Parasite Prevention

According to the CDC's last Data Summary in 2017 tick-borne illnesses have been rising alarmingly in the past decade. Since most tick-borne illnesses are hazardous to your pet's health and also spreadable to humans, it is vital that you do your due diligence when it comes to keeping your pets safe and halting the spread of a variety of diseases including Lyme’s, Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and more. We can help in the battle against pest-borne illnesses at Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital with parasite prevention measures.

We Offer Effective Parasite Prevention for Your Pets

The first step in the battle against fleas and ticks is knowledge and prevention. We can aid you in both. First, you need to know what to watch for to notice a flea infestation or tick bites on your pets. Signs include extra itching and scratching, fleas on their bedding, and red welts, with or without rings around them. Second, you should keep your pet up to date on prescription strength tick and flea preventatives as well as vaccines for parasites ranging from Heartworms to Lyme disease.

Many people do not realize the negative impact parasites can have on their host's health, nor do they realize that the same tick that gives your dog Lyme and other tick-borne diseases can give you the same illnesses. Since tick-borne illness is on the rise across the nation, we should all do all we can to halt the spread.

Contact Us for Your Pet's Next Veterinarian Appointment for Parasite Control 

Call us to schedule an appointment for your pet if you think they have been exposed to tick- or flea-borne illness, if you see any parasites on them or their bedding, or to prevent an issue from arising in the first place. We are your San Diego Veterinarian for quality care. Call Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital at (858) 292-6116!