Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance; they can make your pet extremely uncomfortable and cause several different types of illnesses. This is why yearly examinations and bloodwork are important to determine the best type of parasite prevention medication for your pet. Check out the forms tab for some Tick Free Zone Tips!
Flea and Tick Prevention Help With Mountainview Animal Hospital
When it comes to controlling fleas and ticks, you can count on us to provide you with the right type of medication for your pet and advice on how to rid your home of flea infestations. If you are looking for a medication where the parasite does not need to bite your pet in order to be killed, we may recommend flea collars and topical treatments. If you are looking for a no-hassle way to control fleas and ticks in your dog or cat, oral tablets/chews may be the right solution.
Types Of Flea Prevention Medication Available
When it comes to preventing fleas and ticks, there are several different types of medications available, oral chewable tablets, topical treatments and flea collars. Here at Mountainview Animal Hospital, we can help you decide which method is best for your pet, depending on his or her lifestyle.
- Flea Collars – These are worn around your pet’s neck for 8 months to help prevent flea and tick infestations. In the office we carry Seresto collars for both cats and dogs.
- Oral Chews – Typically given once a month to control fleas and ticks. In the office, for dogs, we carry NexGard and Interceptor (Flea/Tick preventative), HeartGard (Heartworm preventative) and NexGard PLUS (Flea, Tick, Heartworm, Roundworms and Hookworm preventative). For cats we carry Credelio (Flea, and Tick preventative).
- Topical
Treatments – Placed between your pet’s shoulder blades once a
month. In the office, for
dogs,
we carry Provecta (Flea, and Tick preventative). For
cats
we carry Profender (Roundworm, Hookworm and Tapeworm preventative), and NexGard COMBO (Flea, Tick, Heartworm, Roundworms, Hookworm, and
Tapeworm preventative). We also carry Revolt for kittens and puppies
≤ 5lbs (Flea and Heartworm preventative).
For more information on our flea and tick prevention services or to schedule another type of service, like your pet’s yearly wellness examination, call us at (518) 828-1622 today.