We cannot encourage a dog owner enough to make certain their pooch has their immunizations up to date. And do not forget whatever it is you think best, be it a collar or liquid, to prevent an infestation of fleas and ticks!
Dogs can get heartworm infection only from the bite of an infected mosquito. This is tragic and so unnecessary when there are many preventative treatments available, so be sure to talk to your vet.
The best treatment is always prevention! Many products are FDA-approved to prevent heartworms in dogs, and all require a veterinarian’s prescription. Some heartworm medications contain ingredients that are also effective against roundworms and hookworms, or against other parasites such as fleas, ticks, and ear mites.
This climate change to warmer temperatures has also affected the flea and tick population. Fleas used to be a seasonal problem, but now they show up all year long. There are more of them, they eat more often, and pet owners need to be more vigilant in protecting their pets.
The same is true for ticks – bugs that are most active in warmer months. Ticks cause Lyme disease in both humans and dogs. With record-setting highs in many parts of the country this year, the calendar offers no guidance on when pet parents might expect them. That makes it important to check your pet for ticks regularly, and to speak to your veterinarian about pest repellent products that are safe to use.
As always, if you suspect your pooch has heart-worm, or a severe case of ticks and fleas, have your veterinarian check man’s best friend as soon as possible.
For more information please go on over to DogTime. As stated previously prevention is so important and this site can aid you in your dog’s continued good health!
