Posts in Category: Fleas Ticks & Heartworm

If you’ve got an itchy dog or itchy cat, chances are, she has a skin condition and should be examined by your veterinarian. There are many different conditions that can impact your pet’s skin, and effective pet skincare requires an accurate diagnosis.

At Summeridge Animal Clinic, we offer dermatology diagnostics and treatment options in Ontario, Canada to keep your pet comfortable in her own skin. Some conditions, like allergies, can flare up in warmer months, while other issues, like dry skin, can be triggered by cold weather. Whatever the case, we’ll get to the bottom of your pet’s discomfort and customize a course of effective treatment.

Fleas and ticks are the small bugs that cause humans and animals big problems. These parasites carry serious zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted to your human family members from your furry loved ones. They’re commonly passed between pets and people in the home and yard. Since we want to cuddle our pets, it’s particularly important that they are on monthly flea, tick, and heartworm control. 

Summeridge Animal Clinic is here with some solutions to curb the critters lurking on your pet’s skin. We want you to bond with your pet through affection and attention, and this assurance against pests will keep everyone safe.

It seems like a large part of taking care of pets is working to keep them parasite free. From ectoparasites like fleas and ticks, to blood-borne parasites like heartworm and intestinal parasites, it’s a tough job.

While we have a pretty good handle on most of these monsters inside, some of them can be nastier than others. Echinococcus multilocularis is one of the more worrisome parasites, and is being diagnosed with increasing frequency here in Canada. Not to worry, though – your friends at Summeridge Animal Clinic are here to help!