Heartworm Prevention, Intestinal Parasites, Fleas & Ticks

Protecting your beloved dog and cat from heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas, and ticks is essential for their overall health and well-being. Parasites not only cause discomfort but can also lead to serious, sometimes life-threatening health conditions if left untreated.

Heartworm Disease: 

• Overview: Heartworms are parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites to both dogs and cats.
• Impact: Once inside your pet’s body, heartworms mature and reside in the major vessels of the lungs and sometimes the heart. This can cause significant damage to the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys, potentially leading to fatal outcomes if not detected early and treated promptly.
• Treatment: Treating heartworms can be costly and physically demanding on your dog, often requiring multiple treatments over several months. It may pose serious risks, including death during or after treatment, due to the strain on your pet’s body. This is why prevention of heartworms is so important—it spares your pet from the physical toll and risks associated with treatment, as well as the financial burden on pet owners.

Fleas: 

• Health Risks: Fleas are more than just a nuisance; they can cause severe itching, scratching, and biting, which can lead to secondary infections, open sores, and skin irritation.
• Allergic Reactions: Some pets are allergic to flea saliva, leading to significant discomfort and severe allergic reactions.
• Transmission of Tapeworms: Fleas can also transmit tapeworms to both dogs and cats when ingested during grooming.
• Anemia: In severe infestations, particularly in puppies and kittens, fleas can consume enough blood to cause life-threatening anemia. This condition requires immediate veterinary attention to prevent severe outcomes.

Arnold Pet Station offers effective solutions for parasite prevention: 

• For Dogs: We recommend Sentinel Spectrum for heartworm prevention, which also protects against other parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, and Bravecto for long-lasting flea and tick prevention.
• For Cats: We recommend Revolution Plus, a monthly topical treatment that provides comprehensive protection against fleas, ticks, ear mites, and heartworms, along with other intestinal parasites.

For more options and to shop for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, you can visit our online pharmacy here: Arnold Pet Station Online Pharmacy. 

By taking proactive measures and ensuring regular parasite prevention, you can help protect your pets from these harmful parasites and ensure their continued health and happiness. Prevention is always easier, safer, and more affordable than treating an infestation or illness, so staying ahead of parasites is key to your pet’s well-being. Have any questions or want to schedule an appointment? We’re happy to help! You can contact us here or request an appointment online.