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Treating and preventing internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.

Deworming & Parasite Control: Keeping Your Pet Healthy from the Inside Out
Parasites aren’t always visible, but they can cause serious health issues if left untreated. Deworming and parasite control are key components of your pet’s wellness care—helping protect them from discomfort, illness, and even diseases that can spread to humans.

Whether your pet is an adventurous pup or a stay-at-home cat, regular parasite protection is essential to their health.

Why Deworming and Parasite Control Matter

Intestinal worms, fleas, ticks, and heartworms can impact pets at any age. Some pets show clear signs, like scooting or vomiting, while others have no symptoms at all. Without proper prevention, parasites can lead to:

  • Digestive issues (vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss)

  • Anemia or malnutrition

  • Itchy skin or allergic reactions

  • Life-threatening conditions like heartworm disease

  • Transmission of parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms, to humans

That’s why prevention and routine screening are just as important as treatment.

Common Internal and External Parasites

Internal Parasites (Worms):

  • Roundworms

  • Hookworms

  • Whipworms

  • Tapeworms

  • Giardia

  • Coccidia

External Parasites:

  • Fleas

  • Ticks

  • Mites

  • Lice

How We Protect Your Pet

Our parasite prevention plans are tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors. We offer:

  • Oral or topical monthly preventatives

  • Flea and tick treatments

  • Deworming protocols for puppies, kittens, and adult pets

  • Annual fecal exams to detect internal parasites

  • Annual heartworm testing and prevention

  • Treatment for diagnosed infections or infestations

If your pet is active outdoors, visits dog parks, travels, or lives in a multi-pet home, more frequent parasite prevention may be recommended.

What to Watch For

  • Visible worms in stools or around the rear

  • Diarrhea or vomiting

  • Weight loss despite normal eating

  • Excessive itching or biting at the skin

  • Scooting or dragging the bottom

  • Coughing (possible sign of heartworms)

If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to schedule a visit so we can test and treat promptly.


Protecting your pet from parasites is easier than treating the effects of an infestation. Regular prevention helps keep your pet comfortable, healthy, and protected year-round.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health. Book your appointment today.

FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sundays we are closed. We do walk-in hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM?

Yes, we do. Lafayette Animal Hospital carries Royal Canin products primarily, but we do have some Hill's Science Diet and Purina prescription diets on hand.

Lafayette Animal Hospital does have a few pages on our website dedicated to pet wellness, and on those pages, we explain what vaccinations are recommended for your pet's species and age group. Please feel free to click on the page below that fits your pet's description: Puppy and Kitten Care: puppies and kittens under 1 year of age. Wellness Care: Adult dog or cat over 1 year of age. Senior Pet Care: Senior dog or cat 7 years of age or older. If you have a question as to which vaccinations your pet is currently up to date on, please call our office.

The only payment plan that Lafayette Animal Hospital offers is through CareCredit. To learn more, please visit our CareCredit page.

Yes, Lafayette Animal Hospital does require payment at the time that services are rendered.

Cost varies depending on many different variables, including but not limited to, type of treatment needed, type of animal, etc. Please call Lafayette Animal Hospital for an estimate. Please keep in the mind that the estimate that you receive is just an estimation. The total cost is subject to decrease or increase depending on what the doctor concludes after examining your pet and talking with you. Feel free to ask your doctor or technician when you are in the exam room for a more accurate quote once the plan of action is determined.