Blog: parasite
Echinococcus multilocularis
While some species of tapeworms have been around Ontario for decades, there is, unfortunately, a new parasite that has migrated to Ontario in recent years.
Why Should I do a Heartworm Test on My Dog?
If you weren’t 100% at giving your dog’s heartworm prevention EVERY month the previous year; then there IS potential your dog could have contracted heartworm! Small Fact: Heartworm is spread through mosquitos. Any time the weather is above 21 degrees Celsius for longer than 21 days, transmission of heartworm through…
Common Pet Parasites: Roundworms
What are they? Roundworms (Toxocara Canis, Toxocara leonina and Toxocara cati) are intestinal parasites that live in the intestines. They feed off the partially digested content that is located in the intestines. They get their name from their round shape (think a cooked spaghetti noodle) How could my pet get…
