Preventive Services

Flea Prevention

Fleas are small but troublesome parasites that can cause major discomfort to your pet. They feed on your pet’s blood, leading to itching, hair loss, skin irritation, and in severe cases, anemia. Flea infestations can also result in allergic reactions and transmit tapeworms or bacterial infections to both pets and humans.

Preventing fleas is much easier than treating an infestation. Monthly preventive treatments—like topical drops, oral medications, or flea collars—are highly effective. Regular grooming, vacuuming your home, and keeping your pet’s bedding clean can also help keep fleas away. Prevention ensures your pet stays healthy, itch-free, and happy.

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Heartworm Prevention

Heartworms are dangerous parasites transmitted through mosquito bites, and they can silently damage your pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. In many cases, symptoms don’t appear until the disease is advanced—making it potentially fatal if not caught in time. Heartworm disease is most common in dogs, but cats and other animals are also at risk.

Fortunately, heartworm prevention is simple and effective. Monthly oral or topical medications protect your pet by killing the larvae before they mature. Yearly veterinary check-ups and heartworm tests help ensure your pet remains safe. Preventing heartworm disease is far less expensive and stressful than treating it.

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Tick Prevention

Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that latch onto pets and can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. These diseases may cause symptoms like fever, joint pain, fatigue, and, in severe cases, organ damage. Ticks can be found in grassy or wooded areas, especially during warmer months.

To protect your pet, regular use of tick preventatives is essential. Options include oral tablets, spot-on treatments, and tick collars. After outdoor walks, especially in high-risk areas, check your pet’s fur for ticks and remove them safely. Tick prevention not only protects your pet’s health but also reduces the risk of tick-borne diseases spreading to humans.

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