Summer weather is here, and for millions of pet owners, that means problems with fleas and ticks. While most pets only have to deal with itching and scratching, some suffer from far worse health problems related to these pet parasites. At Winter Garden Animal Hospital we make parasite prevention an important part of every pet’s annual wellness examination. Preventing health problems is always a better choice than treating them after the fact, and it’s important to us that our pet patients enjoy their summer free of itching and health problems.

Ways to Prevent Pet Parasites

In our office, we offer multiple forms of tick and flea treatment, for both dogs and cats. Keeping your home and pets free of dangerous parasites is always best, instead of having to treat the problem after it happens. The most popular with almost every pet owner are oral medications such as:

Canine preventative:
Trifexis
Nexgard
Bravecto
Sentinel
Simparica Trio.

Feline preventative:
Revolution Plus
Cheristin
Bravecto

Oral medications are very effective because they treat your pet’s entire body. Some medications are meant for tick prevention, while others work on fleas.

Make an Appointment to See Our Veterinary Team

Before fleas and ticks become a problem for your pet, make an appointment to see our caring team at Winter Garden Animal Hospital. We’ll work with you to help prevent parasites from attacking your pet, and help get rid of them if it’s already happened. Call our office at (407) 656-4132“>(407) 656-4132 to schedule an appointment for your cat or dog today.