Parasite Test and Prevention
Parasite test and prevention at Cornwall Animal Hospital
Keep your furry friend protected from unwanted pests like fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. At Cornwall Animal Hospital, we’ll tailor a preventive plan just for your pet, based on their lifestyle and risk factors.
Gastrointestinal Parasite Testing
A fecal exam is an essential part of your pet’s regular checkup to detect intestinal parasites. While some pets may show no symptoms, others can experience anything from mild diarrhea and vomiting to severe illness. For personalized parasite prevention and treatment plans, call Cornwall Animal Hospital at 905-842-8800.
Deworming
Intestinal parasites are very common in puppies and kittens, as they can become infected even before birth or through their mother’s milk. At Cornwall Animal Hospital, we utilize advanced microscopic examination of stool samples through reference laboratories to accurately detect a wide range of intestinal parasites. Fecal testing is highly recommended for all young pets, especially during their initial veterinary visits up to the completion of their vaccination series, and then annually thereafter. With the help of routine screening and targeted deworming medications, we provide safe and effective treatments tailored to your pet’s specific needs. For personalized parasite prevention and treatment plans, please contact Cornwall Animal Hospital at 905-842-8800.
Tick and Flea Prevention
Ticks and fleas are tiny parasitic insects that feed on the blood of animals and people. They can be picked up anywhere—from dog parks to hiking trails or places where infected pets have been. Your dog’s or cat’s soft, warm fur provides an ideal environment for these pests. Feeding on your pet’s blood, they can cause discomfort, allergic reactions, and even transmit serious vector-borne diseases.
Preventing tick and flea infestations involves a range of products designed to protect your pet and keep your home pest-free. Our veterinary team will create a personalized prevention plan tailored to your pet’s needs and your lifestyle. The main concerns with ticks and fleas are their bites, which can cause irritation and allergic reactions, and the dangerous diseases they can transmit—some of which may be deadly or lead to chronic illness.
Key vector-borne diseases carried by fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes include:
Lyme disease: Transmitted through tick bites, this infection spreads through the bloodstream and often targets joints and kidneys.
Ehrlichia: A bacterial infection carried by ticks that affects white blood cells and can cause anemia, bleeding, lameness, eye and neurological problems, and swollen limbs.
Anaplasma: This tick-borne disease leads to lameness, joint pain, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
Prevention is essential to protect your pet’s health and well-being.
