Flea and Tick Prevention from Our Animal Hospital Near You in Winter Garden, FL

Our veterinary team at Wintermere Pointe Animal Hospital in Winter Garden, FL, believes that flea and tick prevention is vital to the health of both your pet and your family. Fleas and ticks are blood sucking parasites that attach to your pet and quickly breed. They can carry a variety of diseases and tapeworms which can greatly affect your pets' health. Ticks burrow under the skin and can spread life-threatening diseases like Lyme and Rocky Spotted Mountain Fever. The scratching that ensues from flea and tick infestations can lead to serious skin and blood infections.

Protect your pet and your family from serious illnesses and infection with flea and tick prevention from our vet near you.

Signs a Pet Has Fleas or Ticks

When fleas and ticks infest your pet, you will notice signs like:

•             Excessive Scratching

•             Rubbing Against Furniture

•             Bald Patches

•             Nipping at Fur and Skin

•             Rashes

•             Abnormal Lumps and Bumps

•             Flea Dirt (Dark Brown Flakes in Fur)

•             Bleeding

•             Loss of Appetite

Prevent Fleas and Ticks with the Help of Our Vet

Luckily, there is a variety of ways to successfully obtain tick and flea prevention. It typically begins with a visit to our vet. After a comprehensive exam, we will recommend a flea and tick prevention treatment. This may come in the form of an oral medication or topical gel that is placed between the shoulder blades. The type of medicine and dosage will be based on your pet's age, health, breed, and size.

The medication is administered, either by you or the vet, every 30 days. In some regions of the country, medication may not be needed all year round, but most vets recommend year-round treatment. Our vet may also recommend a flea and tick collar for added protection. Regular bathing and brushing can also prevent fleas and ticks from taking up residence on your pet.

Other things you can do include vacuuming your furniture, carpet, and drapes on a regular basis. Washing pet bedding at least twice a week, and keep your yard well maintained and free of debris. Keeping your windows closed can also help keep fleas and ticks out of your home.

Contact Our Animal Hospital Near You for Tick and Flea Prevention in Winter Garden, FL

If you live in the Winter Garden, FL, area and need help preventing fleas and ticks, Wintermere Pointe Animal Hospital can help. We carry a full spectrum of flea and tick prevention products. Give us a call at (407) 554-3422 to schedule an appointment or to learn more.