As pet owners, every action we take for our pets is done with the best intentions. From choosing premium food brands to ensuring they have a comfortable, warm place to sleep and staying up to date with their veterinary check-ups. However, all of our efforts can be counterproductive if we are not taking adequate measures for flea and tick prevention. Here’s a closer look at why flea and tick protection is so important.
Prevent Disease
Fleas and ticks each have an extensive list of diseases that they can easily transmit to your pet once they take shelter on their skin. This is why it is so imperative to invest in flea and tick protection products recommended by your veterinarian.
Minor flea and tick reactions may include mild allergic reactions or itchy skin irritations. Anemia is also a possibility, transmitted by both fleas and ticks, which requires specialized medication and can be lethal for kittens and puppies. Fleas and ticks may also cause life-threatening diseases, such as tapeworms or Lyme disease, which can be fatal if it is not promptly caught and treated.
Avoid Home Infestations
Fleas and ticks have intense breeding capabilities, with female fleas boasting the ability to lay 40 eggs per day and ticks laying up to 7,000 eggs per day. This rapid reproduction rate facilitates the spread of fleas and ticks within your home. Additionally, these creatures have varying life cycles making it challenging to treat an infestation in one go, which can result in a longer time spent exposed to these uncomfortable pests and far more costly expenditure to rectify the problem.
Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy
Avoid the negative effects of fleas and ticks and keep your pet healthy and happy for years to come by contacting your local veterinarian for flea and tick medication for your pet today!