{"id":4111,"date":"2023-01-05T11:32:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T06:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=4111"},"modified":"2023-01-05T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T06:02:32","slug":"should-i-keep-my-pet-on-flea-tick-and-heartworm-prevention-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/should-i-keep-my-pet-on-flea-tick-and-heartworm-prevention-year-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Keep My Pet On Flea, Tick, And Heartworm Prevention Year-Round?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While some pet parents are worried about fleas, ticks, and other parasites only during the summer, it might be hard to believe that these freeloaders pose a threat to your pooch or kitty throughout the year. They transmit a number of deadly diseases and deteriorate their health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VS-Flea-Tick-and-Heartworm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4112\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VS-Flea-Tick-and-Heartworm.jpg 700w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VS-Flea-Tick-and-Heartworm-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The only easy way to help your furry friend defend against these pests is to stay current on flea, tick, and heartworm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-flea-and-tick-control\/c1.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">prevention treatments<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fleas\u2014Beyond the Itch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/worms-and-your-pet-types-symptoms-precautions-and-treatments\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fles-pest-control.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4113\" width=\"378\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fles-pest-control.jpg 660w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fles-pest-control-300x230.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fles-pest-control-188x144.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleas are frustrating as they will cause a nuisance in your house. These tiny parasites not only leave dogs and cats scratching themselves to the bare but also transmit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/worms-and-your-pet-types-symptoms-precautions-and-treatments\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">tapeworm<\/a>, which causes gastrointestinal infections. Fleas also cause other diseases like Bartonellosis, Flea Allergy Dermatitis, and Anemia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ticks that Carry Debilitating Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/canine-lyme-disease-your-dog-is-never-safe\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ticks.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4114\" width=\"385\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ticks.png 576w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ticks-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticks are gross. But what\u2019s more disgusting is that they latch onto your pet and stay firmly attached to the coat for months. If left untreated, they cause deadly diseases like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/canine-lyme-disease-your-dog-is-never-safe\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Lyme disease<\/a>, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/ehrlichiosis-and-seresto-collar\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Ehrlichiosis<\/a>, Anaplasmosis, and even tick paralysis! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mosquitoes \u2013 Carriers of the Deadly Heartworms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-supplies\/all-about-heartworms.cshtm?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VS-Heartworms-Life-Cycle-.jpg\" alt=\"Heartworms Life cycle | Vetsupply\" class=\"wp-image-2472\" width=\"590\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VS-Heartworms-Life-Cycle-.jpg 700w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VS-Heartworms-Life-Cycle--300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 70 species of mosquitoes are known to spread heartworms through mosquito bites. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-supplies\/all-about-heartworms.cshtm?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Heartworms<\/a> are dangerous worms that cause severe lung damage, heart failure, and death of the pet. In most cases, there is no treatment for heartworms once the infestation has developed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Better Safe than Sorry <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and worms are common pet parasites. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-supplies\/t1.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">preventive treatments for your dog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/cat-supplies\/t2.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">cat<\/a> throughout the year is the key to keeping them at bay. There is a range of branded, vet-recommended flea, tick, and heartworm treatments available in the market today. They mainly come in <strong>oral, topical, and injectable forms<\/strong> and are very easy to administer. Furthermore, keeping your pet safe with preventive treatments is much easier than fighting and eliminating parasite infestations.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best flea, tick, and heartworm preventions include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/heartwormers\/nexgard-spectra-for-dogs\/p2030.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Nexgard Spectra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/flea-and-tick-control\/simparica-trio-for-dogs\/p2397.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Simparica Trio<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/flea-and-tick-control\/comfortis-plus-for-dogs\/p2029.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">Comfortis Plus<\/a>. Your veterinarian would be the best person to ask for the recommendations, but you can also check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\">VetSupply<\/a><\/strong> for the best deals on flea and tick treatments and free doses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color has-background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/offers.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=shouldikeeptreatmentforwholeyear\"><strong>Buy Best Prevention Products at Lowest Price Online!!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some pet parents are worried about fleas, ticks, and other parasites only during the summer, it might be hard to believe that these freeloaders pose a threat to your pooch or kitty throughout the year. They transmit a number of deadly diseases and deteriorate their health. 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