parasites

Ouch! It’s Black Fly Bite Season

Black fly bites my look awful, but pets usually don't really mind them. In cases where they do, Dr. Critchfield has some suggestions on how to help your pet deal with these insect bites.

2022-05-20T14:25:05-04:00Tags: black flies, black fly, Dr. Amanda Critchfield, insect bites, parasites|

Is my dog at risk for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?

Tick season is in full swing in Washtenaw County, and the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital is pulling a lot of ticks off of dogs right now. The biggest concern with these parasites is Lyme disease, and this past year individuals have contracted Lyme disease from local ticks without leaving the county.

2019-01-17T16:05:50-05:00Tags: lyme disease, parasites, tick prevention, tick removal, ticks|