Fleas and ticks are more than just annoying. They’re also disgusting parasites that can cause a wide range of diseases and symptoms in pets. Here in San Pablo, flea and tick season lasts all year, so keeping your companion on a safe and effective preventative is crucial year-round. Prescribed medications are the best way to protect your furry friend. We provide flea and tick prevention in San Pablo here at Evergreen Pet Clinic and would be happy to help your dog or cat enjoy a healthy, itch-free life. 

Why Preventing Fleas and Ticks Is Important

Fleas and ticks carry diseases like Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, Colorado tick fever, and flea-borne typhus. Fleas even carry another parasite: tapeworm. Flea and tick bites are extremely itchy and cause several problems for pets. While a minor infestation may only cause itchy skin in the beginning, the symptoms typically worsen. Your pet could experience hair loss, skin infections, abscesses, anemia, kidney damage, and many other problems. Tapeworms transmitted to pets from fleas can cause digestive upset, weight loss, and lethargy. Preventing infestations is the only way to protect your beloved pet from these problems. 

In addition, preventing fleas and ticks is easier than getting rid of them. A single female flea lays roughly 40 eggs every single day. Once those eggs hatch and the fleas reach adulthood, they start laying about the same number of eggs daily. They multiply quickly, and their breeding system makes them difficult to eliminate. Ridding your home of fleas requires killing all of them in all life stages. This, unfortunately, can take several months. 

Flea and Tick Prevention in San Pablo

If your furry friend isn’t already on an effective medication for flea and tick prevention in San Pablo, we can help. We provide high-quality prescriptions to prevent and treat infestations. Our team will also help you choose a flea and tick medication that’s suitable for your pet’s age, weight, and species and show you how to use it safely. Give us a call today to schedule your pet’s appointment.