Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are one of the common external parasites of dogs and cats. They not only cause itching and irritation of skin but also lead flea born infections like tapeworm infestation and tick born infection i.e lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis etc. Fleas and ticks can affect human health as well. Fleas and ticks can be easily prevented by using one of the many safe oral and topical external parasite prevention drugs.
Please call us to book a consult appointment to discuss more about these drugs.
Heartworm
Dogs and cats can get heartworm infection through mosquito bites and this can cause a life threatening in both species. Heartworm cause severe damage to heart, lungs and blood vessels. The treatment of heartworm in dog is very expensive and it can sometimes prove fatal while dog on treatment. There is no heartworm treatment available for cats. But there is an easy way to keep your dog or cat safe by administering monthly heartworm prevention drug. Most heartworm medications also protect your pet against internal worms, mites, fleas and ticks.
Please contact our hospital to get more information about heartworm preventive medications.