Prairie Ridge Veterinary Clinic | Fleas-Ticks-Heartworm Archives

Preventing Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms

04.10.2015 by Prairie Ridge VC Staff

Although parasites are small, their impact to your pet’s health can be mighty. And, just as we are about to welcome in spring and all of its wonderful blooms and outdoor recreation opportunities, here they come! Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and all of the other parasites that like to spring into full force at the arrival of warmer weather are on their way.

While parasite prevention isn’t the most exciting thing you have going on this season, preventing fleas, ticks, and other parasites is paramount to protecting the health of your pet, and, in some cases, your family. Continue…

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