04/17/2025
WORMS, WORM-EVERYWHERE!
Meet Cooper — a sweet, bouncy dog who originally came to see us just for his routine vaccines. During his visit, Cooper’s pet parent mentioned that he’d been peeing more often lately. Thanks to our in-house diagnostic technology and smart AI tools, we quickly collected a urine sample and confirmed a lower urinary tract infection (UTI). With antibiotics on board, Cooper was on the road to recovery…
But wait — there’s more!
Right near the finish line of his antibiotics, Cooper developed some unfortunate liquid side effects (yes, diarrhea!). While it could’ve been from the medication, we wanted to be sure it wasn’t something more. We recommended a f***l test to rule out parasites, but Cooper wasn’t feeling ready to go just yet.
Fast forward to the walkout... Cooper made a splashy exit — and guess what? We jumped on the opportunity and tested the sample immediately using our in-house digital f***l analyzer powered by AI.
Result: 1,767 ROUNDWORM EGGS!
That’s right — nearly two thousand little wormy passengers.
So, what are roundworms, and why should you care?
Roundworms are common intestinal parasites that can be picked up from the environment, other animals, or even passed from mom to pup. They live in the intestines, stealing nutrients and causing things like diarrhea, weight loss, and a pot-bellied appearance. The scary part? Their eggs can survive in the soil for YEARS, waiting to infect again.
Their life cycle is sneaky:
Eggs are ingested.
Larvae hatch and migrate through the body.
They mature in the intestines and start laying more eggs.
And the cycle continues...
But here’s where modern vet medicine shines.
With AI-powered f***l testing and advanced diagnostics, we were able to diagnose and count those pesky eggs — and start deworming immediately. Plus, Cooper’s getting started on monthly heartworm prevention, which doesn’t just protect against heartworms, but also prevents intestinal parasites like roundworms and hookworms too!
Why Heartworm Prevention is a Year-Round Must:
Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes. (Yes, even the sneaky winter ones.)
Preventatives also tackle other parasites that can impact your pet’s health — and even spread to humans!
They’re safe, easy, and one of the best investments in your pet’s long-term well-being.
Thanks to technology, teamwork, and some perfect p**p timing, Cooper is now parasite-free and feeling great!
Got questions about parasites or prevention? Drop them below or come in and see us for your pet’s wellness visit today!