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The Importance of Year-Round Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm disease statistics show infections occurring in all 50 states, and Texas is ranked in the top 10. Spread by mosquitoes, heartworm disease prevention is a year-round priority.
Continue…External Parasites and Your Pet

It isn’t very pleasant to find something living on your pet that you did not invite into your home. External parasites are a hazard of pet ownership, but with the help of Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, you can develop a pet wellness plan that makes sure that you identify and eradicate external parasites as quickly as possible.
Continue…Banishing Bugs: Flea and Tick Prevention for Pets
If there is one thing that we know about here in Texas, it is bugs. We have plenty of them, but that doesn’t mean that they need to terrorize our pets. Learn what you need to know about good flea and tick prevention for your furry friend.
Pets and Fleas
If there is anything a dog or cat will tell you, it is that fleas are simply no fun. These tiny little blood suckers love our warm, humid climate and don’t discriminate amongst pets.
Besides being annoying and just plain gross, fleas can cause problems for pets as well, particularly if the pet is allergic to the flea’s saliva. Pets who are playing host to fleas may have: Continue…