Parasites Archives - Fairfax Animal Hospital

Fact or Fiction- Flea and Tick Edition!

Apr 13, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Medications, Parasites, Pet, Puppies

Fact or Fiction- Flea and Tick Edition! By: Dr. Katie Proia We all love snuggling on the couch with our furry family members, but what happens when your big ball of fluff rolls over for a belly rub, only to reveal a tiny little tag-a-long scurrying across Fluffy’s...

Around the Corner: Spring Flowers and the Pest Who Transmits Lyme Disease

Mar 5, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Parasites, Pet

Around the Corner: Spring Flowers and the Pest Who Transmits Lyme Disease By: Dr. Rebecca Amster The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the temperature is rising – spring is around the corner! Spring means many things I love. My dog and I...

Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Aug 28, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Medications, Parasites, Pet, Puppies

Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats Here at Fairfax Animal Hospital,one of our major pet health concerns is HEARTWORM DISEASE. But what IS HEARTWORM DISEASE? Where does it come from? Is my dog or cat at risk of developing this disease? These are all very important...

Flea Control in Dogs

Feb 8, 2017 | Dogs, Parasites

Flea Control in Dogs My dog always seems to have fleas. What can I do? Successful flea control involves both eliminating fleas from your dog and controlling fleas in your environment. Dogs and cats share the same fleas, and fleas can travel from one animal to another....

Flea Control in Cats

Feb 8, 2017 | Cats, Parasites

Flea Control in Cats Where did my cat get fleas? The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), although any species of fleas, including fleas from rabbits, squirrels or other wildlife, can be found on cats. “Under ideal...

Understanding Parasites and Preventable Illnesses this Spring Season

Jan 25, 2017 | Parasites

Understanding Parasites and Preventable Illnesses this Spring Season Spring is rolling-in and that means more time outside and more dangers to your pets. If you haven’t scheduled your pet’s routine examination, schedule to see our veterinarians in our...