.      Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic, S.C.

2845 County Road JJ

Neenah, WI 54956

             PH. 920 727-1570                                                              Fax 920-727-1579

                Dog tick                Brown tick                Deertick

Ticks can spread many serious diseases such as Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis, and Erlichiosis. We recommend an annual Idexx 4DX test to detect tick borne diseases as well as using Frontline Plus to protect from ticks.

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Parasite Control (Internal and External)

Heartworm

Heartworms are parasites that are contracted by mosquito bites and live their adult lives in the chambers of the pet's heart.  This parasite is life threatening, making prevention so important. For dogs and cats we recommend a monthly oral preventative called 

Interceptor or Sentinel (or Revolution for cats) to  prevent heartworm and other internal parasites.  This can be  given as soon as the first puppy or kitten visit at 8 weeks.

.Roundworms

Roundworms are contracted several ways:  *consuming infective worm eggs from soil in the environment (generally through grooming) *consuming a prey animal (usually rodents) carrying the developing worm

*nursing from an infected mother (most puppies and kittens are infected during embryonic development when an infected mother dog/cat is pregnant).

Signs of roundworm infestation are a pot belly,gassy intestines, sometimes diarrhea, poor condition, and in extreme cases worms in stool or vomiting worms.  We recommend a monthly oral preventative called Interceptor or Sentinel (or Revolution for cats) to prevent roundworms and other internal parasites.  This can be given as soon as the first puppy and kitten visit at 8 weeks.   

**Humans can also be infected with roundworms**

Hookworms

Hookworms are contracted in several ways:   *Ingestion - contaminated food or water,  moist surfaces, or consuming an animal infected with hookworms. *Through the uterus or milk - larvea can migrate to the uterus and mammory glands  *Through the skin - larvea enters the skin then migrates through the bloodstream to the lungs and trachea, are then  coughed up and swallowed. Signs of hookworm infestation are diarrhea, pot belly, gassy, anemia, poor or weak condition.  We recommend a monthly oral preventative called Interceptor or Sentinel (or Revolution for cats) for dogs and cats to prevent hookworms and other internal parasites.  This can be given as soon as the first puppy and kitten visit at 8 weeks of  age.    

**Humans can also be infected with hookworms**

Whipworms

Whipworms are contracted from consumption of food or water with whipworms.  Signs of whipworm infestation are diarrhea, gas,  anemia, and weight loss. We recommend a monthly oral preventative called Interceptor or Sentinel for dogs to prevent whipworms and other internal parasites.  Whipworms are rarely found in cats. This can be given as soon as the first puppy and kitten visit at 8 weeks of age. 

Tapeworms

Tapeworms are contracted from consumption of a flea infested with tapeworm eggs, or consuming a rodent or lizard infested with tapeworms.  Signs of tapeworm infestation are small dried sections of tapeworm around the anus (they look like rice grains).  Dogs and cats will sometimes scoot on their rear end due to irritation. We recommend bringing in a stool sample to determine if your pet has tapeworms.  We can then dispense some medicine. 

Fleas

Fleas are commonly found in this area.  Fleas can spread tapeworms and lead to flea bite dermatitis.  We recommend a monthly dose of Frontline Plus or Sentinel for both dogs and cats. Revolution is a product for cats also.

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