Parasite Prevention

Both internal and external parasites negatively impact your pet’s health. Pet parasites transmit the virus that causes cat scratch fever in people, tapeworms, and numerous other potentially fatal infections that are spread via fleas and ticks. Intestinal parasites, including hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms, produce various unpleasant symptoms. They can spread to both people and other animals. Heartworms, transmitted by mosquito bites carrying the disease, harm the heart and lungs and can cause premature death in companion animals, especially dogs. 

The signs of pet parasites include everything from diarrhea and coughing to itchy skin and hair loss. Pets occasionally don’t show any signs until the infestation has done significant harm. Because of this, it’s critical to always keep your dog or cat on an effective parasite preventative.

Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Medications
At The Colony Animal Clinic, we offer oral and topical pet parasite preventatives, deworming, and parasite testing services. If you have any questions about the most safe and effective parasite prevention methods for your pet, just ask one of our knowledgeable veterinary team members.