Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks
Fleas and ticks are parasites that can adversely affect the health of dogs and cats. They are often thought of as simply being annoying, but they are much more than that to your pet. Many pets develop infestations which makes parasite prevention an extremely important part of your pet's health. If you need flea or tick prevention for your furry friend and you live in or around Jackson, contact University Parkway Animal Hospital to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lifsey.
Tick Dangers in Pets
When a pet has one or more ticks on its body, it can be incredibly hard to get it off. While it is there, it keeps itself attached to the bloodstream of your pet continuously to drink blood. This also allows any of a number of bacteria found in ticks to infect your pet. Ticks carry a host of diseases that can infect pets and cause serious health problems.
Ticks carry diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. These and other serious diseases can cause terrible symptoms that result in dehydration and other problems. Some of the diseases spread by ticks prove to be fatal to pets. Parasite prevention is the best way to keep these parasites from establishing themselves on your pet.
Flea Dangers in Pets
It is common for pets to be allergic to the saliva of fleas. This can cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from itchy skin to health-damaging effects on the body when a flea bites. Fleas can also spread several bacterial infections that can be difficult and painful for pets.
Fleas can also cause anemia as well as spread tapeworms to your pet. Fleas multiply quickly, so a small infestation often gets much worse. To protect your pets, they should be on parasite prevention medication at all times. These medications are available as pills, chewables, and injections.
Protect Your Pets in Jackson, TN
When your pet isn't on medication to prevent parasites, fleas and ticks can cause a variety of issues that range from mildly annoying to quite dangerous for your furry friend. Call our team at University Parkway Animal Hospital today at (731) 661-0711 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lifsey.