Welcome to the Woodruff Road Animal Hospital Monthly Focus Page!
Each month, we will focus on health issues that may be relevant to your family pet. While not designed to be all-inclusive, the information provided should serve as a starting point for contemplation and discussion with your veterinarian team. As an additional service, each month’s article will be archived on our website so that you can access them at your leisure. Please feel free to contact us at Woodruff Road Animal Hospital for further information, recommendations, or assistance. It is our goal to keep you informed and provide superior client service and satisfaction for you and your pet!
Most sincerely,
Deborah Perzak, DVM
The Perils of Flea and Tick Season
Well folks, flea and tick season is upon us (as are the early dog days of summer!). One of the most frequent problems we see this time of year are animals presenting to our veterinary hospital with skin or other health problems related to fleas and ticks. By the time you notice fleas or ticks on your pet, the fleas have already injected salivary proteins into your dog or cat’s skin, both have had the opportunity to transmit infectious agents, and both have begun laying eggs in your home and yard! To make things worse, ticks can transmit disease agents to your dog or cat before the pests are even found and removed.
Deborah Perzak DVM
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