Parasite Prevention & Treatment

PREVENTIVE CARE

Protecting your pet from parasites year-round

Parasites can cause discomfort, illness, and long-term health concerns if left untreated. We provide parasite prevention and treatment options for dogs and cats, tailored to your pet's lifestyle, environment, and individual risk factors.

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Why Parasite Prevention Matters

Parasite prevention plays an important role in keeping your pet healthy and protecting your household.

Parasites such as fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites can transmit disease and impact your pet's overall health.

Prevent Disease & Infection

Support Comfort & Skin Health

Untreated parasites may cause itching, irritation, hair loss, and secondary skin infections.

Protect Your Household

Some parasites are zoonotic and can be transmitted from animals to people.

Parasite Prevention Timeline

Quick guide by life stage (dogs & cats)

Deworming plan as recommended.

Puppies & Kittens

Fecal testing (baseline).

Start flea prevention.

Discuss heartworm timing.

8-16 WEEKS

Consistent flea and tick prevention.

Adult Dogs & Cats

Ongoing heartworm prevention.

Annual heartworm testing (dogs).

Fecal testing based on lifestyle.

1-7 YEARS

Continue flea prevention.

Juvenile Pets

4-12 MONTHS

Begin or continue heartworm prevention.

Fecal testing as recommended.

Adjust for outdoor exposure.

Maintain year-round prevention.

Senior Pets

Monitor health & exposure changes.

Regular fecal testing as recommended.

Tailored plan for medical needs.

7+ YEARS

This is a general guide. Prevention needs may change based on travel, wildlife exposure, and regional parasite risk.

Parasite Prevention at Every Life Stage

Parasite risks change as pets grow and their environments change. We tailor prevention plans based on age, activity level, and exposure risk to ensure appropriate protection.

Individualized Recommendations: Preventive and treatment plans are customized to your pet's specific needs and lifestyle.

Veterinary-Approved Products: We use trusted, proven products that are safe and effective.

Questions about parasite prevention for your pets? Contact us!