Frequently Asked Questions

• My dog has been scratching at his ears lately. Does he have ear mites?
• Should my dog take heartworm prevention?

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• My dog has been scratching at his ears lately. Does he have ear mites?

  Most likely, no. Ear mites tend to affect only kittens and the likelihood of ear mites in a dog is very low. If your dog is scratching at his ears there is a good chance that he has another type of infection -- yeast or bacterial. These range from mild to serious so we should see him as soon as possible to figure out what is going on and get treatment started.
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• Should my dog take heartworm prevention?

  Absolutely!!! Heartworm disease is very prevalent in the southeast and completely preventable with monthly medication. The preventives are inexpensive and easy to administer. In addition the medication will also prevent intestinal parasites. We recommend all patients be on prevention year round. Give us a call so that we may guide you to the right product for your dog.
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