Yearly Diagnostic Screening

Northwestern Illinois is a haven for heartworms and ticks - they love it here! Fortunately there are easy ways to prevent these unwanted guested from invading your home and infecting your dog.  Heartworms are spread by a mosquito bite and even if your dog is only in your yard for bathroom breaks, it is still possible to become infected with heartworms which are difficult and expensive to treat and can be fatal. Every year a simple blood test is performed right here at Galena Square Veterinary Clinic to test for: Heartworms, and 3 common tick-bourne diseases (Lyme, Erlichia, and Anaplasmosis).  Catching these diseases early is essential for the health of your dog! 

Two viral diseases that are highly contagious in cats and kittens are Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency (FIV).  These diseases are spread through bodily fluids and bites and can be deadly.  If your cat is occasionally outdoors and exposed to these diseases they should be tested for on a yearly basis.