Blog: Pet Parasite Prevention

Getting Your Pet Ready for Spring

5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for Spring

After a long, cold winter and with the recent arrival of spring, people and their pets are eager to get outside and enjoy the nice weather! Is your pet ready for spring? Take a look at the following recommendations to ensure your pet’s health and safety while we head into...

What You Know About Ticks in Saskatoon

What Diseases do Ticks Carry?

The main ticks you will find in Saskatchewan include the winter tick (D. albipictus), the wood tick (D. andresoni), the American dog tick (D. variabilis), and rarely the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis).

Getting to Know Ticks

How to Identify Ticks in your Pets

Ticks are a troublesome parasite that is not always easy to spot on your pet. They are a spider-like, egg-shaped creature that has 8 legs. They can vary in size from 1mm to 1cm.

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Event: Parasite Seminar

We want to invite you to our parasite seminar here at Cumberland Veterinary Clinic!