by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Heartworm, In-House Pharmacy, Parasite Testing, Zoonotic Disease Testing
What Is Heartworm? A heartworm is a parasitic worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected animal. The worms travel through the bloodstream—harming arteries and vital organs as they go—ultimately completing their journey to...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Allergies
Miliary dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects cats. It is often due to insect allergies (fleas, mosquitoes, and flies), food allergies, and contact allergies. Other conditions that cause miliary dermatitis include: ear mites, scabies (Notoedres),...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Allergies, Zoonotic Disease Testing
Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is probably the most common cause of skin problems in dogs and cats. It is due to an allergic reaction of the pet to the saliva of the flea. This saliva is released (and enters the pet’s skin) each time the flea feeds. The...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Ear Treatments, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing
Ear mites are tiny parasites that live on the surface of the skin in the ear canal. These parasites are commonly diagnosed in the ear canal of cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, and foxes. Ear mites feed by piercing the skin and sucking body fluid. This causes a...
