic cats. Despite its name, heartworm primarily causes lung disease in cats. It is an important concern for any cat owner...
