Pet Flea and Tick Prevention in Roseville, MN

An almost inescapable part of being a pet owner is the danger of fleas and ticks. The best way to prevent flea and tick infestation is through our pet flea and tick prevention in Roseville, MN. Our veterinarians can review the options for flea and tick prevention and determine the best and most efficacious product for your pet.

Fleas and ticks aren’t just a constant irritant; they’re dangerous for both humans and pets. These creatures carry diseases that are detrimental to your dog or cat’s health and yours as well. When they’re done with your pet, they may hop off and start biting you, and their fast reproduction means you could quickly have an infestation on your hands. Investing in our flea and tick prevention service protects you from invasions and your pet from health issues like:

Tapeworms
Excessive Itching
Hair Loss

Hot Spots
Allergic Dermatitis
Infectious diseases such as Lyme, Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Bartonella

Why Our Expertise Is Imperative for Flea Prevention

Indoor only cats may also become infected with parasites and even suburban or urban dwelling dogs are at risk too. Fleas and ticks can get into your house from outside simply by clinging to your shoe or pant leg, and they’re so tiny you likely won’t see them. Medications to treat and/or prevent some parasites available over the counter may not be appropriate for your pet and in some cases may cause adverse effects.

An appointment with us means you get exactly the prevention strategy your pet needs. We come up with a plan that’s tailored to your lifestyle and your pet’s demographic. This makes the treatment more likely to succeed and saves you the frustration of trial and error. You don’t want to take chances when it comes to your dog or cat’s comfort and happiness.

Heartworms

Heartworms are a type of parasite transmitted from one dog to the next via a mosquito host. These heartworm microfilariae that are carried by mosquitos enter the bloodstream of an unprotected dog and develop into adulthood within 6 months to block the arteries in your dog’s heart, and if untreated, eventually cause fatality. However, an easy way to prevent this heartworm infection is by giving your dog a year-round heartworm preventative along with testing for heartworm on an annual basis according to the American Heartworm Society’s (AHS) recommendations. Preventatives work by interrupting the heartworm lifecycle in the larvae stage to prevent them from reaching adulthood.

Flea and Tick:

Flea and Tick: Fleas and ticks are external parasites that can carry and transmit infectious diseases to your pet. Both cats and dogs are susceptible to these pests both indoors and outdoors and are therefore susceptible to the diseases they carry. Diseases and infections like tapeworms, Lyme disease, Tularemia, and Anaplasmosis are just some of the possible transmissions through fleas and ticks. And, contrary to popular belief, fleas aren’t only prevalent in outdoor, woodsy environments. These parasites are commonly seen in leaf piles, tall grass, under decks, and close to fences. So, even if your cat or dog doesn’t venture past your backyard, they are still at risk of fleas and ticks and the diseases they carry. One of the best ways to protect your furry companion is through flea and tick preventatives.

Prevention: Our recommendations for all-inclusive parasite prevention:
Simparica TRIO (Dogs): Simparica TRIO is our recommendation for an all-in-one preventative for dogs. Simparica TRIO is a tasty treat given once a month to prevent heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites.	Revolution Plus (Cats): Revolution Plus is our recommendation for cats. Revolution Plus is a once a month topical application that prevents heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites.

Alternatives for Partial Parasite Prevention:

Heartgard Plus (Dogs): For those who prefer just a heartworm preventative, we offer Heartgard Plus which is a once a month treat that provides protection against heartworm and intestinal parasites.

Proheart 12 (Dogs): For ultimate compliance, convenience, and continuous protection against heartworm disease, we offer Proheart 12 which provides 12 full months of protection against heartworm disease and certain intestinal parasites with a single injection.

Cold Enough For Ya?:

Despite popular beliefs, ticks are active even in the cold weather months. Anytime it reaches above-freezing temperatures (>32 degrees Fahrenheit), ticks are willing and able to latch onto a host even through snowy conditions. During those days that reach above-freezing temperatures, your pet is at risk of being infected by ticks on walks or even in your own backyard. This is just one of the reasons why we recommend a year-round flea and tick preventative for your pet even in the colder months.