Fleas
Fleas are small, wingless, brown, fast-moving insects you can see in your pet’s fur. Some animals are allergic to the saliva of fleas, which can cause inflammation and more discomfort. If ingested while your pet is grooming themselves, fleas can transmit an intestinal parasite called tapeworm. Flea infestations can lead to anemia and fleas are also capable of transmitting serious diseases. The single best prevention against fleas and the diseases they can pass along, is to control the parasite population in your dog’s environment. Flea control is important year-round in Georgia and comes in a broad array of options from oral to topical.
Ticks
Ticks are members of the spider family and live in cracks and crevices in the home or outside in vegetation such as grassy meadows, woods, brush, and weeds. Some tick bites only cause mild irritation or swelling at the site, but other tick bites can infect your pet with serious illnesses. If left untreated, these diseases can lead to more severe health problems or even be fatal. The single best prevention against ticks and the diseases they can pass along, is to control the parasite population in your dog’s environment. Tick control is important year-round in Georgia and comes in a broad array of options from oral to topical.