Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can make your pet extremely uncomfortable and cause several different types of illnesses, like flea allergy dermatitis and tapeworm infestations. Bridgemill Animal Hospital can evaluate your pet to determine the best type of flea prevention medication.
Types Of Flea Prevention Medication Available
When it comes to preventing heartworm, fleas, and ticks, there are several different types of medications available. If you are curious about which prevention to get, ask our staff and we will find what is best for you and your pet’s lifestyle.
Prevention offered at our hospital
Canine Prevention
- Simparica Trio - Coverage for Heartworms, Fleas, and Ticks. Chewable tablet given once a month.
- Heartgard - Coverage for Heartworms. Chewable tablet given once a month.
- Nexgard - Coverage for Fleas and Ticks. Chewable tablet given once a month.
Feline Prevention
- Nexgard Combo - Coverage for Heartworm, Fleas, and Ticks. Topical ointment applied once a month.
In addition to those listed above, we have an online pharmacy on our website that has more prevention options for your pet. Visit www.MyVetStoreOnline.com for more information.
Flea and Tick Prevention Help With Bridgemill Animal Hospital
When it comes to controlling fleas and ticks, you can count on us to provide you with the right type of medication for your pet and advice on how to rid your home of flea infestations. If you are looking for a medication where the parasite does not need to bite your pet in order to be killed, we may recommend flea collars and spot-on treatments. If you are looking for a no-hassle way to control fleas and ticks in your dog or cat, oral tablets may be the right solution. If you have a current flea infestation, you may want to use a spray treatment that kills fleas and ticks on contact.
For more information on our flea and tick prevention services or to schedule another type of service, like your pet’s yearly wellness examination, call us at (803) 590-7050 today.