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The Importance of Parasite Testing

Yes, we live in the north and have very cold and snowy winters. Intuitively, one would think that this would help kill many parasites. Believe it or not, we do actually see lots of pets with intestinal parasites in Massachusetts. Even pets that spend all or much of their time indoors or in a fenced yard are not immune. Pretty much every day, we see fecal test reports come back from the lab with positive results.

Animal Farm Pet Hospital

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10 months ago

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Everything You Need to Know

To make your pet's first visit as smooth as possible, bring any previous medical records and arrive a few minutes early to fill out any necessary forms. If your pet is anxious, let us know in advance so we can take extra steps to ensure their comfort.