Flea & Tick Prevention and medication at GRAH vet clinic in Kingston
Dogs and cats can both get fleas and ticks, but they do not have to. Modern methods of flea and tick prevention are extremely effective, and although it requires a little more work, there are equally effective tick and flea treatment options available if your pet already has parasites. The biggest problem is often deciding which of the many products on the market is best for your pet, and our veterinary clinic in Kingston can help you with that.
At Grah Kingston, we are
providing quality Cat & Dog Parasite Control
Service. We are known as one of the best Dog & Cat Parasite
Control Vet Clinics in Kingston.
Why Tick and Flea Prevention
is So Important
Fleas and ticks both carry
diseases, some of which can be spread to human beings. Aside from this, they
can make our pets extremely uncomfortable. Once fleas or ticks get into an
environment such as your home, it can be challenging to get them out, so it is
best to focus on prevention before you have a problem.
Types of Flea and Tick Medication
There are several application
methods available for flea and tick medication:
·
Oral
·
Topical (spot-on)
·
Spray
·
Collar
Oral medications may prevent
fleas or fleas and other parasites. However, there are currently no oral
medications available for tick prevention.
Topical spot-on medications are
widely available and effective. Some only treat fleas, while others treat
fleas, ticks, and even heartworm, intestinal worms, and mites. Sprays are less
convenient in general but can be useful when dealing with an infestation.
Collars are variable in efficacy. Treatment time varies from every day to every
few months.

Tick and flea medication methods
come in both prescription and non-prescription types. It is best to ask our
veterinarian which option is ideal for your pet, whether you decide to go with
a prescription or OTC product. Dog products must never be used on cats, as cats
are sensitive to some chemicals that are not harmful to dogs.
How a Veterinarian Can Help
Because there is a wide array of
products available for preventing and treating flea and tick problems, your
veterinarian will be an invaluable resource in determining which is best for
your pet. When discussing the topic with your veterinarian, ask both which
products our veterinarian recommends and why. We can offer you advice based on
what we see working or not working well in the Baltimore area, as well as for
your specific type of pet.
Pet owners are welcome to visit
our Animal Hospital in Kingston. Our
veterinarians can carry out specific testing to diagnose the parasites
affecting the health of your pet.