Blog: parasites

Giardia in Pets

What is Giardia? Giardia was first discovered in the 1600s by Antony van Leeuwenhoek while studying a sample of his own stool. Giardiasis is a common intestinal disease found in our pets all around the world. Looking at the picture to the left, you can see it is a single-celled…

Canadian Parasites – Where to Find Them and How to Treat Them

In each region of Canada, you will encounter different parasites, each with its own set of problems and treatments.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.

A cat scratching itself

Flea season is coming – new methods of control

Fun Fact! It has been suggested that there is a central brain mechanism responsible for the generation of the itch sensation in the absence of an itch stimuli. It is possible that sensory inputs from various regions, not specifically related to itch, may be wrongfully interpreted as being “itchy”.