Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks

When your pet has a flea or tick problem, it is important to take care of the problem quickly. Then, you need a way to prevent these parasites from bothering your pets again. If your pet needs parasite prevention, call Pet Vet Partners in Dyer to make an appointment with one of our veterinarians.

Flea Bites

Fleas may seem like nothing more than a nuisance for pets, but this is not always the case. Many different diseases and conditions can be transmitted by flea bites, and some of them are extremely serious. Fleas also have highly allergenic saliva. Many pets have allergic reactions to flea saliva. The reactions can range from itching to serious, life-threatening reactions in pets. Fleas can even give your pet other parasites, including tapeworms.

Tick Bites

Flea bites are serious, but tick bites might be even worse. Many serious diseases are spread through tick bites. Diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are spread through these bites and can be extremely serious. The bites also cause itching and can become infected. It is a good idea to check your pet for ticks whenever it comes indoors from spending time outside.

Flea and Tick Prevention

Numerous medications can prevent fleas and ticks in pets. There are pills, chewables, and even shots that last a long time that can keep pets free from fleas and ticks. If your pet has not been to a veterinary clinic in a while, it is a good idea to take your pet in for a check-up and to get a prescribed flea and tick medication.

Get Parasite Prevention and Other Veterinary Services in Dyer, IN

If you live in or around Dyer and your furry friend needs some protection from these pests, call our team at Pet Vet Partners today at (219) 881-8812 to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians.