Yearly Diagnostic Screening

 Southwest Wisconsin is a haven for heartworms and ticks - they love it here! Fortunately there are easy ways to prevent these unwanted guests from invading your home and infecting your dog. Heartworms are spread by a mosquito bite, and even if your dog is only in your yard for bathroom breaks, it is still possible to become infected with heartworms, which are difficult and expensive to treat and can be fatal. Every year a simple blood test is performed right here at Family Pet Hospital to test for heartworms, and 3 common tick-bourne diseases (Lyme, Erlichia, and Anaplasmosis).  Catching these diseases early is essential for the health of your dog!