Hours 

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm

Saturday 8 am - 12 pm

General Tips

1. Wash your hands well after contact with an animal.
2. Do not allow children to put dirt in their mouths.
3. Pick up dog and cat waste from your yard daily, especially in areas where both children and animals play.
4. Cover home sandboxes to protect them from fecal contamination.
5. Have your pet tested regularly (at least once a year) for parasites by a veterinarian and administer year-round preventive medications to control zoonotic parasites.

Pregnancy and Immune-Deficiency Precautions

1. Wash your hands well after any exposure to soil (gardening), sandboxes and raw meat.
2. Eat only well-cooked meat.
3. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables to eliminate contamination.
4. Have a spouse, partner or friend change the litter box. If changing the litter is unavoidable, change it daily. Be certain to wash hands well after changing the litter.
5. Supervise infants sitting on the ground or on the floor. Do not allow them to eat dirt or food that has fallen.
6. Pick up dog and cat feces from the yard daily.
7. Cover sandboxes and play areas to prevent wildlife and strays from contaminating these areas.
8. Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly and have your pet tested for parasites at least yearly.
9. Deworm your cat or dog per your veterinarian’s recommendations.
10. Administer year-round products to help control Toxocara infections and other products as directed by your veterinarian to control other parasites.

Deadly Diseases might come from our Pets

Recent reports of pets spreading resistant staph infections to their owners have made headline news across the world. But, just how serious is this concern? Zoonotic diseases are illness that can be spread from animals to people and some of these can be fatal. What other deadly diseases could we potentially catch from our pets? Watch this video to learn more.

Leptospirosis: Threat to Man and Beast

Leptospirosis is an old bacterial disease that is getting a lot of new attention recently. It is rarely fatal, but can seriously damage the liver, kidneys, and eyes. Additional strains of this old disease are causing an increased number of cases in both people and animals. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease - a disease that can be transmitted between people and animals. Learn what can be causing this increase of Leptospirosis - who is at risk, and what can be done to protect people and pets.

Controlling Ticks

Most people would be happy to live out their lives never having to see a tick. These eight legged parasites invoke almost as strong of a negative reaction as spiders do. However, dog owners especially need to be aware of the potential for their pet to acquire ticks and the possibility of their dog contracting a serious tick-borne disease. As vectors of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tularemia, and Lyme Disease, ticks can be found in every state and have even been known to survive longer than a year. Due to the small size, many ticks will go unnoticed by pet owners. Fortunately, veterinary science has several options available to protect our pets. Watch this video to learn more.

 Ordinary Bugs?

Fleas and ticks are fairly common pests throughout North America, but did you know that they are responsible for some fairly uncommon diseases?  Beyond being a nuisance to our pets, these pesky parasites are capable of transmitting life-threatening illnesses like the bubonic plague, Lyme Disease and rabbit fever.   So, how can you protect your pets and your family?   Watch this video to prepare a battle plan for your “bug war”.