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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: What lurks beneath

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments blue-green algae, bodies of water, cats, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, giardia, heartworm, lakes, leptospirosis, mosquitoes, pet health, pet wellness, puddles, puppies, standing water, streams, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, water, water-borne illness, waterways

Water is an essential part of life. A lot of pets do enjoy it, whether it be swimming, playing

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Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Parasites

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments fleas, heartworm, Kingston, parasites, pet health, preventative medicine, ticks, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, whipworm, worms

Do you see what I see? Yep, that is an immature heartworm (a microfilaria) from a dog. Heartworm disease is