Cat & Dog Parasite Prevention in Social Circle

Fleas, Ticks, Heartworm, & other Parasites

Parasite prevention is a critical aspect of pet care that protects your furry friends from a variety of harmful pests that can cause severe health issues. At Social Circle Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to helping you safeguard your pets from parasites through comprehensive prevention and treatment plans. 

Importance of Parasite Prevention for Cats & Dogs

It is common for a dog or cat to become infected with an internal or external parasite at some point in its lifetime.  Parasites can affect your pet in a variety of ways, ranging from simple irritation to causing life-threatening conditions if left untreated.  Some parasites can even infect and transmit diseases to you and your family.

Parasites that may affect your pet: 

• Roundworms 
• Hookworms 
• Whipworms 
• Tapeworms 
• Heartworms 
• Fleas/Ticks 
• Mange Mites 
• Coccidia 

We can help prevent, accurately diagnose, and safely treat parasites and other health problems that not only affect your dog or cat, but also, the safety of you and your family.

Year-Round Parasite Prevention in Pets 

Parasites can pose a threat to your cat or dog's health at any time of the year, not just during warm weather.  

• Fleas & Ticks: can be less active outdoors during colder months, but can easily survive indoors, continuing their life cycle and infesting your home environment. 
• Mosquitoes: can remain active during cooler weather or find their way indoors. Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm disease. Heartworms are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects both dogs and cats, making consistent prevention essential. 
• Internal parasites: intestinal worms and other parasites can remain active year-round, even when temperatures drop. These parasites can cause significant discomfort and health issues if left untreated. 

Our veterinarians recommend a comprehensive, year-round parasite prevention plan tailored to your pet’s specific lifestyle, environment, and health needs. Consistent prevention is the safest and most effective way to keep your pet healthy and protected in every season. 

What You Can Do to Keep Your Pet Parasite Free?

In addition to using year-round parasite prevention, you can reduce the risk of parasitic infection by following a few simple but effective steps:

• Practice good personal hygiene 
• Use a preventative flea and/or tick treatment year-round 
• Only feed pets cooked or prepared food (not raw meat) 
• Minimize exposure to high-traffic pet areas 
• Clean up pet feces regularly 
• Schedule your pet for an annual examination and parasite testing
• Administer deworming medications as recommended by a veterinarian 

For more important information about parasite control guidelines, ask our veterinarians or visit the Companion Animal Parasite Council at petsandparasites.org.  

Ready to protect your pet from parasites? 

At your next visit, talk with your veterinarian about the best parasite prevention plan for your pet. Call (770) 464-2955 or schedule an appointment online today.