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Claremont Animal Hospital

Parasite Information

Please use the resources below to learn about common parasites, insects, and the diseases they transmit in New Hampshire, along with guidance on protecting and treating your pet and home.

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General Parasite Resources

  1. General Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
  2. 2026 Parasite Forecast
  3. Current Parasite Maps

Parasitic Vectors

  1. Fleas
  2. Ticks:

    Brown Dog Tick
    American Dog Tick
    Deer Tick
    Lone Star Tick

  3. Mosquitos

Flea-Born Diseases

  1. Flea Tapeworm

Tick-Born Diseases

  1. Anaplasma
  2. Lyme
  3. Erlichia

Mosquito Born Diseases

  1. Heartworm

Intestinal Parasites

  1. Hookworms
  2. Coccidia
  3. Giardia
  4. Roundworms