"The public's exposure to zoonotic parasites is of a magnitude generally not recognized by veterinarians, physicians, or members of the general public.  Three to six million people in the United States are infected with Toxocara larva migrans (Roundworms) each year, and the overall seroprevalence ranges from an average of 3.5 percent to more than 23 percent in some areas."
Schantz, PM. Toxocaral larva migrans now. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1989;41(Suppl):21.

Redmond Veterinary Clinic has adopted the guidelines introduced by the Companion Animal Parasite Council to help protect you, your family and your pet from parasitic disease.

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Internal Parasites Primarily- (Animals traveling outside Central Oregon) Deworm at 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks of age with Strongid.  At approximately 12 weeks of age begin on monthly dewormer (Iverhart Max).  Recheck Fecal yearly. Alternatively- (Animals strictly staying within Central Oregon) Deworm 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks of age with Strongid then monthly with Strongid until 6 months of age. Strongid sent home in individual syringes to be administered orally every 3 months for 3 treatments.    Drontal to be administered in 2 doses 2 weeks apart yearly (or more often as needed) then Strongid sent home in individual syringes to be administered orally every 3 months for 3 treatments.   Recheck fecal yearly. *Heartworm testing yearly for those animals that travel outside of Central Oregon.  Test EOY for animals remaining in Central Oregon.	Internal Parasites Deworm at 3, 5, 7, 9 weeks of age with Strongid Outside cats- Monthly deworming beginning at 4 months with Iverhart Max. Outside cats alternative- Deworm yearly with Profendor then Strongid sent home in individual syringes to be administered orally every 3 months for 3 treatments.  Inside cats- Deworm annually with Profendor and perform fecal every 6 months.
External Parasites Frontline for animals traveling outside of Central Oregon or at risk of ticks.	External Parasites Frontline for animals traveling outside of Central Oregon or at risk of ticks.

Redmond Veterinary Clinic highly recommends that you visit the Companion Animal Parasite Council website for more information on parasitic zoonotic disease.