Parasite Treatment and Vaccinations to Assist with Flea and Tick Prevention

Need flea and tick prevention? Some vaccines, as well as injectable, oral, and topical veterinary treatments, can help prevent fleas and ticks and the diseases they spread! Need pet care? Contact us at Best Care Animal Hospital, serving Houston, Spring, Tomball, and other areas in TX!

Flea and Tick Vaccines and Prevention

One of the biggest risks as far as tick spread illnesses are concerned is Lyme disease. If a tick bites your dog or other pet, it may spread Lyme Disease to your pet. Fortunately, dogs can receive a Lyme disease vaccination that may prevent your pet from contracting this serious illness.

Your dog can also get a ProHeart 12 injection once a year to prevent heartworms, which are very dangerous parasites. While most people think of fleas and ticks when it comes to parasites, heartworms are just as big of a threat.

Cats can also receive lufenuron injections that can prevent fleas and ticks. One injection can last for up to six months. For now, lufenuron injections are not available for dogs and you’ll have to rely on oral and topical treatments. That may change in the future, so make sure you ask your veterinarian at your next pet check-up.

If cats or dogs ingest fleas, they may catch tapeworms. Fortunately, praziquantel injections can be used to kill off tapeworms in the body.

Other Flea and Tick Prevention Methods

When it comes to fleas and ticks, the best treatment is prevention. Fortunately, there are a number of oral and topical treatments to prevent fleas and ticks. These treatments will drive parasites away and may kill them if they should bite your dog or cat.

Some flea and tick prevention medications, like Frontline, can be purchased over the counter. This means you can treat your pet at home. Still, it’s wise to speak with a veterinarian about flea and tick prevention and vaccinations. Another type of veterinary medication or pet care may work better for your dog, cat, or other pet.

Want to speak with a veterinarian about flea and tick vaccines and prevention? Contact us at Best Care Animal Hospital, serving residents of Houston, Spring, Tomball, and other areas in TX!