Flea & tick prevention

Combined Tick, Flea & Heartworm Prevention

The American Heartworm Society, the CDC, and the CAPC are unanimous in their recommendation to protect pets year round from all internal parasites at the same time as preventing heartworms.

Their recommendations are based on:

Ticks seen when there is still snow on the ground, indoor mosquitoes & insects, and parasites brought indoors by foot traffic are all instances where year-round transfer of parasites can occur even though the pet is not outside.

It is difficult if not impossible with ever changing weather patterns to determine when the risk is present and when it isn’t

Studies have shown that compliance is much higher when the monthly routine is followed year-round.

Our recommendation for Dogs:

Heartgard® used monthly year-round to prevent heartworms as well as hookworms, & roundworms.  Supplies one of the best guarantees, product palatability and spectrum of activity as well as a 12-year history of safe administration and effectiveness.

Used concurrently with….

Frontline® used monthly year round as this product has the best label protection against the ticks that carry disease and is highly waterproof. An excellent safety record, a satisfaction back guarantee and an easy and aesthetic application process have kept this product our favorite for the past 8 years.  It is a much more effective and safer product than Permethrin (which is deadly to cats).

Our recommendation for Cats:

Revolution® used monthly year round as it has a very broad spectrum of activity and fleas, ticks, heartworms, and internal parasites and is very safe in a species that is known for its sensitivity to medications. Its effectiveness, ease of use and company guarantee makes this our preferred choice for both outdoor & indoor cats.   28% of  cats that had heartworm infections in a recent study were indoor only cats.

The new heartworm test for cats is available and now every time we test your cat for feline leukemia & FIV virus we will check them for this dangerous parasite.

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