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Parasites – Roundworms Written By Leanne Welch, Client Relations Specialist What are Roundworms? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite found in cats and dogs. Roundworms are parasites that live in and eat off of the intestines. They are usually white/light brown and look like spaghetti. Almost all dogs and cats become infected with roundworms at some point in their lives, usually as puppies and kittens. How will I know if my pet has Roundworms?

Pyometra is a life-threatening infection of the uterus. Pyometra only occurs in intact (not spayed) female dogs. By 9 years of age two-thirds of bitches have changes to their uterine lining that allow for pyometra to develop. Pyometra can lead to sepsis (bacteria in bloodstream), kidney failure, and liver failure. Treatment of pyometra is surgical ovariohysterectomy (spay). However, the surgery is much more difficult, risky, and costly compared to spaying early in life.

May is Adopt a Pet Month. When you are considering adding a new member to your family, please consider adoption. Each year, an estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters for someone to give them a safe, loving home never find a hero to adopt them and tragically are euthanized. If you are thinking about getting a dog or cat, be a hero and consider adopting from your local shelter or rescue group. You will

Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells and is the leading cause of death in companion animals. As with people, we don’t know exactly what causes each type of cancer to occur, but there are certain genetic and environmental factors that influence the growth of abnormal cells. It seems more people have either had one of their own pets or know someone that has had a pet diagnosed with cancer. Keep in mind there

Heartworm Disease Risks & Prevention By Becca Conner WHAT IS HEARTWORM? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats and ferrets, but