External Parasite Detection and Control
Fleas, Ticks, Ear Mites and Mange Mites pose a threat to your pets
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your pets. They cause irritation to the skin which can often lead to
more advanced skin problems such as infections, hair loss, itchiness,
increased thickness and pigmentation. Many external parasites are
communicable from pet to pet and from pets to people. The most
common external parasites that we see affecting dogs and cats in our
area are:
Fleas
Ear Mites
Mange Mites
Ticks
Fleas and ticks suck blood from our pets and cause anemia. They may
also transmit diseases such as Lyme's Disease (Borrelliosis) and
Plague. Mange mites and ear mites are very itchy and will cause the
pets great distress if left untreated.
We rely on visual inspection and microscopic examination of skin
scrapings to diagnose these infestations. Once we make the diagnosis,
then therapy can be started with a variety of drugs.
To prevent Flea and Tick infestations we can use either a topical
drug such as Frontline plus.
 Frontline
Plus is administered on the neck of the pet once a month. This
remarkable drug continues to kill both fleas and ticks for 4 weeks or
more. It will not wash off during bathing or if the pet swims or gets
wet in the rain. It is safe in pets as young as 9 weeks of age.
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