Have you fallen for any of these flea and tick Myths? Find out if it’s a myth or truth from Dr. Alice. #1 Fleas and Ticks are a summertime issue. Myth: Our peak flea season in this part of Ohio actually seems to be fall. The weather gets chilly and all the fleas say “Hey, where can we live now?,” … Read More
Infections and Parasites and Allergies, Oh My! What’s causing your itchy pet?
“Why is my pet itchy?” “Itchy pet” is probably the most common type of appointment we see at MetroPet during the spring and summer months. The answer may not be as simple as we all hope. Fortunately, we stay up-to-date on the best ways to diagnose and treat skin problems and we have an effective plan. When trying to figure … Read More
Ticks! How to protect your pets
Why do you need to be thinking about ticks? Ticks are active in every month of the year, no matter the temperature. They are very hardy and while they may be more or less active at a given time, they are ALWAYS active. There are a number of serious diseases in our area that are carried by ticks: Lyme Disease, … Read More
