Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention

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When Does Flea Season End?

As a receptionist, I take a lot of phone calls from booking routine appointments to answering questions about parasites and medications. I think the question I hear most often is: “When will the flea season end?” The bad news is, we don’t have a flea season at Elgin County anymore;...

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How To Protect Your Pet From Wildlife Exposure

One of the reasons I became a veterinarian is because I love animals. All animals. Imagine my disappointment when our cute little puppy, Jersey, grew up and decided to stalk the wildlife that has decided to enter our country yard. Thankfully, we have installed the Invisible Fence system at our...