Protect Your Dog or Cat from Heartworm Disease

An important part of caring for a dog or cat is providing it with medical assistance throughout its life. Pet owners must provide tick prevention and heartworm treatment to keep the pet healthy. Our veterinary team at Collierville Animal Clinic in Collierville can help. Take the following steps to protect your pet against nasty parasites.

Tend To Your Yard

Make sure to tend to your yard regularly so that the chance of your dog or cat contracting heartworm or a tick problem is minimal. Heartworms are caused by the biting of an infected mosquito who leaves behind microfilariae which grows into heartworms. Since mosquitoes linger in areas where standing water is present, make sure to eliminate any potential water sources from your yard. Keep your lawn trimmed and hire a pest control service to treat your property if needed.

Check Your Pet During And After An Outing

If you allow your cat or dog to roam around outdoors, it is important to check them for ticks and fleas regularly. If you see mosquitoes flying around your pet, bring it indoors. Part your pet's fur to look for the presence of fleas or ticks before bringing the pet back into your home. Keep a flea comb and a set of tweezers ready to remove any parasites you observe.

Seek Help From Our Veterinary Team

During a veterinary care visit, our veterinarian will address any parasite problems your dog or cat is experiencing. If your pet is suffering from a cough, lethargy, or difficulty breathing, heartworm disease may be the source. A test will be conducted to determine whether your pet is suffering from this condition. If your pet has fleas or ticks, medication can be administered to eliminate them from the body. Our vet also provides preventative medication to keep your pet from contracting heartworm disease or a flea or tick infestation.

Contact Collierville Animal Clinic for flea or tick prevention medication or heartworm treatment. Call us today at (901) 853-8519 to make an appointment.