Broad-Spectrum Pet Parasite Prevention in Montclair, NJ
Parasite prevention is an essential part of your pet’s wellness care program to keep them happy, healthy, and safe from harmful diseases. At Cameron Animal Hospital, we’re dedicated to helping you stay ahead of these risks with tailored, year-round prevention plans that protect your pet from parasites commonly found in our area. Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites may be small, but their impact on your pet’s health can be massive.
Is your pet protected from parasites? If you need a refill on parasite prevention, let us know!
Fleas
Commonly thought of as a summertime nuisance, fleas can harbor inside your home and affect your pet any time of year. These tiny pests cause intense itching, skin irritations, and even allergic reactions in some pets. Beyond that, fleas can transmit other parasites, like tapeworms, to your pet. Our team can recommend safe and effective flea prevention that keeps your pet flea-free.
Ticks
Ticks are not only bothersome but also pose a significant health risk to pets and their families. Because we live in a Lyme endemic area, tick prevention is crucial for your pet’s health. Lyme disease, transmitted by black-legged ticks, is a common concern, as it can cause joint pain, fever, kidney issues, and other serious health complications in pets. We recommend preventive treatments year-round to protect your pet from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and your dog may also be a candidate for the Lyme vaccine for additional protection. Additionally, regular tick checks after outdoor adventures can help you catch any hitchhikers early.
Heartworms
Heartworm disease is a life-threatening condition spread by mosquitoes, and it affects dogs and cats alike. Once infected, your pet can suffer from heart, lung, and circulatory system damage, which can become fatal if left untreated. Sadly, there is no available treatment for heartworm disease in cats, and, in dogs, treatment is harsh and can cause serious complications.
The good news is that heartworm disease is preventable! With a consistent, year-round heartworm prevention plan, we can safeguard your pet’s health from this dangerous parasite, allowing them to enjoy each day without worry.
Intestinal Parasites
Intestinal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms, can be harmful to your pet’s digestive and overall health and can be transmitted to other pets and people. Pets can pick up these parasites from contaminated soil, water, or other animals, and symptoms often include diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and a generally unwell demeanor. Regular deworming, combined with year-round preventive care, keeps your pet’s digestive system healthy and free from these troublesome parasites.
Why Year-Round Prevention Matters
Parasites can pose a threat to your pet’s health any time of year, especially in our region where Lyme disease and other parasitic illnesses are more prevalent. Year-round prevention provides continuous protection, giving you peace of mind and ensuring your pet is guarded against parasites no matter the season. From effective, veterinarian-recommended preventives to routine screenings and deworming, we make it easy to safeguard your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites.