Pet Parasite Prevention
Preventive Care to Keep Your Pet Safe
Pet Parasite Prevention
Preventive Care to Keep Your Pet Safe
Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention Begins Here
As pet health professionals, we know how important it is to keep pets healthy and happy for as long as possible.
Common Parasites
Fleas and ticks are not only a nuisance to your pet but can transmit diseases to humans and pets, such as:
- Bartonella (cat scratch disease, transmitted by fleas),
- Lyme Disease
- Anaplasmosis
- Ehrlichia
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Many pets also develop flea allergy dermatitis, resulting in very itchy skin. With proper prevention, fleas and ticks won’t be a problem for your pet.
Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms are common internal parasites. Pets are typically infected with these parasites through accidental ingestion of parasite eggs (which are microscopic) from areas that have fecal contamination from other infected animals.
The Risks of Heartworms
Heartworm disease is most common in dogs and develops from a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites. If left untreated, heartworm disease can cause damage to the heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Severe cases can also be fatal.
It’s important to note that while Heartworm disease is not as common in cats, it can still occur, and no feline treatment is available. This lack of treatment makes preventive care crucial for protecting our beloved pets’ health, such as regular check-ups, testing, and preventative medications.
Our Control Program
Keeping your pet on a year-round parasite prevention program is essential to prevent potential health risks. Several preventative treatments effectively reduce the risk of your pet acquiring heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and tick-transmitted diseases.
At North Powers Animal Hospital, we provide a comprehensive flea and tick prevention program that includes preventative medications, regular fecal exams, and tick screening. Our knowledgeable staff will work with you to determine the best parasite control options for your pet based on their needs and lifestyle.
The First Line of Defense
Pet parasite prevention is the first and most important line of defense in keeping your pet healthy and safe. Regularly administering pet parasite prevention medication can help protect your pet from harmful parasites and the diseases they may carry.
Our experienced veterinarians at North Powers Animal Hospital will work with you to create a customized pet parasite prevention plan that meets your pet’s unique needs and protects them from avoidable illnesses.
Call Us Now
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact us today to start your pet on preventive care with our comprehensive pet parasite control services. We’re eager to help keep your pet healthy and happy for years to come!
North Powers Animal Hospital has proudly cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets in Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs since 2008.
We offer the best in pet wellness care, puppy care and kitten care, senior pet care, exotic pet care, pet preventive medicine and vaccinations, pet dental care, pet diagnostic testing,
pet soft-tissue surgery including spay and neuter,
pet urgent and emergency care, and pet parent education.
North Powers Animal Hospital has proudly cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets in Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs since 2008.
We offer the best in pet wellness care, puppy care and kitten care, senior pet care, exotic pet care, pet preventive medicine and vaccinations, pet dental care, pet diagnostic testing,
pet soft-tissue surgery including spay and neuter,
pet urgent and emergency care, and pet parent education.