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Ticks! They're Out There!

4/22/2020

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​The start of spring with April reminds us of heartworm disease and of course tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Borrelia burgdorferi is the disease transmitted by deer ticks that cause Borreliosis (Lyme disease). A lot of fancy words, can you keep up? Tick-borne disease is not commonly talked about here in Brookings, South Dakota however it is prevalent in the area. Minnesota is a high-risk area and a close neighbor to us. If your pet is traveling to Minnesota, hunting, or in a heavily wooded area we highly recommend awareness about the tick-borne disease. 

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April Showers bring Mosquitoes! Here Comes Heartworm Season!

4/3/2020

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Everyone knows the little annoying bug that buzzes around, bites you, feeds on your blood, and goes around to its next victim. Yup, its a mosquito! Did you know those annoying bugs spread heartworm disease to your pets? It's true! Let's discuss what heartworm disease is, how it is spread, heartworm disease symptoms, and prevention. 
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Heartland Veterinary Clinic
312 Main Ave. S.
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-5252
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