06/02/2026
🐾 Friendly Flea & Tick Prevention Reminder 🐾
With summer almost here and tick season in full swing, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to make sure their pups are up to date on flea and tick prevention!
Some of the most common things we hear are:
"My dog doesn't really go anywhere."
"We just forgot for a month or two."
"I don't have fleas in my backyard, I've checked." 🤔
The reality is that fleas and ticks don't care whether your dog travels frequently or spends most of their time at home. Fleas can be picked up in your own backyard, from wildlife passing through your property, on walks, at parks, and can even hitch a ride indoors on your shoes or clothing.
The tricky thing about fleas is that by the time you actually see them, they've often already been there for a while. And unfortunately, getting rid of them isn't usually a quick fix.
Once fleas become established in a home, it can take 3 months or more of consistent treatment, cleaning, vacuuming, and prevention to completely break the flea life cycle. Prevention is much easier (and less expensive!) than dealing with an infestation after the fact.
Fleas can cause:
🐾 Itching and discomfort
🐾 Flea allergy dermatitis
🐾 Skin infections
🐾 Tapeworms
🐾 Anemia in severe cases
And ticks can carry diseases that affect both pets and people.
The good news is there are more options available than ever before. If remembering a monthly preventative is a challenge, talk with your veterinarian! In addition to monthly products, there are now longer-lasting options available, including injectable flea and tick prevention that can provide protection for up to a year.
Whether your dog is hiking trails, exploring the farm, running around the neighborhood, or simply hanging out in the backyard, keeping them protected is one of the easiest ways to help keep them healthy.
As someone who spends my days caring for dogs, both in boarding and veterinary medicine, I want to do everything I can to help keep your pups safe, healthy, and parasite-free. ❤️🐾
