Flea and Tick Prevention

Ticks and fleas also pose a threat because it is not just your pet that they can affect. They can reproduce and affect humans as well. If you notice small bites, especially around your ankles, you might have fleas in your house. Fleas and ticks can be eliminated with a medicated bath and proper treatment from our hospital. It is important to clean your house, especially areas where you pet frequently lounges, if they have fleas or ticks. As with most diseases, prevention is the greatest defense against ticks and fleas. There are many medications that we can recommend to make sure your pet is protected from these pests.

The greatest threat fleas and ticks pose is that they can be carriers for dangerous diseases. Ticks are a main carrier of Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichia, Cytauxzoan, and Babesia, which can affect both your pet and you. Fleas carry parasites as well like tapeworms, and Cat Scratch Fever, so it is important to prevent against them. They also cause flea allergic dermatitis.  If you currently don't have your pet on any flea and tick medication, come see us soon!