Heartworm, Flea & Tick Treatment
for Pets
in Ann Arbor, MI
Internal and external parasites in dogs and cats can cause animal illness and spread parasites to other pets, and in some cases people. If your pet has heartworms, fleas, ticks, or intestinal worms, they should be treated as soon as possible for their health and the health of the animals and humans around them. Animal Urgent Center in Ann Arbor, MI can perform parasite screenings and provide safe, effective treatment to eradicate infestations in pets.
About Internal
& External Parasites
Internal parasites include heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. These pests only live inside your pet, with most living in the intestine. Heartworms, however, will find their way to the heart and lungs and gather in the major arteries around those organs.
External parasites are naturally the opposite, feeding and propagating on the surface of the skin. Parasites that fall into this category include fleas, ticks, and mites.
Does Your Pet Have Parasites?
What Diseases can Parasites Spread to My Pet?
Treatment and future prevention of parasites is paramount to your pet’s health and safety, especially since these pests are capable of transmitting disease.
Common parasite-borne diseases include:
- Heartworm disease (transmitted by mosquitoes carrying heartworm larvae)
- Lyme disease (transmitted by deer ticks)
- Ehrlichiosis (transmitted by ticks)
- Anaplasmosis (transmitted by deer ticks)
- Flea allergy dermatitis (transmitted by fleas)
- Tapeworm (transmitted by swallowing an infected flea)
If you think your dog or cat has parasites, contact us!
We are happy to see you during our opening hours to provide urgent medical attention.