Treating Fleas and Ticks at our Veterinary Clinic in North Austin

If you have ever had or currently have a flea and/or tick infestation on your pets and in your home, you know just how annoying they can be. They bite you and your furry family members, creating irritation and sometimes allergic reactions, and getting rid of them involves washing all your linens, curtains and other fabrics, throwing out pet beds and using pesticides. Here at Dessau Vet Clinic in North Austin, our veterinary team can help you rid your home and pets of fleas and ticks and prevent infestations in the future with flea and tick baths, preventative medications and pet-safe flea and tick bug sprays.

Hazards of Fleas and Ticks in North Austin and Pflugerville

Fleas and ticks are prevalent in North Austin and Pflugerville. Fleas can cause skin allergies in the form of flea dermatitis and tapeworm infestations, and they can cause anemia in small kittens and puppies. Ticks carry a wide array of diseases, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Cytauxzoonosis and Lyme Disease.

Preventing Fleas and Ticks with our Veterinarian

Our veterinarian can help you get rid of flea and tick infestations and help you find the right method of flea and tick prevention for you and your pets. In general, we offer oral tablets for dogs and cats, topical medications and flea and tick collars.

If your dog or cat will eat a pill, oral tablets may be the best way to go for flea infestations. When a flea bites your pet, they will ingest the medication and die. We usually recommend flea and tick collars in addition to oral tablets because the medication does not kill ticks.

Topical medications are placed between your pet's shoulder blades where it disperses across your pet's fur. Topical medications usually last at least 30 days.

To schedule an appointment for your pet to discuss fleas and ticks and to get preventative medications, call us at 512-339-3177.

How do you prevent flea and tick infestations on your pets?