With warmer weather finally making its return, so are some of our least favorite seasonal visitors — mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks! While your pets may be excited for longer walks, sunny naps, and backyard adventures, spring and summer also bring a higher risk of parasites that can make our furry friends very sick. The good news? Prevention is easy and keeps your pets happy, healthy, and itch-free all season long.
Heartworm disease is spread through mosquito bites and can be extremely dangerous, especially for dogs. These worms live in the heart and lungs, where they can cause coughing, tiredness, breathing problems, and serious heart damage over time. Thankfully, preventing heartworm is simple! Many pets take a tasty monthly oral medication that is enjoyed like a treat while protecting them from heartworms. For dogs who prefer fewer medications at home, there’s also a convenient annual heartworm prevention injection that provides protection all year long with just one visit to the vet.
Fleas and ticks may be tiny, but they can cause big problems. Fleas can lead to nonstop itching, irritated skin, allergies, and even tapeworms. Ticks are known for spreading diseases like Lyme disease and can easily hitch a ride after outdoor adventures. Monthly oral flea and tick preventatives work quickly to kill these pests and help keep your pet comfortable and protected while they enjoy the outdoors. Pet who is a little picky with oral medication – no problem we got you covered, there’s annual injections for flea and tick prevention as well.
Whether your pet prefers a monthly chew or the convenience of an annual injection, prevention is the best way to avoid unwanted parasites and expensive treatments down the road. Many veterinarians recommend prescription oral preventatives and annual injections over the over-the-counter topical products because they are often more effective, longer lasting, and less likely to wear off when your fur baby is enjoying summer activities. As the temperatures rise, make sure your pets are protected so they can spend more time doing what they love most — playing, exploring, and soaking up the sunshine with their favorite humans.
