Flea and Tick Prevention

Fleas, ticks and other parasites can make life miserable for pets and people alike. Flea and tick prevention requires attention by owners, specifically in the form of medication. Consultation with a veterinarian on our veterinary team can help simplify and ease the burden of parasite prevention on pet owners. Get our help at Sheehy Animal Hospital in Livonia, MI. Fleas, ticks and other parasites can carry diseases able to infect your pet or you so don’t delay preventative care.

Parasite Prevention

One way to help prevent flea or tick infestation is observation. Regularly check your pet, looking for bites as well as for fleas or ticks. If your pet routinely scratches, or develops bald patches, an infestation is possible.

Another potential step in prevention is to systematically clean the places where your pet lives. Vacuum carpeting or sweep and clean any other flooring. Vacuuming can remove or kill fleas and prevent them from infesting your pet or even your family members. Keeping bedding and upholstery clean and tidy can also reduce flea and tick populations. Thorough lawn mowing can reduce flea and tick populations outdoors, stopping them from infesting your pet in the first place.

If your pet has fleas or ticks, or is in areas where fleas and ticks are prevalent, routine bathing with flea and tick shampoo can also help reduce or remove mild infestations. A veterinarian on our veterinary team can establish a regular schedule of care, including medication to ward off fleas, ticks and other parasites. Modern flea and tick medicine is easy to administer with a variety of different forms to use. As part of your pet's health and prevention checkup, a veterinarian on our veterinary team can help advise you on the best course of medication as well as other treatment and prevention options.

Get Pet Care from an Emergency Vet at Our Animal Hospital

At Sheehy Animal Hospital, we provide a range of services for our four-footed patients and their owners. We are proud members of the community in Livonia, MI, and are eager to meet new people and animals. For a clinic that can fill your pet care needs, from emergency vet service to routine preventive care, we are here to help. Call us at (248) 615-7670 today for an appointment at our animal hospital.