And don't add to your dog's toxic load by administering chemical
flea or tick preventives during the same week.
Among dogs, 66 percent receive
flea or tick preventives, but only 41 percent of cats.
Not exact matches
A new
flea and
tick protection
or heartworm
preventive may be necessary.
Reduce
or eliminate lawn and household cleaning chemicals, and try natural
flea and
tick preventives: Rub a lemon
or orange on your dog's coat to repel
fleas; bathe and brush him frequently; clean his bedding and living area daily.
Most dogs and cats will develop some level of
flea and /
or tick infestation if
preventive products are not introduced.
Prior to placement all BARC dogs are: spayed
or neutered; microchipped; checked for heartworms and parasites and treated if necessary; brought up - to - date on all vaccinations, in some cases boosters may be necessary; and are on heartworm and
flea /
tick preventives.
Consider using one of the many monthly
flea and
tick preventive medications for your dog and /
or cat.
«The CAPC recommends that pet owners administer year - round
preventive medicines that control internal and external parasites — such as roundworms, heartworm,
fleas and
ticks — for the life of their dog
or cat no matter where they live,» said Michael Paul, DVM, executive director of the CAPC.
Whether your pet is in need of a
flea,
tick,
or heartworm
preventive, an antibiotic, post-op pain management medications,
or a maintenance medication for a chronic condition, the All Creatures Animal Hospital pharmacy has got you, and your pet's prescription, covered.
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Only veterinarian approved
flea and
tick preventives (Advantage, Frontline, Vectra, Revolution, etc) can be applied prior to
or right after surgery.
All of our dogs are vet checked including spayed
or neutered; heartworm tested (
preventive dispensed if negative and treatment started if positive); up to date on vaccinations (rabies, parvo, distemper); basic blood test performed; urinalysis; placed on
flea /
tick preventative if needed; intestinal parasite exam performed and treated accordingly; and provided with any other medical care necessary (dentals, surgeries, etc).
If you use a
preventive flea or tick product, watch your dog for a few hours after application
or administering oral tablets to see if they're sensitive to any substances in the item, especially if you're trying the remedy for the first time.
You should check the product description on your
flea preventive to find out if it also prevents
ticks or scabies.
However, Morris stresses that a visual inspection and individually removing
fleas or ticks is not going to be as effective in protecting your pet as using the right, veterinary - recommended
preventive product.
Parasite
preventives — Keep your pet healthy by maintaining his
or her parasite
preventives, such as heartworm medication and
flea /
tick preventive.
It is well worth the price, however, to kill
fleas and
ticks without the mess of topical
preventives or the hassle of oral medications.
Flea and tick preventives and some medications can interfere with each other, resulting in unwanted side effects, toxicities, or even ineffective doses; it's important that your veterinarian is aware of all of your pet's medications when considering the optimal flea and tick preventive for your
Flea and
tick preventives and some medications can interfere with each other, resulting in unwanted side effects, toxicities,
or even ineffective doses; it's important that your veterinarian is aware of all of your pet's medications when considering the optimal
flea and tick preventive for your
flea and
tick preventive for your pet.
Yes, but some side effects occur more if using pyrantel pamoate combination products at the same time as organophosphate (found in some
flea and
tick products)
or diethylcarbamazine (once - a-day heartworm
preventives) If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian Overdosing?
All of our adult dogs are spayed
or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and
flea /
tick preventive.
(These products are chemical pesticides applied to the necks
or backs of dogs and cats as a
flea /
tick preventive.)
Some heartworm
preventives contain additional ingredients that will control other parasites, such as roundworms
or hookworms, while the topical
preventives prescribed by your vet will protect your dog against
fleas and
ticks as well.
Veterinary care includes a thorough exam, rabies and distemper (5 way) inoculations (based on latest guidelines), test and /
or treatment and
preventive if needed for intestinal parasites, heartworm and
fleas and
ticks.