Heartworm & Intestinal Parasite Testing
Heartworm & Intestinal Parasite Testing for Dogs & Cats in Ozark, MO
Protecting your pet from parasites is one of the most important steps you can take for their long-term health. Heartworms, intestinal worms, and other parasites can cause serious, painful, and sometimes life-threatening conditions if not detected early. At McClure Veterinary Clinic, we provide comprehensive parasite testing and prevention plans designed to keep your dog or cat safe, healthy, and comfortable year-round.
Comprehensive Heartworm & Parasite Testing for Dogs and Cats
Keeping your pet protected from heartworm and intestinal parasites is essential for their long-term health. At McClure Veterinary Clinic, we provide dependable testing and prevention to detect problems early, reduce health risks, and ensure your pet stays happy, healthy, and safe year-round.
Parasites are more common than most pet owners realize, and pets of any age or lifestyle can be affected. Many parasites show no early symptoms, making routine testing the only reliable way to catch problems early.
Heartworm and intestinal parasites can lead to:
Heart and lung damage
Digestive issues
Weight loss and nutritional deficiencies
Organ inflammation
Severe illness or fatal complications if untreated
Routine testing allows us to detect infections early and start treatment before they become serious.
Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes and can cause life-threatening damage to your pet’s heart, lungs, and bloodstream.
Because symptoms develop slowly, pets can carry heartworms for months without showing signs.
Annual heartworm testing is essential because:
Prevention isn’t effective if heartworms are already present
Missed doses or late medication can leave pets vulnerable
Early detection dramatically reduces the risk of complications
Our team uses safe, fast, and accurate testing to confirm your pet’s status and recommend the right prevention plan.
Intestinal Parasite Testing & Prevention for Dogs and Cats
Intestinal parasites are common in both dogs and cats, and many pets can carry them without showing any early symptoms. At McClure Veterinary Clinic, we provide comprehensive intestinal parasite screening to detect roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, giardia, and other harmful parasites before they affect your pet’s health. Through routine fecal exams, year-round parasite prevention, and personalized protection plans tailored to your pet’s lifestyle, we help ensure your pet stays healthy while reducing the risk of parasites spreading to your home or family.
Pets can pick up intestinal parasites from soil, contaminated water, wildlife, fleas, and even from simply going outdoors. Some parasites are zoonotic, meaning they can spread to people.
Common intestinal parasites include:
Roundworms
Hookworms
Whipworms
Tapeworms
Giardia
Coccidia
Regular fecal exams help us identify these parasites early so we can treat them quickly and prevent future infections.
Treating parasitic infections can be expensive, stressful, and medically complex — especially with conditions like heartworm disease.
Preventative care offers:
Lower cost compared to treatment
Consistent year-round protection
Peace of mind for you and your family
A healthier, happier life for your pet
We carry trusted, veterinarian-recommended preventatives for both dogs and cats.
Every pet has unique risks based on:
Age and health status
Outdoor exposure
Travel habits
Local parasite prevalence
Lifestyle (indoor vs. outdoor, daycare, grooming, etc.)
Our veterinarians tailor prevention plans to your pet’s needs to ensure the safest and most effective coverage.
Schedule an Appointment
We’d love to meet you and your pet. Request an appointment today, and our team will follow up to confirm your visit and guide you through the next steps.
