One of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your pet healthy is by using parasite Preventative Services. Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and other internal and external parasites do more than just irritate—they can cause serious, even life-threatening conditions in your pet. Some parasites can also pose significant health risks to you and your family.
We’ll help you choose the best preventive care plan for your pet based on their lifestyle and risk factors. Our team also offers expert advice on keeping your entire household safe from parasitic infections.
Set up an appointment today to discuss prevention strategies or call us to refill your pet’s medication. Protect your pet—and your family—today!
Flea Prevention and Control
Fleas can cause everything from minor skin irritation to severe allergic reactions and serious illnesses. They can also transmit tapeworms and other diseases to pets—and even to people.
Fleas don’t discriminate—they infest dogs, cats, ferrets, and even small pets like mice and rats. Worse, they can spread quickly and settle into your home environment.
Whether you’re looking to prevent an infestation or eliminate an existing one, we’re here to help. Call us today to start your pet on a flea prevention program.
Heartworm Prevention
Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae with just one bite. These parasites can severely damage your pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels—and left untreated, heartworm disease can be fatal.
In Dogs
Symptoms range from coughing and fatigue to difficulty breathing and abdominal swelling. Severe cases may develop caval syndrome, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate surgery.
In Cats
Cats can develop heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD), which mimics asthma or bronchitis. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. Diagnosing heartworm in cats is especially challenging—and there’s no approved treatment.
Prevention is the best and safest option. Monthly heartworm preventives are not only effective but often protect against other parasites like roundworms, hookworms, ear mites, fleas, and ticks.
Let us help you find the best heartworm prevention plan for your pet.
Tick Prevention
Ticks are becoming increasingly common—even in areas where they weren’t previously found. These parasites carry dangerous diseases like:
- Lyme disease
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Ehrlichiosis
- Babesiosis
- Tick paralysis
If your pet shows signs such as coughing, joint pain, fever, weakness, or appetite loss, contact us right away.
Keep your pet protected with safe and effective tick preventives. Even indoor pets are at risk—ticks can hitch a ride on your clothes or shoes. We recommend checking your pet for ticks after outdoor activities, even if they are on a preventive.
Don’t worry if you find a tick on your pet. Some preventives work by killing ticks after contact. Still, regular checks and prompt removal are key to full protection.