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Deworming & Parasite Control: Keeping Your Pet Healthy from the Inside Out
Parasites aren’t always visible, but they can cause serious health issues if left untreated. Deworming and parasite control are key components of your pet’s wellness care—helping protect them from discomfort, illness, and even diseases that can spread to humans.

Whether your pet is an adventurous pup or a stay-at-home cat, regular parasite protection is essential to their health.

Why Deworming and Parasite Control Matter

Intestinal worms, fleas, ticks, and heartworms can impact pets at any age. Some pets show clear signs, like scooting or vomiting, while others have no symptoms at all. Without proper prevention, parasites can lead to:

  • Digestive issues (vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss)

  • Anemia or malnutrition

  • Itchy skin or allergic reactions

  • Life-threatening conditions like heartworm disease

  • Transmission of parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms, to humans

That’s why prevention and routine screening are just as important as treatment.

Common Internal and External Parasites

Internal Parasites (Worms):

  • Roundworms

  • Hookworms

  • Whipworms

  • Tapeworms

  • Giardia

  • Coccidia

External Parasites:

  • Fleas

  • Ticks

  • Mites

  • Lice

How We Protect Your Pet

Our parasite prevention plans are tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors. We offer:

  • Oral or topical monthly preventatives

  • Flea and tick treatments

  • Deworming protocols for puppies, kittens, and adult pets

  • Annual fecal exams to detect internal parasites

  • Annual heartworm testing and prevention

  • Treatment for diagnosed infections or infestations

If your pet is active outdoors, visits dog parks, travels, or lives in a multi-pet home, more frequent parasite prevention may be recommended.

What to Watch For

  • Visible worms in stools or around the rear

  • Diarrhea or vomiting

  • Weight loss despite normal eating

  • Excessive itching or biting at the skin

  • Scooting or dragging the bottom

  • Coughing (possible sign of heartworms)

If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to schedule a visit so we can test and treat promptly.

Protecting your pet from parasites is easier than treating the effects of an infestation. Regular prevention helps keep your pet comfortable, healthy, and protected year-round.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health. Book your appointment today.

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FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

East Longmeadow Animal Hospital advises the following common vaccinations your pet will receive from the time they are a puppy or kitten and when they are an adult animal. Core Vaccines: Rabies (Canines and Felines) (by Mass. state law) Canine Parvovirus (Canines only) Canine Hepatitis (Canines only) Feline Calicivirus (Felines only) Feline Rhitnotracheitis (Felines only) Lifestyle Vaccines: Lepto Bordetella Influenza

Euthanasia is an option considered for a pet when recovery or a comfortable existence is highly unlikely. If you are considering euthanasia for your pet, please schedule an appointment so our staff at East Longmeadow Animal Hospital can evaluate your pet and provide you with the medical treatment options available.

Euthanasia is an injection of an anesthetic overdose into a vein of your pet which causes them to pass away quickly and painlessly. We also offer End-of-Life & Euthanasia services here at East Longmeadow Animal Hospital.

East Longmeadow Animal Hospital advises that Kittens and puppies require vaccinations between 6-8 weeks, then 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. After that, your kitten and puppy should receive annual check-ups to receive routine care and rabies vaccinations by state law.

Rabies vaccine is required by Mass. state law. East Longmeadow Animal Hospital recommends cats receive rabies annually and canines every three years after their first initial rabies vaccines.

East Longmeadow Animal Hospital advised the following for neutering. Dogs: Typically dogs are neutered around six to nine months of age. If you have an adult dog, they can still be neutered. For canines, spay and neuter recommendations vary based on breed and size of the pet. Your vet will provide you with recommendations based on the individual patient during an exam. Cats: Kittens can be spayed or neutered as young as six months old. It is recommended that you spay or neuter your cat before they are five months old.