VCA Joliet Animal Hospital

There are numerous local medical issues that can impact your pet's health, and that require your attention over the whole year. For example, there's heartworm, which can affect both dogs and cats. Since it's transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. But since the winter temperatures do not get cold enough here to kill mosquito eggs, it's a year-round risk. Likewise for the potential for flea and tick infestation, or intestinal parasites, each of which poses a problem in any season.