by clinicadmin | Feb 24, 2014 | Fun Facts, Latest News, Medicine, Things You Should Know
Clients often believe that they can stop, or cut back on their use of tick protection during these frigid winter temperatures. But guess what? Recent research at the University of Rhode Island proves that theory to be incorrect. There are a few different ideas as to...
by clinicadmin | Mar 7, 2013 | Latest News, Medicine, Things You Should Know
This column was written by our guest columnist, Sarah Sheckels, DVM Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorfei; spread when a tick ingests blood from an infected animal, drops off. then bites a new host; regurgitating blood from the previous...
by clinicadmin | Feb 12, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
We are carrying a new flea and tick product, “Seresto.” Seresto is a collar that provides 8 month flea and tick control. It has sustained released technology, killing fleas on dogs or cats within 24 hours. It repels ticks, reducing the risk of tick born...
by clinicadmin | Jan 28, 2013 | Medicine, Things You Should Know
Despite last week’s temperatures in the single digits, my niece removed 3 ticks from her 5# Yorkie. We are still seeing patients coming in with fleas. This shows why it is so important to keep up with flea and tick control year round. The cold weather does not...
