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Ear Mites in Cats – Creepy Crawlies in the Ears

October 15, 2018 by CriticalCareDVM

Halloween – one of my favorite days of the year – is just around the corner! With this ghoulie holiday comes images of sorts of creepy crawlies that are sure to make your skin crawl. Did you know cats can be infested by various creepy crawlies? One of the most common critters are ear mites. … [Read more…]

Hookworms in Dogs & Cats – Blood-Sucking Parasites in our Pets

February 26, 2018 by CriticalCareDVM

Recently I came across a news story of a couple who visited the Dominican Republic. While in the tropical paradise, they became infected with a parasite from the genus Ancylostoma. more commonly known as hookworms. They likely contracted this painful parasitic infestation while walking barefoot on the local beaches of Punta Cana. I wanted to … [Read more…]

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