Proactive and Thorough: Preventative Care Means Longer, Happier Lives
Parasites are an ongoing threat to dogs. To keep your best friend healthy, it’s important to provide them with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. These parasites are active for much of the year, so your dog’s prevention routine should continue year-round. External parasites like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are not only irritating but can also transmit harmful diseases.
Flea bites can cause allergic reactions and skin infections. Ticks can spread Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm disease, which is potentially fatal. The best way to minimize your dog’s risk of infection is to keep them on parasite prevention for life.
Our Recommended Parasite Preventatives
Our hospital in Annandale carries effective parasite preventatives for dogs,
including:
- Bravecto – A flea and tick preventative available as a chewable tablet or liquid topical application. One dose protects your dog for up to three months.
- Tri-Heart Plus – A monthly chewable tablet that protects against heartworm disease.
For the highest level of protection, we recommend keeping your dog on preventatives all year round. If you’re not sure which preventatives are best for your dog or when to start, we’re here to help! Your veterinarian can provide guidance on the best prevention routine to ensure your dog stays safe. If your dog has missed a few doses, we can help you get back on track. Call us today at (703) 256-8414.