Fleas

FDA Fact Sheet on Isoxazoline-containing Flea and Tick Products, Including Credelio

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https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm620940.htm The FDA released a Fact Sheet today to help ensure that pet-owners and veterinarians are aware of potential neurologic side effects from flea and tick preventive products containing that contain the Isoxazoline class of medications.  These products include Credelio (the flea/tick preventive recommended by Fairhaven Vet for dogs), Nexgard, Bravecto and Simparica. It is unclear as to why the FDA released this fact sheet.  The potential for virtually all effective flea/tick products to very rarely cause neurologic signs is well-known, but they are considered safe for the vast majority of animals.  Dr. Kummer has emailed the FDA to enquire … Read more »

Parasite Control Recommendations

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Parasite Prevention 2018 Helping you to maintain optimal health in your 4-legged family members has always been our primary focus at Fairhaven Vet, and parasite-control is an increasingly important part of good, preventive, health-care!   The incidence of external and internal parasites has clearly been rising in our area.  These parasites not only pose a health risk to your pets, but many can cause disease in people as well. Fairhaven Vet now recommends Year-Round comprehensive parasite prevention for your pets:  Dogs: A combination of once-monthly Credelio (Fleas and Ticks) and Interceptor Plus (Internal Parasites) is recommended for all dogs for excellent, safe … Read more »

FVH Spring Promo Raises Funds for WHS!

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FVH once again ran our spring flea prevention promotion. Clients earned valuable FVH Bucks by purchasing Revolution and Comfortis to protect their pets from fleas. The FVH Bucks could be used just like cash on future veterinary services at the hospital. Many clients elected to donate their FVH Bucks directly to our sponsored non-profit, Whatcom Humane Society. This year FVH contributed $325 to this worthy organization on behalf of our generous clients! Look for more great ways to earn FVH Bucks throughout the year and consider donating your FVH Bucks to our sponsored non-profits.  

The Unwanted Intruder, Fleas and Ticks….Oh My!!

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Do you own a cat or a dog? Does your house have central heating? If so, then there are hordes of fleas who would love to be your new roommates. We can all agree nobody wants these pesky buggers in their home or scoring a free meal on their beloved pet. First, it’s important to get to know your adversary: The lifecycle starts with the undetected enemy (egg) encompassing a whopping 50% of the total flea population. Eggs are initially laid on the pet and then drop off into the environment to continue their development. Those microscopic eggs will then … Read more »

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