Everyone's heard about heartworm, fleas, and ticks - but does that mean everyone knows the dirty details about these pests? Probably not. Here at MAH, we are here to help your pets in time of need, but we are also here to educate you, their owners. |
Did you know that heartworms come from a single mosquito bite?  More information here: Heartworm & Dogs |
Did you know that cats can get heartworm too?  More information here: Heartworms & Cats 5 Myths about Feline Heartworm Disease |
Did you know that ticks can carry many life-threatening diseases?  More information here: Ticks & Pets Diseases Caused by Ticks |
Your pet can also easily be infected with intestinal parasites. These parasites are different from heartworms. They usually live in the intestines, and are discovered through routine fecal testing. Some intestinal parasites live in the soil or water outside, some are transmitted from other pets' infected feces, and some can even be from ingesting fleas. Not all pets show symptoms when they have intestinal parasites, so bianual testing is important. Also, some parasites can be transmitted back to you or your family members. Please follow the links below to learn more about common parasites in our area. |
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Heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites are not the only parasites that can "attack" your pets. There are mites that can cause skin issues as well as ear issues for yor pet. There are also bacterial infections your pets can get outdoors from wildlife. |
