Keep Your Cat Parasite Free

When was the last time you brought your cat to the vet?  Regular vet visits are one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy and parasite-free.  Here are a few helpful tips and recommendations.

Parasite Control Tips:

• Visit the Vet - Having your cat examined annually will help make sure your pet is healthy and parasite-free.
• Test for Heartworm - Heartworm disease often goes undiagnosed.  It's important to have your pet tested for heartworm disease periodically or when your pet experiences any of the associated symptoms, including weight loss, asthma-like attacks and coughing.
• Administer Anthelmintic Treatment - Kittens should be treated starting at two weeks of age.  The treatment should be repeated every two weeks until they are eight weeks old.
• Conduct Fecal Exams - Fecal examinations should be conducted two to four times during a kittens first year of life.  Adult cats should receive exams once a year, depending on their health and lifestyle.

Internal and external parasites are a common problem among pets.  Check out this article for more tips on how to keep your cat parasite-free.  You can also contact Reunion Veterinary Hospital with any questions you have about parasite control or to schedule an appointment to diagnose, treat, and prevent parasites.

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Get Rid of Your Pet's Fleas

Fleas are every pet owner's worst nightmare. These tips will help you manage your pup's fleas and help rid the infestation from your home.

How to Get Rid of Fleas At Home:

1. Treat Your Pet - The first thing you should do is bring your pet to the vet to be treated for fleas. If you have multiple pets, make sure that you treat all of your pets, as fleas can leap from one pet to another.

2. Vacuum Your Home - Vacuum more than just your carpets. Be sure to vacuum the rugs, your pet's bedding and any other area that your pet spends time. Vacuuming helps eliminate any flea eggs that may have been laid around the house. You should also be conscious to throw the bag away immediately after vacuuming.

3. Wash the Bedding - Wash your pet's bedding to remove any eggs that might be hiding. You should also wash your own sheets if your pet is known to curl up with you in your own bed!

Having trouble with fleas? Give our office a call at (863) 588-4200!