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Parasite Prevention

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Parasite Prevention for Pets

One of the easiest ways to safeguard your pet’s health is through consistent pet parasite prevention. Common parasites like fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms aren’t just uncomfortable—they can pose serious, even life-threatening risks to pets and humans. 

At our hospital, we tailor parasite prevention plans based on your pet’s lifestyle, health status, and risk factors. Whether you’re looking to prevent fleas and ticks or need guidance on protecting your home, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Keep the Itch Away 

Flea Prevention

Fleas may be small, but the problems they cause are anything but. From persistent itching and allergic reactions to the spread of tapeworms and flea-borne illnesses, these pests can make life miserable for pets and people alike.

Fleas aren’t picky—they can infest dogs, cats, ferrets, and even small mammals like mice and rats. And they don’t stop at pets—fleas can also bite humans.

If you notice scratching, hair loss, or flea dirt, it’s time to act fast. We offer effective veterinary flea prevention and treatment solutions designed to eliminate infestations and help keep your home and pet comfortable and pest-free.

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A Lifesaving Routine

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm disease is a silent but deadly threat, especially for dogs and cats. Transmitted by mosquito bites, heartworms can cause irreversible damage to your pet’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

In dogs, symptoms may include coughing, fatigue, weight loss, and even heart failure. In severe cases, it can lead to caval syndrome, a life-threatening condition requiring emergency surgery.

Cats, often thought to be less at risk, can also contract heartworms. Feline symptoms include breathing difficulties, coughing, vomiting, and sudden weight loss—a condition known as Heartworm-Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD). Unfortunately, there is no approved treatment for heartworms in cats.

The good news? Prevention is easy, safe, and affordable. Monthly heartworm preventives can protect your pet from this dangerous disease—and many also guard against other internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

A dog takes heartworm prevention medicine.
Defense Against Serious Illness 

Tick Prevention

Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they carry serious diseases that can affect both pets and people, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. Tick populations are growing and spreading into new regions, making protection more critical than ever. 

Even indoor pets can be at risk, as ticks can enter your home on shoes or clothing. Symptoms of tick-borne diseases in pets include fever, joint pain, fatigue, coughing, and appetite loss. If you notice any of these signs, contact us right away. 

Tick preventives are a simple, effective way to defend your pet. And even if your pet is already on a preventive, it’s a good idea to check for ticks regularly, especially after spending time outdoors. 

Schedule a parasite prevention appointment today to discuss a personalized parasite prevention strategy or call us to refill your pet’s preventative medications. Let’s keep your pet—and your whole household—healthy and safe.

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Start Prevention Today

Contact our hospital today to discuss a personalized parasite prevention strategy or to refill your pet’s preventative medications.
Let’s keep your pet—and your whole household—healthy and safe.

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