Importance of Flea and Tick Prevention

Whatever you do to protect your pet, it’s sometimes impossible to prevent them from encountering fleas and ticks while they are outdoors. These parasites can have a significant negative impact on your pet’s health. At Southwest Veterinary Hospital, we have provided Littleton residents with reliable flea and tick prevention services for many years. read on to learn more about the importance of protecting your pet from these parasites.

Dangers of Fleas

If your pet has an allergy to fleas, you may notice a variety of symptoms including itching and scratching, hot spots, scabs, redness, and flaky skin. These symptoms are not only uncomfortable for your pet, but the bite of a single flea can also lead to a host of conditions including tapeworms. Pets tend to chew at flea-bitten areas, which often leads to the animal swallowing a flea. Fleas carry tapeworm larvae, which mature into adult tapeworms inside of your pet’s intestines. Anemia from blood loss resulting from flea bites is also a risk, especially in the case of severe flea infestations.

Tick Bites

A tick bite can lead to abscess, infection, paralysis, and possibly death. Ticks carry a vast array of debilitating diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and anaplasmosis. Unfortunately, these diseases are often difficult to recognize and may be misdiagnosed. During tick season, it is important to check your pet daily for ticks. If you find a tick on your pet, remove it as quickly as possible. If you aren’t sure how to check for ticks, our veterinarian will show you how.

Contact Our Animal Hospital for Flea and Tick Prevention in Littleton 

There are hundreds of flea and tick preventatives available, but it’s important to first talk with our veterinarian in Littleton to learn about the best product for your pet. To learn more about flea and tick prevention products for your pet, contact Southwest Veterinary Hospital in Littleton by calling (303) 794-2697.

Location

Office Hours - Monday Through Friday, We Close For The Lunch Hour From 12:30 To 1:30 PM.

On the second Friday of each month, we close from noon to 2 PM for our staff meeting.

Monday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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