Dogs
Mosquito Concerns in Dogs: general discomfort from bites especially for dogs with allergies, Heartworm (three confirmed cases at Dogwood Pet Hospital), West Nile (one confirmed case in West Linn).
Recommendations:
- Deet Wipes — lightly wipe ears, nose, and underbelly.
- Avon Skin So Soft
- Give a monthly heartworm preventative: Sentinel (tablet), Heartgard Plus (chewable treat form), and Revolution (topical). We recommend Sentinel since it has the added benefit of flea and certain intestinal parasite prevention.
Cats
Mosquito Concerns in Cats: general discomfort from bites especially for cats with allergies. Although hearmworm in cats is extremely low in this area, it does exist.
Recommendations:
- Deet Wipes — lightly wipe ears, nose, and underbelly.
- Avon Skin So Soft.
- Monthly heartworm preventive available: Revolution (topical).
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