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Parasite Control Recommendations

March 20, 2018 by Dr. Mark Kummer, Medical Director

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 »

Intestinal Parasites in Cats and Dogs…Should You Be Worried?

September 18, 2018March 13, 2018 by Dr. Claire McPhee

Common Intestinal Parasites Keeping your pets healthy requires consideration of what may be happening inside. Intestinal parasites are commonly seen on routine fecal tests. While many patients have clinical signs of gastrointestinal upset, other parasitic infections can be sub-clinical. We are fortunate in beautiful Bellingham that many internal and external parasites are less common than other areas of the state and country, including heartworm disease and many tick-borne diseases. However, we see a large number of internal parasites that are easily preventable. Regular parasite control is important, particularly since several parasites are potential sources of zoonosis, causing disease in humans. … Read more »