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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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Pine City Animal Hospital FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Pine City Animal Hospital does not have the room nor resources available to take in lost and found pets. We will, however, take down any information in regards to the pet, scan them for microchip identification, put a posting on our Facebook page and give you a list of the nearest shelters and humane societies. We also recommend posting at www.facebook.com/LDoMN/ and www.facebook.com/LostPetsMinnesota/

No. Pine City Animal Hospital would be glad to give you numbers to a few options in the area.

No. Pine City Animal Hospital is a small companion animal clinic that deals primarily with cats and dogs. We do not deal in any large animal care and will usually refer any other exotic species elsewhere for more comprehensive care. We would be happy to get you in touch with the correct clinic for your needs.

No. Pine City Animal Hospital attempts to keep their services at an affordable rate for everyone in the surrounding community. Visit mnsnap.org for information and other resources.

Pine City Animal Hospital recommends waiting until after 6 months of age to spay and neuter. This way, we may address any other medical issues while they are under anesthesia, such as removing any remaining baby teeth. We require pre-operative examinations prior to any surgical procedures to check for any signs of illness, injury, or physical abnormalities. Any dogs that are at risk of heartworm disease will be required to have a current heartworm test. Patients 6 years and older are required to have pre-operative bloodwork performed before any procedures are performed.

Pine City Animal Hospital accepts cash, VISA, Mastercard and Discover. We also accept CareCredit on a 6-month promotional plan. If you have questions about CareCredit, please call the clinic or visit www.carecredit.com to apply.