Heartworm can lead to severe lung disease, heart failure, damage to other organs, and even death for pets in Merced. This serious condition is typically found in dogs, cats and ferrets. Here, our vets explain why prevention is essential.
People and pets can contract a number of serious diseases from ticks. Today, our Merced vets describe how these external parasites thrive, including which signs you should beware of and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
Bringing your pet into your vet's office for an annual fecal exam is the best way to keep your pet and your family safe from intestinal parasites. Yearly fecals give your Merced vet an opportunity to test for intestinal parasites before more serious conditions arise.
The most common external parasites can have your pet feeling miserable! Left untreated, they may even lead to infections that cause serious diseases. Our vets in Merced explain early signs of fleas, and what to do if your pet does have fleas.