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Protect Your Pet from Dangerous Parasites: Effective Parasite Testing and Control Solutions

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Get precise diagnostics ensuring your pet stays healthy and parasite-free.

Parasite Protection at Pavilion Crossing Vet

Parasites can cause serious health issues, from flea infestations to life-threatening heartworm infections. At Pavilion Crossing Vet, we specialize in effective parasite testing and control, ensuring early detection and comprehensive prevention.

With services like fecal exams, blood screenings, and year-round preventive treatments, we help protect your pet from the harmful effects of parasites.

Our tailored care plans ensure your pet stays safe, healthy, and parasite-free, addressing the root cause and offering long-term protection.

Fleas and Ticks

Symptoms

Constant itching, red skin, hair loss, visible parasites, or small scabs caused by bites, leading to infections or even anemia in severe infestations.

Target Breeds

All breeds are susceptible, particularly those that spend time outdoors in grassy or wooded areas where fleas and ticks thrive.

When to Visit the Vet

Seek veterinary care if your pet is persistently scratching, has visible fleas or ticks, or shows signs of infections, including lethargy or fever.

Heartworms

Symptoms

Coughing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, weight loss, and decreased exercise tolerance, with advanced cases causing heart failure and collapse.

Target Breeds

All dog breeds are vulnerable, but outdoor breeds or those in mosquito-prone areas like Labradors or Golden Retrievers are at higher risk.

When to Visit the Vet

Annual heartworm tests are essential for dogs. Visit the vet immediately if your dog displays symptoms like lethargy or respiratory issues.

Intestinal Parasites

Symptoms

Diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, bloating, dull coat, and visible worms in feces, leading to dehydration, anemia, and malnutrition in serious cases.

Target Breeds

All dogs and cats, especially puppies and kittens, are at risk, particularly those exposed to contaminated environments or with poor hygiene practices.

When to Visit the Vet

Regular fecal testing is crucial. If your pet shows signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or visible worms, schedule a vet visit for immediate treatment to prevent worsening health issues.

Fecal Exams

Detects

Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

Duration

Results are available within 24 to 48 hours after sample collection.

Importance

Prevents serious health problems like anemia, dehydration, and malnutrition.

Blood Tests

Detects

Heartworms and other bloodborne parasites through parasite larvae detection.

Duration

Typically, results are provided within 1-2 days after the test.

Importance

Critical for preventing heart and lung damage due to heartworm infections.

Skin Exams

Detects

External parasites like fleas, ticks, and mites causing discomfort.

Duration

The exam can be completed during the visit, with immediate results.

Importance

Essential for preventing infestations and related skin infections.

Protect Your Pet from Parasites with Preventive Care

At Pavilion Crossing Vet, we understand the importance of keeping your pet healthy and parasite-free. Our comprehensive preventive care plans, including flea and tick preventatives, heartworm treatments, and deworming, offer year-round protection for your furry companion. Don’t wait until it’s too late—routine check-ups and preventative treatments ensure your pet stays happy and healthy.

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