Allergies are very common in dogs. We see at least several appointments a day about them.

A lot of times we're going to be looking at the skin, so we may do a skin cytology or a skin scrape. We're also going to be doing a full physical exam to see if we see any issues that may be caused by allergies.

Yes, some intestinal worms can also affect humans. Hence, it is important to maintain cleanliness and wash your hands after cleaning the litter box.

Keeping the litter box clean is crucial. I recommend cleaning it at least weekly, if not daily.

Yes, there is. I usually recommend a monthly heartworm preventative treatment, which typically includes a dewormer.

To prevent tapeworms, it is essential to prevent fleas as well. This can be done by ensuring that your cat is on a monthly flea preventative treatment.

Unfortunately, yes, indoor cats can also get intestinal parasites because we could inadvertently bring the parasite eggs in on our shoes.

Cats can acquire parasites when they clean their feet after using the litter box or going outside. The parasites could possibly get picked up during this process.

Yes, all intestinal parasites can be prevented.

If your cat gets worms, they may experience vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and a dull hair coat. In severe cases, it can lead to death.