Parasite Prevention
Parasites aren’t just a nuisance—they can pose serious health risks to both pets and humans.
Why Is Parasite Prevention Important?
Parasites can cause discomfort, disease, and even life-threatening conditions if left untreated. Many parasites are also zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted to humans. The best way to protect your pet and family is through year-round prevention.
Common Pet Parasites & How to Prevent Them
Fleas
- Cause itching, skin infections, and allergies
- Can transmit tapeworms
- Prevention: Monthly flea control treatments (topical, oral, or collars)
Ticks
- Carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis
- Thrive in grassy, wooded areas
- Prevention: Tick preventatives and regular checks after outdoor activity
Heartworms
- Spread by mosquito bites
- Can lead to heart failure and lung disease
- Prevention: Monthly heartworm prevention medication and annual testing
Intestinal Parasites (Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Giardia, Coccidia)
- Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition
- Some can spread to humans (especially children)
- Prevention: Routine deworming, fecal exams, and good hygiene practices
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