The Importance of Flea and Tick Preventative

Tis that time of the year where it's very important to keep up on your pet's flea and tick medicine. With warmer weather brings those pesky parasites that are very miserable and uncomfortable for your fur babies. Both fleas and ticks can carry and transmit diseases. Fleas almost always cause tapeworm infections as well as skin rashes and infections. Ticks can cause anaplasmosis, Lyme disease, and ehrlichiosis. These are all bacterial infections that are serious if left untreated. These also can be spread to humans. Make sure to contact your veterinarian to better help you come up with a plan and give you flea and tick preventative options which will keep your pets and yourself safe and healthy especially during the warm seasons!

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