Unfortunately, heartworm disease is hard to detect in cats. Testing is reserved for cats that show symptoms of the disease, such as severe respiratory problems.

However, it is much easier to detect heartworm disease in dogs. All that is required is a small blood sample. We recommend tests once yearly, even if your dog has been on prevention monthly (just to be sure!). If a dose has been missed, a heartworm test is recommended 6 months later (because it can take up to 6 months for enough heartworms to develop for significant test results). The first test should be done when he or she turns one.

Medical treatment for this terrible disease is not available for cats so prevention is vital! We sell Revolution for feline heartworm prevention.

Treatment for heartworm disease is expensive for dogs, so it is much easier to prevent. We sell Tri-Heart for canine heartworm prevention.

As stated before, there is no hearworm treatment for cats, but there is treatment for dogs. It's a long and difficult treatment so it's better to prevent!

All puppies and kittens are born with intestinal worms and need to be dewormed. Deworm medication is administered in a two-stafe process: an initial dose with a follow-up in 3 - 4 weeks to ensure that all adult worms and their larvae are eliminated.

Tapeworms are also a big health concern. Tapeworms are segmented worms that look like dried rice and are transmitted by the ingestion of fleas or rodents. A one-time pill is given to elimate this type of intestinal worms.

Beware or over-the-counter dewormers. They do not kill all the types of worms you pet can get, and can be deadly to young pets. Please contact our office so we can treat the problem safely and effectively with the proper medication.