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Treating and preventing internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.

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

Answers to your top FAQs on veterinary care.

These procedures are priced according to species, size/weight, and any special circumstances such as cryptorchidism in males and pregnancy or pyometra in females. If you have yet to establish care, please schedule an appointment to discuss this with a veterinarian. If your patient has already been seen by a veterinarian, please ask one of our client service representatives for an estimate. The estimate will include the surgery, anesthesia, pre-op bloodwork, and any medications to go home.

Without examining your pet, we cannot be sure. Some spay/neuter facilities do not use the green line tattoo. Some male dogs have undescended testicles, a condition called cryptorchidism. Some female dogs may have a scar on their abdomen from a cesarean section or other abdominal procedure other than a spay. When you bring in your pet to establish care, we can discuss any diagnostics that can aid in determining their status.

This depends on factors such as the age, size, and sensitivity of the patient. These concerns will be addressed by the veterinarian prior to scheduling the procedure so that a specialized plan can be made for your pet.

We recommend making an appointment to establish care with a veterinarian, and we will review the records from the shelter to determine what vaccinations, parasite control and prevention, etc., may still be needed.

You may bring the stray dog or cat in for us to scan for a microchip, but we do not take in strays, and we will direct you to the Regional Animal Services of King County.

We do not offer payment plans, and payment is due when services are provided. However, we provide estimates for all of our services and work hard to develop treatment plans that work within your budget. We accept all major credit cards, and we also accept CareCredit and Scratch which are third-party financing options. We are also happy to direct you to financial aid resources and low-cost programs based in the Seattle area.