And let's face it - no one wants to find
fleas or ticks on their pet (or themselves!).
Other signs
of flea or tick infestation on a pet are scratching, irritated skin, or pepper - like debris (flea feces) in the pet's fur.
When
fleas or ticks bite the dog and begin feeding, the active ingredients damage nervous system function in insects, eventually resulting in death.
Using a flea and tick preventative will not necessarily keep every single
flea or tick from ever touching your pet.
We carry a wide range of competitively priced heartworm prevention and
flea or tick control products for both dogs and cats.
If you feel your dog has a medical condition such as dry skin or has a parasite such
as fleas or ticks, it is always best to consult your veterinarian first.
If fleas or ticks are making your cat suffer, don't worry, we can prescribe a variety of pest treatments.
This will come into play mainly if your cat is an outdoor cat, or if, by whatever means, you end up with
flea or ticks in your house.
All dogs can
get fleas or ticks, so please consult your vet for the type of product that is appropriate for your dog.
When you wash your dog then make sure as well to check for things
like fleas or ticks which can otherwise be transferred to humans.
While the seasons will affect the activity of these insects, it is possible to pick up
fleas or ticks during most of the year.
If a pet owner
spots fleas or ticks on their pet, their home and yard should be treated with natural or chemical solutions to properly remove pests.
Whether it is for heartworm,
flea or tick control or prevention, you will find all the popular medications for your dog and cat right here at our pharmacy.
All pets are inspected for parasites, and
if fleas or ticks are found, the pet will need to have a bath.
If we
find fleas or ticks, we will treat your pet while they are here with us as we have very safe and effective medications for that.
When it comes to finding either
fleas or ticks on your dog, some might think that they would prefer one over the other.
Transmitted primarily
by flea or tick bites, infection is often asymptomatic, though it may cause anemia.
That is why many pet owners will complain to their veterinarian that they still
see fleas or ticks after application of Frontline Plus.
Given once monthly, this chew also helps prevent your pet from contracting
fleas or ticks BEFORE they become a problem.
«As temperatures rise, fleas and ticks come out to bite, and dogs and cats run the risk of
catching flea or tick - borne illnesses,» says Georgette Wilson, DVM, Hartz Mountain Corporation.
This will prevent knots from forming, help to find
fleas or ticks who may have caught a ride on your dog when he was last outside and will help you to become familiar with his normal body shape — brushing is often how owners first find a lump or bump on their dog that needs to be evaluated by a veterinarian.
But when it comes to answering the more important question of CAN your fur baby
acquire fleas or ticks in January, the answer for North Carolina will always be a YES.
Poor diet,
heavy flea or tick infestations, blood parasites, adrenal gland disease and a host of other issues could explain them as well.
Find flea and tick spray, foggers, and flea shampoo to tackle an existing
dog flea or tick problem.
Some owners forgot or did not know that their pet was dipped in the recent past (perhaps at the groomer) and they applied
additional flea or tick repellant.
A better alternative is using pills that contain insect growth regulators (IGR), non-pesticide chemicals that
prevent fleas or ticks from reaching maturity and reproducing.
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.
To eliminate an
active flea or tick problem, spray pets and indoor areas with Pets + Home for immediate relief.
Susan Goldstein says she recommends owners use double protection on their cats, having a combination of topical and internal protection, especially if the cat has a serious infestation or there is a
bad flea or tick season.
These issues are especially important in preventing transmission of infectious diseases such as kennel cough, as
well fleas or ticks between pets in the warmer months.