Insect Problems
Only your veterinarian can provide the prescription medications that can safely protect your pet. A veterinarian can also :
- provide information about parasites that are prevalent in your area.
- test your pet for infection.
- treat you pet if it is infected.
- and develop a routine for preventative treatment that will keep your pet healthy.
Problematic insects include :
Mosquitoes
- One of the most serious challenges to your pet’s life is heartworm. The disease starts with a mosquito bite. Heartworm affects both dogs and cats.
- If your pets are exposed to mosquitos, it is wise to have them tested each spring for heartworm.
- For more complete information about this deadly disease, see Parasite Prevention.
Contact us for information about heartworm and heartworm protection.
Fleas
- Fleas can rapidly reproduce and infect your pet. They are the primary cause of pet allergies.
- Flea bites may be exhibited by bumps, scratching, licking, "hot spots”, swelling or blistering.
- Fleas can also lead to heartworm infection and anemia.
- For more complete information about fleas and how to treat them, see Parasite Prevention.
Contact us for information about fleas and flea protection.
Ticks
- As a result of tick bite, your pet could experience serious infection including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis. All of these conditions can be deadly.
- An animal that has been bitten by ticks may become lethargic, run a fever, and lose its appetite.
- For more complete information about ticks and how to treat them, see Parasite Prevention.
Contact us for information about ticks and tick protection.
Flies and Stinging Insects
Flies and stinging insects can cause a problem for pets, especially when they share a yard.
There are many common-sense solutions to the problem of these insects that do not require harmful pesticides. To help prevent insect bites :
- Keep the yard clean of garbage, litter, pet waste, and brush.
- Mow and trim the yard.
- Keep wood piled off the ground.
- Attract insect-eating birds to the yard.
- Water deeply and only when necessary.
- Keep gutters clean.
- Avoid standing water, clean bird bathes every other day.
It is also a good idea to keep pets inside in the heat of the day when insects are most voracious.
Insect bites can range from annoying to deadly.
Consult us for complete information about how to protect your pets from insects and insect-caused diseases.
Contact your veterinarian for information about ticks and tick protection.