Parasite Prevention

Prevention is the First Step

Parasites like fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks can cause serious issues for your pet, from itching and irritation to life-threatening diseases. Luckily, there are ways to prevent and treat these pesky problems.

Fleas

Fleas can cause severe itching, allergies, and even transmit tapeworms and diseases. They can infest not only pets like dogs, cats, and ferrets but also your home and family. We can help you keep fleas away or eliminate them if they’ve already moved in.

Heartworms

Mosquitoes can transmit heartworms, which can seriously damage your pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. In dogs, symptoms range from coughing and fatigue to difficulty breathing and swelling. Cats can also get heartworms, though the symptoms can be more subtle and mimic asthma. Preventing heartworm is much easier (and less expensive) than treating it, and monthly preventatives also protect against other parasites like fleas, ticks, and worms.

Ticks

Ticks are becoming more common and can spread diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. Even indoor pets are at risk, as ticks can hitch a ride inside on your clothing. The best way to protect your pet is with tick preventatives, which are safe and effective. If you find a tick on your pet, don’t panic—it’s important to check your pet regularly and talk to us about the best prevention options for them.

If you’re concerned about parasites or need advice on prevention, give us a call. We’re here to help!