Tag: fleas and ticks
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April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 2): Lyme disease
By Dr. Emma Bush A few weeks ago we shared about one of the five main vaccines that we use for our canine pets in the Maritime Provinces: the Leptospirosis vaccine. Today we will be talking about another common vaccine for dogs that protects against a different type of bacterial infection: Lyme Disease. What is…
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Parasites and Parasite prevention products (Part 1): Fleas and Ticks
By: Dr. Emma Bush, DVM The most common external parasites of dogs and cats that we see are fleas and ticks. There are both oral and topical preventative products to protect against one or both of these parasites. Most products are given monthly; however, some can last for longer durations. It is recommended to give…