Adult cats should be wormed every 3 months, or every 2 months if they catch mice or birds. Adult dogs should be wormed at least 4 times a year. Puppies and kittens and pregnant animals should be wormed every three weeks, as they carry a lot more worms at this stage.

The minimum recommendations is every 3 months or 4 times yearly. In situations where your pet frequently comes into contact with young children we recommend treatment for roundworm monthly. See similar questions...

Yes. It is especially important for kittens. There are four common types of worms that infect cats: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Kittens often get worms from their mothers and should be wormed between four and twelve weeks of age by your veterinarian. Tapeworms tend to reoccur the most often because fleas transmit them. Bits of tapeworm are visible in the cat's feces and on the cat's anus and look like long grains of rice. See similar questions...

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident. See similar questions...

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected. See similar questions...

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website. See similar questions...

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up. See similar questions...

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag. See similar questions...

the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database. See similar questions...

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals. See similar questions...

No. You are welcome to come to the shelter at any time during business hours and see our pets available for adoption. Our business hours are 11-3 Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 on Saturday. Also, all of our pets are available to view at any time on this web site by clicking the "Our Pets" link at the top of each page. Each pets' bio includes at least one photo and all of the information we have on that specific pet. See similar questions...

Though moles rarely come above ground, it is a possibility, and your dog or cat may want to play with the mole. Because of mole illnesses, a mole lurking on your property can pose a danger to domestic dogs and cats. Your dog or cat will likely be tempted to dig moles to the surface in your yard, which will also cause more lawn damage. See similar questions...

Sorry, but dogs and cats are boarded in separate areas of the facility. A cat in the dog area would probably be very scared of all the strange dogs and vise versa. See similar questions...

Illness with the H5N1 avian flu has been reported among domestic and exotic cats in Asia, which is unusual. Since the H5N1 avian flu virus has not been identified in Arizona or the United States, dogs and cats which may capture wild birds are not at risk for this disease. See similar questions...

Heartworm is prevalent throughout most of Australia, and preventative treatment may be needed. Your puppy/dog may be on the daily tablet according to its weight or another form of regular treatment. Consult your puppy breeder and/or local veterinarian who are aware of conditions and requirements in your area. See similar questions...

Simple, in this case I would, if possible, bring along some eggs since they don't require the same storage as meat. I would consider getting some baby food from a health food store. I would also bring along my pet's nutritional supplements. You can use some tofu products like tofu wieners as a temporary source of protein if necessary; and depending on where I was, I would see about buying some meat from a butcher and feeding it to the dogs and/or cats that same day. See similar questions...

Reduces your pet's desire to roam in search of a mate -- this also helps reduce the problems of free roaming animals; for example, car accidents and pet theft See similar questions...

The H5N1 HPAI virus is not present in the United States at this time. Therefore, wild birds, including Canada Geese, turkeys, and song birds, pose little risk to you or your pets. Keeping cats and dogs indoors, unless being walked on a leash or otherwise confined, is best for their safety, regardless of risk of infection with the virus. Cats and dogs allowed to roam outdoors are exposed to many dangers, including automobile injuries, animal bites, poisoning, and other infectious diseases. See similar questions...

There is no evidence that bird flu is a risk to dogs. Recently, there have been reports of a canine influenza virus in the U.S. but this is a different flu virus that affects only dogs. There is evidence from the Asian outbreak that the bird flu virus might affect cats fed raw poultry, but there is currently no cause for concern because the virus is not present in the U.S. See similar questions...