Flea and Tick Prevention

Owning a pet often means dealing with fleas and ticks. It's common for pets to develop an infestation of fleas or to have a tick or two clinging to them. This can be serious for the health of the pet, however, and it's important to see a veterinarian for flea and tick prevention medication. If you need pet vaccinations and prevention medication, call our office in Arlington, TX, to make your pet's appointment.

Flea Bites and Pets

When a pet has an infestation of fleas, it often gets worse quickly. They can lay 20 eggs every day, and this can quickly lead to a pet being overwhelmed with fleas. This can result in the pet developing anemia from blood loss. Flea bites can also be highly irritating to pets and can cause allergic reactions. Many pets experience a decline in health because of flea bites that cause infections and allergic dermatitis as well as larger reactions. Pets often scratch at the bite areas, making them worse. This can also lead to a flea being swallowed, potentially leading to tapeworm infestation.

Tick Bites and Pets

Tick bites can spread a lot of serious diseases to pets. When a tick bites a pet, they connect with the pet's bloodstream and stay there as they drink. This keeps the pet's bloodstream in contact with the tick and any bacteria it harbors. This can lead to serious diseases like tick paralysis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and more. Some of these diseases can be fatal to pets. It's important to always have pets on flea and tick prevention to avoid these harmful diseases and more.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian for Flea and Tick Prevention in Arlington, TX 

Call Animal Clinic of Arlington today at (817) 460-6622 for more information on flea and tick prevention or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.