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More than Pesky: Pet Parasites can also Harm Humans
posted: Nov. 06, 2018.
Parasite prevention is not just a pet issue. Many of the common Parasites that trouble our Pets can also bring harm to human family members. While you are protecting your pet against parasites, you are, in turn, protecting your family. Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
Flea and Heartworm Resistance to Medications: How to Protect Our Pets
posted: Jun. 07, 2018.
Some fleas and heartworms have begun to evolve in recent years, developing resistance to the medications normally used to control them. This is what to know about how to keep our pets protected. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
Is Your Pet Allergic to Fleas?
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
We all know what a pain in the rear a flea infestation can be to us and our animals. But did you realize that some pets are actually allergic to Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
The Case for Year-Round Pet Parasite Prevention
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
When the winters get as cold as they do here in Michigan, it is tempting to ditch the monthly parasite preventatives and save a few bucks. After all, fleas, ticks, Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Ask a Vet: What is the Right Way to Remove Ticks From My Pet?
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
There are a lot of differing opinions on the right way to remove a tick, especially those found on pets. From fingernail polish remover to matches, ye olde Internet is Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
Tick-Borne Illness in Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Ticks are nasty little creatures, no matter how you cut it. Besides not wanting to see them on your pets because they can be a little gross to remove, they Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
Bug-Be-Gone: Protecting Your Pet From Fleas, Ticks, and Other Pests
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Whether you are running around with the fly swatter, lighting enough citronella candles to illuminate the night, or wielding the bug spray like a teenager with Aquanet in the 80s, Read moreCategory: For The Dogs,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Michigan Tick Talk: Why Ticks And Pets Don’t Mix
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Finding a tick lodged securely in your dog or cat’s skin is one of the less-than-pleasant aspects of pet ownership. Unfortunately, ticks and pets often go together like peanut butter Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
4DX Testing for Dogs: Beyond the Heartworm Test
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
If your dog has visited Union Lake Veterinary Hospital lately, we may have recommended that we perform 4DX testing. So what is this crazy sounding test, and does your dog really Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  For The Dogs,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm -
Pet Parasites in the Park: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Pet
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.
Spring has (finally) come to Michigan, and pet owners everywhere are eager to get out with their furry friends to soak some much needed fresh air and vitamin D. If protecting Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care