Parasite and Prevention Control in Carrollton, TX
Effective parasite prevention and control begins with having your pet examined by your veterinarian every 6-12 months. Because dogs and cats don’t wear shoes and eat things outside, they are at risk of contracting parasites. All dogs and cats should be placed on heartworm prevention, intestinal parasite control, and flea and tick prevention.
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, a fecal test should be performed 4 times for pets under 1 year old, and at least twice a year for adult pets depending on the pet’s lifestyle. Puppies and kittens should be dewormed at 2 weeks of age and repeat every 2 weeks until they are old enough to receive broad-spectrum parasite control. Adult dogs and cats should receive broad-spectrum parasite control that is effective against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas, and ticks year-round.
Pregnant or nursing dams should maintain safe monthly broad-spectrum parasite control.
To help prevent infection, pick up the stool immediately after dogs defecate. For cats, scoop the litter box immediately after cats defecate or at the minimum twice a day.