Get Your Preventative Flea & Tick Medications at Our Clinton Hill Animal Clinic
It is important to protect your pets from fleas and ticks all year. When you visit a neighbor, relative’s house or public venue, a live flea could jump on you and travel home with you, and it only takes one flea to cause a serious infestation. Ticks, on the other hand, can be active all year, which means letting your cat or dog outside to play could result in a tick jumping on your pet.
Preventing Fleas & Ticks With Your Clinton Hill Veterinarian
There are several reasons you should strive to prevent fleas and ticks from infesting your pets. Fleas and ticks can cause serious illnesses in dogs and cats. Fleas can cause Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD), which is an allergic reaction to flea saliva. It causes itching and red welts. Dogs and cats with Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) cause scratch themselves raw, which can lead to infections. Fleas can also carry tapeworm eggs, which can cause a tapeworm infestation if your pet eats a flea.
Ticks have the potential to cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease, which are both very serious bacterial infections that can infect cats, dogs and humans. Lyme disease causes lethargy, fever and lameness among many other serious symptoms. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever causes spots and discoloration on the skin, lethargy, depression, loss of appetite and swollen lymph nodes.
Pet Exams and Parasite Prevention with our Clinton Hill Veterinarian
The best way to prevent flea and tick borne illnesses is to schedule a pet exam and ask about preventative medications from our Clinton Hill veterinarian. We offer gels, sprays and oral tablets for flea and tick prevention, and we can help you determine the right medications for your dog or cat.
To schedule an appointment with our veterinarian for a pet exam, call us today!. When you schedule your appointment, ask about our new patient specials.
Why do you treat your pet for fleas and ticks year-round?