Pet Parasite Prevention Plans

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Parasite prevention for pets is a crucial component of pet care that can help keep our furry friends healthy and happy.

Preventing pet parasites is a critical step to keeping our furry friends healthy and happy. Parasites like fleas, ticks, and worms can cause issues like skin irritation, anemia, and digestive problems, to name a few. The key to avoiding these issues is prevention.

There are numerous ways to keep pets free of parasites. Regularly using parasite prevention products, such as heartworm and flea and tick preventatives, is crucial. These medications come in various shapes and sizes, including collars, sprays, tablets, and spot-on treatments, and can be administered orally or topically.

Pet owners can take extra precautions to lessen the likelihood of parasite infestations in their homes and open areas. Regular yard upkeep can help reduce tick populations, as can routine cleaning of pet bedding, carpets, and furniture to help eliminate flea eggs and larvae.

The best pet heartworm prevention strategy must be decided in collaboration with your veterinarian, who will consider your pet’s lifestyle, age, and general health. Pet owners can play a part in preserving their animals’ health and happiness for years to come by following a thorough parasite prevention plan.

Pet Parasite Prevention FAQs:

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What are parasites and how do they affect pets?

At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry diseases. Modern medicines make treatment, control, and prevention of many external parasites much easier than in the past.

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Are parasites common in pets?

It is fairly common for a dog to become infected with an internal or external parasite at some point in its lifetime. Parasites can affect your dog in a variety of ways, ranging from simple irritation to causing life-threatening conditions if left untreated.

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How does my dog or cat get parasites?

Dogs and cats infected with parasites contaminate an area by passing eggs or larvae in their feces. A dog or cat can be infected when they swallow dirt with dog or cat feces that have parasite eggs or larvae.

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Why is parasite prevention important to pets?

Parasite prevention is important because intestinal parasites can decreasing your pet’s ability to absorb nutrients. At Dr. Domotor’s Animal House, we encourage all our patients to check for parasites.

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Does protecting pets against parasites also protect people?

Aside from keeping your pet healthy, parasite control can also protect you and the other human members of your family. Not only would you avoid fleas or ticks in your home, but some diseases that pets can get from parasites can also be transmitted to people.

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How often do dogs and cats need parasite prevention?

Monthly. Once initial deworming is completed, dogs and cats should be put on a monthly, year-round product that prevents intestinal parasites as well as heartworm infections.

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What parasites should my dog or cat be protected against?

Your pet should be protected against roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Likewise, having your pet on monthly flea and tick preventatives helps protect them against fleas that transmit tapeworms and ticks that spread tick-borne diseases.

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Are year-round parasites treatment plans necessary?

Once initial deworming is completed, dogs and cats should be put on a monthly, year-round product that prevents intestinal parasites as well as heartworm infections.

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What parasite prevention services do you provide?

We offer full-service deworming and prevention services. Give us a call today to set up an appointment.

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