Fleas, Ticks, and Pets
Dogs and cats are highly susceptible to parasites like fleas and ticks. These can cause untold problems in pets that can seriously damage your pet's health. If you want to keep your pets free from these parasites, you need to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian for a full health exam. Our team at University Parkway Animal Hospital will make sure your pet is healthy enough for parasite prevention medication.
Flea and Tick Bites
Flea and tick bites are irritating to pets. Fleas often cause serious allergic reactions with their bites that can further harm your pet’s health. Both flea and tick bites can be sore and itchy, causing dermatitis. When your pet scratches or bites at the area, it can cause the bites to become infected or more irritated.
Spreading Diseases
In addition to those problems with flea and tick bites, there are also many diseases that your pet can contract from these parasites. Both fleas and ticks carry serious diseases and other threats to your pet's health. Fleas on your pet can lead to tapeworms in your pet's body when the animal swallows a flea. Fleas can also spread a form of typhus and cause anemia in your pet. Ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, bartonellosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These diseases can be serious and sometimes even fatal.
Flea and Tick Prevention in Jackson, TN
There are helpful parasite prevention medications that are available from our veterinarian. After a thorough examination, healthy pets can be given flea and tick medication that will keep these parasites at bay. If your pet is not on one of these medications, make your appointment today at University Parkway Animal Hospital by calling us at (731) 661-0711.