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What are parasites? Do they matter for healthy pets?
Although preventable, many people will battle a parasite infection at least once in their pet’s lifetime. When left untreated, parasites can cause a variety of ailments to your pet, from simple irritation to life-threatening conditions. Plus, it is possible for pets to transmit parasites to you and your family, infecting you as well.
Even if you do consistent pet care, parasites can still take hold of your pet and make their life miserable until treated. Luckily, PetPoint carries the latest parasite scanning and treatment technology from Idexx Laboratories. Our team of experts can quickly and efficiently wipe out a parasite infection and aid you with a plan for prevention.
Parasites that can affect your pet:
✔ Fleas
✔ Ticks
✔ Roundworms
✔ Hookworms
✔ Heartworms
✔ Tapeworms
✔ Whipworms
✔ Coccidia
✔ Giardia
✔ Mange Mites
✔ Ear Mites
✔ Toxoplasmosis
Everyday practices to protect your pet from parasites:
✔ Regularly clean litterboxes and pick up your pet’s stool.
✔ Practice good hygiene with your pet.
✔ Administer a preventative flea or tick treatment regularly.
✔ Minimize exposure by avoiding areas with a lot of animals present.
✔ Visit a veterinary clinic for regular check-ups.
