Reach Out to a Laguna Hills Veterinarian to Stop Fleas and Ticks Before They Reach Your Pets

Loving dog and cat owners do all do your best to keep your beloved family pet happy and healthy. Fleas and ticks are tricky and make your efforts challenging, and your trusted Laguna Hills veterinarian will tell you that the area features a large population of fleas and ticks, likely waiting to pounce on your pet to create misery and possible disease.

Tick and Flea Prevention Tips & Tricks

Try a few of these tips to prevent possible diseases, such as tapeworm, dermatitis, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever:

• Stay on guard year-round since  there is no official "season" for fleas and ticks.
• Weigh your pet regularly to maintain the correct dosage of flea and tick medication.
• Mow and trim your lawn regularly since fleas and ticks tend to stay in overgrown wooded areas.
• Plant citronella, lavender, rosemary, mint, lemongrass, garlic and sage to naturally repel fleas and ticks from your yard.
• Check yourself each time you come in from outdoors, especially after hikes and treks through wooded areas with tall grass, to make sure you are tick-free. Prime spots ticks attach include your stomach, arm pits and other warm dark spots.

Control Fleas and Ticks That Torment Your Dog or Cat With the Help of a Laguna Hills Veterinarian

Even with your best efforts, following the advice of your Laguna Hills, CA Veterinarian, sometimes pets simply run into fleas and ticks. At that point, you need to find the quickest and safest way to give your pet relief. When trying to remove fleas from your pet, inquire about liquid insecticides for your rugs and carpets, and ask about shampoos and sprays for your pet. Manually remove ticks with tweezers and put them in alcohol to kill them.

If your pet is prone to flea and tick encounters, followed by suffering, we can help you at Trinity Pet Hospital and look forward to receiving your call.