Compassionate Care For Pets
Keep Your Pets Safe From Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms
At Northgate Animal Hospital in Hixson, TN, protecting your pet from fleas, ticks, and heartworms is essential for their long-term health. Heartworm disease can be easily prevented with a simple monthly pill or topical treatment, but once your pet contracts heartworms, treatment is costly and can be life-threatening.
In addition to heartworm prevention, year-round flea and tick prevention is critical to protect your pet from potentially dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other tick-borne illnesses. Regular flea and tick protection not only helps keep your pet comfortable but also reduces the risk of transmission of these harmful diseases.
Preventative care is always easier and more affordable than treatment. Our veterinarians at Northgate Animal Hospital will help you choose the best preventative options tailored to your pet’s needs.
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How to Protect Your Pet and Home
Fleas are more than just a nuisance; they can be a persistent problem for your pet and your home. The flea you see today may have originated from an egg laid 3 to 8 weeks ago. In fact, each flea can lay 20-30 eggs per day, which fall off your pet and into the environment—meaning your home becomes part of the flea life cycle. Without proper treatment, this cycle continues, making fleas a year-round issue.
To effectively prevent fleas and control an infestation, two key steps are essential:
- Treat all pets with an effective flea prevention product: Ensure every pet in your household is treated with a vet-approved flea prevention product to break the flea life cycle.
- Treat the environment: Since fleas live in carpets, bedding, and other areas around your home, it’s crucial to treat your environment for at least 3-8 weeks to eliminate any eggs, larvae, and adult fleas.
Don’t let fleas take over your home. At Northgate Animal Hospital, our veterinarians can recommend the most effective flea prevention products and guide you on how to treat both your pets and their living space.
Contact us today to schedule a flea consultation and start protecting your pet and home from fleas!