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Frequently Asked Questions
- My dog has worms that look like grains of rice, what are they?
These are usually the internal parasites called Tapeworms.
- How does my pet get Tapeworms?
Your pet gets Tapeworms from the ingestion of a flea.
- How can I prevent Tapeworms?
You can prevent Tapeworms by keeping your pet on a flea preventative;and if your pet is a dog keep them on Heartworm prevention such as Iverhart that controls tapeworms.
- What Flea preventions do you have?
Topical Flea/Tick Monthly Prevention
Dogs
- K9 Advantix II- Topical prevention that kills Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Biting Flies & Lice. Given once a month, it kills all flea life stages. Remember to use soap-free shampoo with this product.
- Certifect- Newest product from the makers of Frontline, topical Flea & Tick prevention with an added ingredient to start killing ticks more quickly and effectively!
Cats
- Frontline Plus- Topical medication that kills and prevents fleas, Flea eggs, Chewing Lice, and Ticks. Lasts for 30 days, and is the only option when looking to protect your furry feline from Ticks.
Instant Flea Relief for Cats & Dogs
- Capstar- Oral pill proven to kill fleas fast! Starts working immediately and lasts for 24 hours. Great in combination with any topical flea medication and offers instant relief for both cats and dogs.
Oral Flea Monthly Prevention
Dogs
- Comfortis- Flavored Chewable beef-flavored tablet given once a month to kill fleas. Starts working within 30 minutes, and provides protection orally without worry of washing off.
All-in-one Flea and Heartworm Monthly Prevention
Dogs
- Trifexis- Flavored chewable tablet given once a month to prevent Fleas as well internal parasites like Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, & Whipworms. Combined prevention makes monthly dosing easier, and starts working within 30 minutes.
- Advantage Multi- A monthly topical treatment to prevent Fleas and internal parasites like Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, & Whipworms. Combined prevention makes monthly dosing easier. Be sure to use soap-free shampoo when using this product.
Cats
- Revolution- Monthly topical prevention that protects your cat from a multitude of parasites. In addition to external parasites Fleas and Ear Mites, your pet is protected from intestinal parasites such as Heartworms, Hookworms, and Roundworms.
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- What are Heartworms?
Heartworms are parasites that mature in the chambers of the heart and block major arteries, causing heart failure and death.
- How do animals get Heartworms?
When the mosquito feeds, it can transmit infective larvae to the healthy dog. The larvae penetrates the dog's skin it migrates through the tissues and develops over the next few months, eventually reaching the dog's heart.
- Are Heartworms treatable?
Yes, the doctor will decide what is the best action to take after x-rays are done.
- How do you prevent Heartworms?
There are several medications for Heartworm prevention that you give monthly.
- What Heartworm Preventions do you carry?
Oral Heartworm Monthly Prevention
Dogs
- Proheart- Heartworm prevention injection that lasts 6 months. Also prevents against Hookworms. Must be between 6 months and 6 years to first begin this prevention.
- Interceptor- Flavored tablet given orally once every month. Prevents Heartworms and the intestinal parasites Hookworms, Roundworms and Whipworms.
- Heartgard Plus- Chewable "treat-like" prevention given once a month. Protects against Heartworms, Hookworms, and Roundworms.
- Iverhart Max- Pill given once a month. In addition to preventing Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms it also protects again Tapeworms!!!
All-in-one Flea and Heartworm Monthly Prevention
Dogs
- Trifexis- Flavored chewable tablet given once a month to prevent Fleas as well internal parasites like Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, & Whipworms. Combined prevention makes monthly dosing easier, and starts working within 30 minutes.
- Advantage Multi- A monthly topical treatment to prevent Fleas and internal parasites like Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, & Whipworms. Combined prevention makes monthly dosing easier. Be sure to use soap-free shampoo when using this product.
Cats
- Revolution- Monthly topical prevention that protects your cat from a multitude of parasites. In addition to external parasites Fleas and Ear Mites, your pet is protected from intestinal parasites such as Heartworms, Hookworms, and Roundworms.
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- How often should a puppy/kitten get their shots?
A puppy/kitten should have their vaccinations at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.
- How old does my pet need to be to get a rabies shot?
a puppy/kitten gets their Rabies vaccination on their 4th and last set of puppy/kitten shots at 16 weeks.
- How old does my pet need to be to get "fixed"?
Kittens and puppies should be anywhere from 6 to 9 months old to be neutered or spayed.
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