• June 2, 2025

  Tapeworms

  Tapeworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. There are several types of tapeworms that can affect dogs and cats, but Dipylidium caninum is the most common. 

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  May 22, 2025

  Pet Allergies | Understanding the Itch

  Learn more about the most common signs and triggers of pet allergies, along with helpful tips for managing them at home.

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• May 19, 2025

  Roundworms

  Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. As the name implies, these worms are large, round worms averaging 3-6” in length.

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• May 12, 2025

  Preventing Parasites In Your Pet

  The Companion Animal Parasite Council has developed important guidelines for protecting pets and pet owners from parasitic infections. St. Francis Animal Hospital is committed to providing you with these important guidelines and helping you make choices that will protect your loved ones.

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  May 6, 2025

  5 Ways Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health

  Highlighting 5 major benefits pet ownership can have on your mental health. 

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• May 5, 2025

  Vaccinations in Dogs and Cats

  Core vaccines are vaccines that every cat, regardless of risk factors, should receive. Core vaccines in cats include vaccination against feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia and rabies.

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• May 1, 2025

  Coccidiosis

  Coccidiosis is an infection with a one-celled protozoal organism called coccidia. Coccidia are not worms, but they are microscopic parasites that live within the cells of the intestinal lining.

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