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Why Your Pet Needs Flea and Tick Prevention

To ensure the continued health and safety of pets in our community, our skilled and caring medical team recommends the use of flea and tick prevention year-round. Every animal in your home should be protected. If one animal is not, fleas and ticks can still infest your home. The only exception is if you own cats that are indoor-only; however, if your indoor-only cats live with outdoor/indoor animals, they too should be protected.

Usage Guidelines

• Only use products for the animal that’s on the label (i.e. dog preventative for dogs, cat preventative for cats). Using the product in a way that differs from the label can lead to life-threatening reactions
• Purchase preventatives based on the age, size and weight of your pet
• Apply based on application: topical (on the skin), oral (by mouth) or collar (around the neck)
• Make note of the product’s duration and frequency to ensure that you reapply correctly (i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.)

Recommended Products

Listed below are SOME of the prescription and non-prescription (over the counter) products for dogs and cats. Unless otherwise indicated, the product listed has both flea and tick protection. Prescription products tend to be more effective than non-prescription. That said, please consult with your personal veterinarian for their recommended preventative treatment plan.