The Value of Animal Parasite Control
Parasites feed on (ectoparasites) or live within other animals (endoparasites). The most well-known offenders are fleas and ticks, representing only one part of the issue. Mites, lice, heartworm, and various intestinal and other parasites are also frequent. Parasites can cause slight annoyance to significant illnesses that, if left untreated, can be devastating to a pet’s health. Parasites are also harmful to human health. Some parasites in pets produce zoonotic infections, which means they can spread from pets to humans. Take, for example, fleas, the most frequent ectoparasite on dogs and cats. These blood-sucking insects cause dermatitis and transport and spread…
