Testing & Additional Services

Question 1

Explain the Intestinal Parasite Screening

Answer 1

Done annually at a minimum. Puppies/kittens often have intestinal parasites passed onto them by their mother or by being in contaminated surroundings. Adult dogs/cats can also be exposed to microscopic forms in the environment. Testing may be recommended more often in certain circumstances (instructed by their veterinarian).

Question 2

Heartworm disease test (combo) (4DX)

Answer 2

First done at 6 months of age. Annually after or after a gap in heartworm prevention. Dogs should be maintained on a regular, year-round and broad spectrum parasite control program that includes prevention for fleas, ticks, heart worms and intestinal parasites.

Question 3

Deworming

Answer 3

For roundworm and hookworm. Minimum age 2 weeks. Repeat every 4 weeks until on heartworm prevention or broasdspectrum with efficacy against hookworms and ROUNDWORMS. Treats active roundworm infections. (Recomended 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks). Use dewormer until old enough for monthly heartworm and flea preventative that treats roundworm and hookworm.

Question 4

Tapeworm treatment

Answer 4

Using injectable Praziquantel. One treatment needed to clear the pet of a current tapeworm infection. (for puppies/dogs kittens/cats). Tapeworm looks like GRAINS OF RICE. Minimum age for dogs is 4 weeks, 6 weeks for kittens. Can be used for breeding and pregnant pets.