Parasite control is an important part of your dog or cat’s overall health plan. A parasite control regiment should start when your pet is young and continue throughout their lifetime. Most parasites fall into 2 basic categories which are integral and external parasites. At Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic we follow the CDC recommendations and guidelines for parasite control for both cats and dogs. In general, we recommend parasite preventatives that protect against internal and external parasites as well as offer recommendations that are tailored to fit your pet’s unique health needs.
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Monday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-12:30 pm
Friday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
8:30 am-11:00 am
Sunday:
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Petimonials
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"Brought my kitty over mid treatment for urinary issues after a horrid experience with another vet. The staff were amazing and kitty loved them! Love love love this clinic!"Nancie C.
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"Dr. Hays and his team are 100% dependable in providing the highest quality care for our 4 legged family members. I can count on them to be kind, efficient, and highly competent."Barbara A.
Featured Articles
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Fish
If you’re thinking of getting a pet fish, you should know that your veterinarian has a lot of good advice about pet ownership. Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners. Here’s more valuable information about choosing ...
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Caring for Senior Cats
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today’s cats can live well into their teen years. It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older. However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy. As cats age, they are at greater risk for ...
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Feline Stomatitis: Treatments
Cats rarely display their pain, but cats with feline stomatitis are often the exception. If your cat appears to have mouth pain, is reluctant to eat, doesn't want to groom, is drooling, and doesn't want you to open its mouth, it may be suffering from this debilitating, degenerative oral condition, and ...
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Feline Leukemia Virus: What You Need to Know
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat's immune system. Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders. How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia Cats get feline leukemia from other cats. ...
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Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection
Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets. But family cats with normal, every day habits can pose a risk to expectant women. Women's immune systems can be disturbed by a parasite carried in fecal matter. If you're the primary caretaker of your family's feline friend it ...
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Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love
The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health are a result of how comfortable they are in their environment. Understanding how our cats interact with their environment can help us create a space for owners and cats to mutually thrive ...
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Catnip: Why Cats Love It
Few things stimulate a cat's pleasure faster than catnip. Exposure to this simple herb can reveal a new side to their feline personality. Many cats will go crazy at the smell of this plant. Catnip has a reputation of being a feline drug and many cat owners wonder if it is safe to give it to their pet. ...
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Zoonosis
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and ticks) can also carry zoonotic diseases ...
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Sugar Gliders
Thinking of getting a sugar glider? These tiny marsupials are energetic and friendly, making them popular choices as pets. Though they weigh less than a half-pound, they're more closely related to kangaroos than they are flying squirrels. If you think a sugar glider would make an ideal pet for your family, ...
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain ...
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