Flea and Tick Prevention

Fleas and ticks can cause serious illnesses in pets that can even be fatal. Flea and tick prevention medication is an important part of pet care, and every pet who is healthy enough for a prescription should be on these medications. When you need a veterinarian in Mission Hills, CA, the animal care professionals at Granada Veterinary Clinic are ready to assist you.

Flea and Tick Prevention

Flea Bites

Flea bites are a common cause of allergic dermatitis. Many pets are allergic to the saliva of fleas, leading to itching and a rash following flea bites. However, the allergic reaction that your pet has can be severe. Flea bites can also transmit several diseases to pets, and they can cause anemia. Fleas multiply quickly, and infestations can get bad with just one flea to start it. 

Tick Bites

Ticks carry a lot of bacteria, and this can allow them to give your pets bacterial infections with each bite. Many serious diseases can be spread by ticks, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Several tick-borne diseases can cause serious dehydration and even death. Even just one tick can lead to a major impact on a pet's health, and ticks can be hard to find on a pet. It's best to have a pet on flea and tick prevention medication so that a pet won't have a tick attached to them. 

Prevention Medications

There are many different medications on the market for flea and tick prevention, and the veterinarian will be able to decide which is best for your pet after a health exam. Many of these medications are administered in the form of chewable tablets for convenience. Others come in other forms such as injections that are powerful protection against fleas and ticks. Each type of medication can prevent fleas and ticks for anywhere from a single month to a full year. 

Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian in Mission Hills, CA

Call Granada Veterinary Clinic today at (818) 361-0125 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian. 

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