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People, Pets, and Pesky Internal Parasites

Hookworms, roundworms and whipworms, oh my! From embedding in your pet’s intestines to eating their partially digested food, parasites are some of the peskiest pests for pets around. But they’re not just for pets — people can get them, too, because...

Horrible Horrible Heartworms

by Huntcliff Vet | Our Pet Patients

Heartworms: the dreaded diagnosis. These spaghetti-looking parasitic perversions attack one of the most precious parts of our pets — their hearts. I suppose you could say that, by extension, they attack our hearts as well when we see our pets suffering. Whose...

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate — Is It Even a Question? (The Canine Version)

by Huntcliff Vet | Our Pet Patients

We hear the word “vaccines” and we’re not sure what to think. Are they necessary? How important are they? The short answers are, “YES” and “VERY.” The longer answer is — well, it depends on what disease we’re...