Category Archives: General Information

 Heartworms can be transmitted to pets by more than seventy species of mosquitoes. The heartworm larvae develop within the mosquito. When the mosquito bites the dog, it transfuses the larvae into the dog’s body tissue. From there, the larvae travel … Continue reading →

Did you Know? – The cat flea is the most common flea on pets, including dogs. – Fleas ingest 15 times their body weight in blood each day. – In just 30 days in ideal conditions, 10 female fleas can … Continue reading →

Dogs and cats are wonderful companions. It’s no wonder we consider them our best friends. Their love for us is unconditional, and we regard them as true-blue members of our families. The least we can do is give them the … Continue reading →

Rabies virus is a serious and deadly disease, so pet owners should be aware of the dangers and laws concerning rabies. Rabies is a virus that is passed between mammals, including humans. The main reservoir hosts of rabies virus include: … Continue reading →

Intestinal parasites are something that most every pet and owner has to deal with at some point. There are many different types of intestinal parasites. Some of the most common of these are the parasitic worms (Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, and … Continue reading →

Euthanasia is an action that we take very seriously here at Labahn Veterinary Hospital. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines euthanasia as: “the act or practice of killing or permitting death of the hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) … Continue reading →

*Note – for pricing, please see Microchip Pricing, in the canine and feline health sections. Microchipping is one of the few permanent methods of accurately identifying a pet. In recent years, the technology of the microchip has evolved to include … Continue reading →