Parasite Control Recommendations

Protecting your pet from harmful parasites also prevents disease from being transmitted to you and your
family. By following these simple guidelines, your pets can be free of parasites land the chance of you
becoming infected greatly reduced.

Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the best parasite control plan for your pets and lifestyle.

Dogs

Fleas and Ticks

Advantix: Start in spring when snowpack disappears. Continue monthly until snowpack returns in fall.

Internal Parasites

Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, heartworms

Interceptor monthly year round. An annual Lyme disease/heartworm test is recommended as we are seeing
an increase in the incidence of Lyme disease in our area.
We recommend fecal exams on all puppies in addition to routine deworming, to check for other parasites not
removed with the worm medication.

Cats

Fleas

Advantage: start first of June and use until there is a killing frost.

Internal Parasites

Drontal dewormer four time a year to control roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms.
We recommend fecal exams on all kittens in addition to routine deworming, to check for other parasites not
removed with the worm medication.

 

Parasites and People

Owning a pet can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for you and your family. However, pets can transmit
diseases that may be harmful to humans – especially young children and people with certain medical
conditions. These are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses.
You can reduce the risk of parasitic infection to your family by eliminating parasites from pets; restricting
access to contaminated areas, such as sandboxes, pet “walk areas”, and other high-traffic areas; and
practicing good personal hygiene. Disposing of pet feces on a regular basis can help remove potentially
infective worm eggs before they become distributed in the environment and are picked up or ingested by pets
or humans.