Azalea City Animal Hospital

My dog has worms that look like grains of rice, what are they?
These are usually the internal parasites called Tapeworms .
How does my pet get Tapeworms?
Your pet gets Tapeworms from the ingestion of a flea.
How can I prevent Tapewoms?
You can prevent Tapeworms by keeping your pet on a flea preventative;and if your pet is a dog keep them on Heartworm prevention such as Iverhart that controls tapeworms.

Topical Flea/Tick Monthly Prevention

Dogs

Frontline- A waterproof treatment that prevents fleas, flea eggs, ticks and chewing lice.
Promeris- A waterproof treatment that prevents fleas, ticks and helps with controlling Demodex Mange.
Advantix- Prevents fleas and ticks, it also repels mosquitos.
Advantage- Prevents fleas.

Cats

Oral Flea Monthly Prevention

Dogs

Comfortis- Chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations.

All-in-one Flea and Heartworm Monthly Prevention

Dogs

Advantage Multi- A topical treatment for fleas, heartworms and also controls Hook Worms, Round Worms and Whip Worms.

Cats

Revolution- Alcohol based topical treatment that prevents fleas, heartworms, ear mites and the internal parasites Hook worms and Round Worms.
Advantage Multi- A topical treatment that prevents fleas, heartworms and the internal parasites, Hook Worms, Round Worms and Whip Worms.

What are Heartworms?
Heartworms are parasites that mature in the chambers of the heart and block major arteries, causing heart failure and death.
How do animals get Heartworms?
When the mosquito feeds, it can transmit infective larvae to the healthy dog. The larvae penetrates the dog's skin it migrates through the tissues and develops over the next few months, eventually reaching the dog's heart.
Are Heartworms treatable?
Yes, the doctor will decide what is the best action to take after x-rays are done.
How do you prevent Heartworms?
There are several medications for Heartworm prevention that you give monthly.

Oral Heartworm Monthly Prevention

Dogs

Heartguard Plus- Prevents heartworms and the intestinal parasites Hook Worms and Round Worms.
Iverhart Max- Prevents Heartworms and the intestinal parasites Hook Worms, Round Worms and Tape Worms.
Interceptor- Prevents Heartworms and the intestinal parasites Hook Worms, Round Worms and Whip Worms.

All-in-one Flea and Heartworm Monthly Prevention

Dogs

Advantage Multi- A topical treatment for fleas, heartworms and also controls Hook Worms, Round Worms and Whip Worms.

Cats

Revolution- Alcohol based topical treatment that prevents fleas, heartworms, ear mites and the internal parasites Hook worms and Round Worms.
Advantage Multi- A topical treatment that prevents fleas, heartworms and the internal parasites, Hook Worms, Round Worms and Whip Worms.

How often should a puppy/kitten get their shots?
A puppy/kitten should have their vaccinations at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.
How old does my pet need to be to get a rabies shot?
a puppy/kitten gets their Rabies vaccination on their 4th and last set of puppy/kitten shots at 16 weeks.
How old does my pet need to be to get "fixed"?
Kittens and puppies should be anywhere from 6 to 9 months old to be neutered or spayed.