Compassion Veterinary Health Care Center  
An American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Member
An elite group of only 14% of North American Animal Hospitals  
Adjacent to Route 9   Easily accessible to Dutchess and Ulster County
Alan E. Schwartz DVM   James Debitteto DVM ABVP  Louise-Anne Morin DVM
235 South Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12601 845-473-0358
Dr. S' Page  
August

It's a really bad flea season.
Actually flea season runs from mid summer through December and is dependent
on the weather .
When we have a wet and warm spring and summer, the fleas thrive. And that's
what we have now. Keep in mind that the only way we know that we have a flea
infestation is by seeing actual fleas on an animal or seeing  the "flea dirt", a salt
and pepper looking mixture which is really eggs and excrement of the flea.
Many people will say that they don't have fleas because their animals are not
itching. But the majority of the animals with fleas don't mind them. They have to be
allergic to the bite of the flea. And mostly with the allergic animals, you won't see
the fleas because the pets are so itchy they over self groom themselves and eat
most of the fleas.
Prevention is the rule and the once monthly topical products as Frontline, are safe
and effective, and work for ticks as well.
Also keep in mind that any animal with fleas also has tape worms, since the flea
carries the tape worm egg and larvae  when the pet eats the flea it gets tapeworm.
Quite a horror story!
At any rate, if you suspect fleas just call our office. The front office staff is very
knowledgeable.
Check out Healthypet.com
The American Animal Hospital Association
pet owner's website. We are accredited
hospital members.