Flea and Tick Protection from Our Chapel Hill and Durham Veterinarian

Flea and Tick Prevention Available at Chapel Hill and Durham Animal Hospital

Nobody likes fleas or ticks -- least of all the poor animals infested with them. But these little creatures do more than simply cause itching and irritation, as troubling as that is. Fleas and ticks also carry serious diseases that they spread to their hosts, and in sufficient numbers they can even cause dangerous levels of blood loss in some pets. That is why our Durham and Chapel Hill veterinarian warns you to get your pets on a preventative care program before summer goes into full swing.

Fleas may be tiny, but our veterinarians in Durham and Chapel Hill take them very seriously. Flea bites can cause allergic reactions and irritating dermatitis. They can transmit tapeworms, typhus and even plague into an animal's bloodstream. Smaller or sickly pets may also succumb to anemia due to blood loss, requiring emergency care from our Durham and Chapel Hill veterinarian. Ticks are just as dangerous as fleas due to their tendency to spread ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other diseases. Summertime, with its rising temperatures, always brings increased flea and tick activity, so put yourself on alert against these pests -- and seek help from our Chapel Hill and Durham veterinarian.

Schedule Flea and Tick Prevention With Our Veterinarian in Durham and Chapel Hill

Our veterinarian in Chapel Hill and Durham urges you to put your pet on preventative medication immediately. We use products that can kill both fleas and ticks simultaneously, providing your animal with optimal protection.

Now that the "dog days" of summer are just around the corner, make sure your dog (or cat) enjoys protection against disease-carrying, annoying fleas and ticks. Contact our veterinarian in Durham or Chapel Hill about starting a monthly preventative routine to keep your pet safe from these pests. New Hope Animal Hospital can help your furry family members have a fun, healthy summer!

Have you ever had to deal with significant tick infestation? How did you handle the problem?

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