Dog Heartworms - Dog Worms - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks...

And many other parasites can transmit disease to children and adults, read more below...

Zoonoses, read more about this at Wikipedia, click here

Pet Interactions

• In the United States, >60% of households have pets
• Among dog owners, 53% consider their dog to be a member of the family
• A surprising 56% of dog owners sleep with their dog next to them; ≈50% of dogs sleep on the bed
• Among cats, 62% slept with their adult owners and another 13% slept with children

Why it is Important

• Dog Fleas & Dog Ticks Transmit Disease by biting Children and Adults.
• Dog Worms can infect Children, Adults and other Pets.
• Although Rare, Dog Heartworms have been found in people (transmitted by infected mosquitoes). 
• Therefore, Fleas, Ticks, Worms and Heartworms must be controlled in pets that closely associate with Children, Adults or other Pets.

Having pets brings many benefits, such as psychological support, friendship, and even good health practices (exercising or reducing stress).

Sharing our resting hours with our pets may be a source of psychological comfort, but because pets can bring a wide range of zoonotic pathogens (Dog Heartworms - Dog Worms - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks, etc) into our environment, sharing is also associated with risks.  These risks may be minimized with proper Zoonotic control of these parasites.  

Many dog heartworm preventatives also control common dog worms and some can control dog fleas and dog ticks.  However, none of the Dog Heartworm Preventatives do a very good job of controlling Dog Ticks.  Your Veterinarian at Dunedin Animal Medical Center will recommend the Heartworm Preventative and Flea control Meds that offers your Dog's lifestyle the best protection against Dog Heartworms - Dog Worms - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks, etc.

Dog Tick Control may require additional topical medications, ask your Veterinarian when you visit us.

Dog Heartworm Preventative

Prevents Dog Heartworms and can protect Adult Dogs and puppies against Fleas and Worms.

Dog Heartworm - Dog Worm - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks Meds, Pricing    click here

 

Dog Heartworms - a real and present danger

Heartworm disease is transmitted from dog to dog through mosquitoes. It affects thousands of dogs throughout the United States and can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms can include coughing, sluggishness and difficulty breathing, though some dogs might show no outward, clinical signs at all. Heartworms can live in an infected dog for up to 7 years! During all that time, the worms are living, breeding, and dying in your dog's blood stream. 

Dog Hookworms - a deadly burden

Hookworms attach to the small intestine of your dog and suck blood. Hookworms can infect people too. 

Dog Roundworms - beyond the "yuck" factor

Roundworms are among the most common intestinal parasites of dogs.  They can infect over 90% of puppies under 3 months of age. Dogs infected with roundworms may experience constipation, vomiting, diarrhea or may have a pot-bellied appearance. Roundworms can infect people too. 

Dog Whipworms - dangerous & deadly

Dogs can become infected with these dangerous parasites by ingesting whipworm eggs from a contaminated environment. Whipworms eggs remain viable for up to 7 years in places like your yard, dog parks, dog beaches, and other pet-friendly areas. Many whipworm infections are asymptomatic, but can result in bloody diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration and in severe cases, death.

Dog Tapeworms - just plain "gross"

Dipylidium is tapeworm of Dogs and Cats. People become infected when they accidentally swallow a flea infected with tapeworm larvae; most reported cases involve children.  Read More... follow link below to main CDC Dog and Cat Parasite page and access "T" on A to Z menu at top of page.

Additional information about the Dog Worms listed above and other less-common parasites of Dogs.  This is the main page for CDC Cat and Dog Parasites just use the A to Z index at the top of the page to look up Dog parasites:  http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/animals.html

Monthly Dog Heartworm Preventative Prices...  

Dog Heartworm Preventative is essential when you pet lives in Florida. Your Veterinarian at Dunedin Animal Medical Center will recommend the best Dog Heartworm Preventative for your Dog.  If your Dog's lifestyle warrants, additional recommendations will be made for control of Dog Worms - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks, etc.

Whatever you call them...

Dog Heartworms - Dog Worms - Dog Fleas - Dog Ticks

They are all Dog Parasites and are harmful to your pet

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