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| Common Heartworm and Flea/Tick Preventions in Dogs and Cats |
Heartworm disease is endemic in many areas of the United States, especially along
the southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is transmitted by a mosquito bite to your
pet's bloodstream. Microscopic microfilaria travel through the body via the blood while
they grow. These microfilaria will eventually lodge in the heart and pulmonary arteries
as they become larger, sometimes up to 30cm! Dogs can carry an average of a
dozen to 250 worms, while cats average about 3 worms. Most dogs are asymptomatic
when diagnosed, but can exhibit coughing, lethargy, and exercise intolerance. Cats
tend to vomit, show acute respiratory distress, or will suddenly die without any signs.
Treatment for dogs is available and effective, but can be expensive in larger animals.
The good news is heartworm disease is easily preventable with monthly prevention!
the southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is transmitted by a mosquito bite to your
pet's bloodstream. Microscopic microfilaria travel through the body via the blood while
they grow. These microfilaria will eventually lodge in the heart and pulmonary arteries
as they become larger, sometimes up to 30cm! Dogs can carry an average of a
dozen to 250 worms, while cats average about 3 worms. Most dogs are asymptomatic
when diagnosed, but can exhibit coughing, lethargy, and exercise intolerance. Cats
tend to vomit, show acute respiratory distress, or will suddenly die without any signs.
Treatment for dogs is available and effective, but can be expensive in larger animals.
The good news is heartworm disease is easily preventable with monthly prevention!
Fleas are a nuisance to you and your pet and can carry disease. Tapeworms are
transmitted to your pet when they eat an infected flea while they are biting
themselves. Tapeworms look like grains of rice when they are dry, or small, flat, and
white (sometimes moving!) when they are fresh in the feces. Flea prevention is
simple, but if you currently have an active flea problem (i.e. you see fleas on your
pet), you need to treat your environment to rid your pet and home of fleas. This
includes treating your home and the yard. Talk to your veterinarian about which
products are recommended.
transmitted to your pet when they eat an infected flea while they are biting
themselves. Tapeworms look like grains of rice when they are dry, or small, flat, and
white (sometimes moving!) when they are fresh in the feces. Flea prevention is
simple, but if you currently have an active flea problem (i.e. you see fleas on your
pet), you need to treat your environment to rid your pet and home of fleas. This
includes treating your home and the yard. Talk to your veterinarian about which
products are recommended.
Ticks are definitely a parasite that you want to avoid in your pet. They carry many
diseases, some that can be hard to treat or diagnose. Ehrlichia, Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever, and Lymes Disease are several common diseases. There is also a
zoonotic potential (a disease that can be transmitted to humans). Monthly topical
treatment is recommended, especially if you live in a wooded area, or camp with your
pet. Tell your veterinarian if you have found a tick on your pet and you have noticed
lethargy, joint pain, a nose bleed, or pale gums.
diseases, some that can be hard to treat or diagnose. Ehrlichia, Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever, and Lymes Disease are several common diseases. There is also a
zoonotic potential (a disease that can be transmitted to humans). Monthly topical
treatment is recommended, especially if you live in a wooded area, or camp with your
pet. Tell your veterinarian if you have found a tick on your pet and you have noticed
lethargy, joint pain, a nose bleed, or pale gums.
The following chart organizes the most common flea/tick and heartworm
preventions for your pet. Determine which is most suitable, and ask your vet if
they carry that product. Dogs will need to have a negative heartworm test
before starting any heartworm prevention!
preventions for your pet. Determine which is most suitable, and ask your vet if
they carry that product. Dogs will need to have a negative heartworm test
before starting any heartworm prevention!
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Prevents
heartworms
heartworms
Kills fleas
Kills ticks
Repels
mosquitoes
mosquitoes
Controls
roundworms
roundworms
As you can see, no one product will control all internal
and external parasites. Your pet will need to be on an
oral and topical medication to receive full protection. Talk
to your veterinarian about which products are best for
your animal.
and external parasites. Your pet will need to be on an
oral and topical medication to receive full protection. Talk
to your veterinarian about which products are best for
your animal.