Heartworm disease is on the rise. Preventatives should be used year-round. Make sure that your pet is tested annually and receives his or her preventative every single month!
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April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010March Back In for a $20 rebate
Monday, March 1st, 2010Earn a $20 rebate when you purchase one 4-pack or 6-pack Advantage Topical Solution or K9 Advantix, or one 3-pack or 6-pack Advantage Multi from Berkley Animal Clinic during March 2010 and return to our clinic for any preventative or treatment service between 4/1/10 – 12/31/10.
Mail-in rebate offer valid only with eligible product and preventive or treatment service purchases during valid mail-in rebate offer period. Offer may not be combined with other Bayer product offers. Offer not available to Bayer Animal Health employees, spouses or immediate family members. Original mail-in rebate form must be fully completed and must include original recepts for product purchased and veterinary service must be at least $20. Rebate form must be postmarked by 1/31/11. Bayer is not responsible for late, lost, damaged or misdirected mail. This offer is valid in U.S. only, except where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. One rebate per qualifying purchase and service. One rebate per household. To qualify for this rebate, you must be a legal U.S. resident and be 18 years or older. Only actual purchaser of the qualifying product and service may participate in this rebate program. Bayer reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time. Please allow 6 – 8 weeks for rebate check delivery. Rebate checks are void 90 days after date of issuance. For questions about rebate fulfillment, please call 1-866-789-3189.
Heartworms
Friday, September 18th, 2009Heartworms are worms that look very similar to roundworms, but live in the heart. Their microscopic larvae circulate in the blood and are spread by mosquitoes. Heartworms are common in dogs. Without treatment, heartworm infection causes damage to the heart and lungs and is often fatal. Therefore, prevention is crucial. A variety of convenient preventive medications are available from your veterinarian. Routine blood tests are recommended annually or more often if preventive treatment has been interrupted. Once infected, dogs can be successfully treated for heartworms, but the treatment is much more involved than that for intestinal worms.
Flea education
Monday, August 24th, 2009Fleas are about twice the size of the head of a pin and are brown in color. They scurry rapidly through your dog or cat’s hair coat and can jump several feet. Fleas can be detected by combing your pet with a fine-toothed flea comb. The presence of flea droppings is another sign. Flea droppings look like black sand. A good trick for differentiating flea droppings from dirt is to add a drop or two of water. Flea droppings contain partially digested blood, and will produce a red color when wet.
Fleas cause severe skin irritation and allergies. Your dog may scratch so much that he creates raw spots, which can become infected. Severe infestations can cause anemia. Fleas are also the carriers of tapeworms. Although fleas prefer furry creatures, they can cause itchy bites on people too.
There are many products available for flea control. The newest, safest, and most effective are available from your veterinarian. These products are also very convenient, requiring only a few drops of liquid applied once a month. You may still notice a few fleas occasionally. Sprays for the home and garden can minimize this problem. Make sure to read and follow label directions on all flea products. Some products can be dangerous to you or your dog if they are used improperly.
We recommend using Advantage, Frontline, Advantix, or Advantage Multi to help prevent fleas, or as a treatment. Feel free to call us for more information!

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