Ticks are becoming more and more prevalent in North America, and they are now being found in areas where people and pets did not previously encounter ticks. These parasites are not just a nuisance, they can cause serious—and sometimes deadly—diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesia, Ehrlichiosis, and Cytauxzoonosis. Contact us immediately if your pet starts coughing or has joint pain, trouble breathing, fever, weakness, or loss of appetite, weight, energy, or coordination.

Keep ticks off your pet by keeping your dog or cat on a tick preventive. Even indoor-only pets are at risk because ticks can hitch a ride inside on your clothing or shoes. Tick preventives are safe and effective at controlling ticks and the diseases they carry. Call us to get your pet protected today!

Do not panic if you find a tick on your dog or cat, even if your pet is on a preventive. Some preventives kill ticks after they have come in contact with your pet. Ticks can hide under your pet’s fur. As an added measure of protection, we recommend checking your pet for ticks every time your pet comes in from outside. Do not hesitate to ask us any questions you might have.