About Pets: Pet Parasite Problems

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor It was a mild winter and so far, spring has been warmer than usual. This kind of weather can mean problems for pet owners in the form of parasites that can attack our animal companions. Read on to learn more about the types of parasites that you should watch for, how to treat common infestations, and how to prevent them from coming back! Parasite Infestations in Pet Birds Parasites can affect birds tremendously, just as they can affect other animals and people. More than just worms or mites, parasites can come in many forms. Because parasite infestations can be critical, it's important to for bird owners to familiarize themselves with the most common parasites that infect birds and the symptoms that they cause. See More About:  identifying sick birds  parasites in birds  bird health All About Dog Ticks Our canine companions become prime real estate for ticks and other parasites during warm weather. Check out this insightful article to learn about the tick life cycle, how to remove a tick from your dog, and more! See More About:  ticks and dogs  canine parasites  tick removal Cat Flea Control Fleas are no fun, but with a little effort it can be easy to control flea infestations in our feline friends. Read on for helpful information on getting fleas off of your cat and out of your home for good! See More About:  cat flea control  flea comb  flea dirt Parasites that Affect Dogs and Cats In addition to fleas and ticks, there are a host of other parasites that can affect your pet -- mites, tapeworms, and roundworms to name a few. Your Guide to Veterinary Medicine, Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, explains the basics of pet parasites and how to prevent them in this informative article. See More About:  veterinary parasites  worms  fleas Pets Ads Dog Pet Human Parasites Worm Cat and Dog Your Pets Vet Cat Information Featured Articles Facts About Invertebrates Ich in Freshwater Fish Parasites on Saltwater Fish Puppies and Heartworm Disease Deworming Your Horse Dealing With Pet Lice   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement