Health Hazards for Pets
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Regarding your pet's well-being, don’t let fleas and ticks become more than a nuisance. These tiny bugs carry diseases that can cause serious complications to your pet’s health. One of the most common is flea allergy dermatitis, which can cause hair loss, sores, inflammation, and excessive itching. The second most common is tapeworms which carry eggs that can be laid under the skin of your pet, leading to tapeworm infestation.
Ticks are also known to carry a wide variety of bacteria that can cause your pet a handful of issues, including Lyme disease, Zoonosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While Lyme disease can cause pain in the joints of your pet, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can induce vomiting and problems with your pet’s nervous system, and Zoonosis can lead to diarrhea, fever, and watery eyes. If you have a pet who is smaller or has seen many summers, any sort of severe flea or tick infestation can lead to something like anemia.
Ear mites, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms are intestinal pests that can harm your cat or dog. If you suspect your pet may be suffering from any of these diseases or pests, you must contact our clinic immediately for Fort Collins parasite control services.
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Kinds of Parasites
Knowing the kinds of parasites that may cause issues for your cat or dog is important for knowing when to take action and contact your veterinarian.
Fleas
These external parasites are tiny and wingless, feeding on the blood of mammals and birds. Once a flea has attached itself to your pet, it will feed, mate, and lay eggs. They reproduce very quickly, which can make any kind of infestation hard to control. It is essential to act quickly when you notice any signs of fleas on your pet.
Ticks
Another external parasite, ticks are very small, about the size of an apple seed, which makes them very hard to spot. This allows them to pass along diseases without much detection. They can generally be found around your dog's head or neck area. Since ticks can carry deadly diseases, you will want to take immediate action if you find a tick on your pet and are not comfortable with it or unsure how to remove it without professional help.
Worms
​These internal parasites can come in many forms, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, and heartworms. Symptoms of these worms can include weight loss, poor muscle tone, vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, and anemia. Worms are common in puppies, so deworming starts when they are two weeks old, but different medications may be recommended for adult dogs and the kind of worm they have.
Ear Mites
​Ear mites are surface dwellers that are generally found in the ear canals of cats, dogs, ferrets, and rabbits. Common symptoms include ear irritation, ear discharge, a rash around the ear, or a blood blister from the infected animal scratching the area. There are several kinds of medications that can aid in treating ear mites, so if you notice any signs that your pet may be suffering, you will want to bring them in for parasite treatment services at our Fort Collins clinic.
Types of Parasite Prevention in Fort Collins
While dealing with parasite issues with your pet can be scary and overwhelming, Coyote Ridge Veterinary Clinic is here to ensure your pet is well cared for. Our clinic offers various medications to aid their recovery, including oral tablets, flea collars, and spot-on treatments.
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Oral Tablets: These are usually given to your pet monthly. When a parasite bites your pet, it ingests the medication and is killed off.
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Flea Collars: Worn around your pet’s neck to prevent any fleas.
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Spot-On Treatments: A monthly treatment that is put between your pet's shoulder blades to discourage fleas and ticks.
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Choose Our Clinic for Parasite Prevention in Fort Collins
We know how important your pet is to you, and we don’t take the responsibility of caring for them lightly. When you bring your pet in for care, we treat it like one of our own. It doesn’t matter if it’s a regular wellness visit, a surgery appointment, or a dental procedure; we treat all our furry clients like the gold-star patients they are. If you notice any symptoms related to parasites, don’t wait to contact our clinic to set up an appointment. Our Fort Collins parasite prevention and control services can enhance the quality of your pet’s life.
Contact Our Fort Collins Veterinary Clinic
Email: info@coyoteridgevetclinic.com
Phone: 970-663-7387
Address: 125 Carpenter Road, Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Mon - Fri: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
