Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes: Protecting Your Pet This Season

Staying on top of fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes is important for protecting your pets—even as summer winds down.  These tiny pests remain active in late summer and can carry serious diseases, so keeping up prevention is crucial for your pet’s health.
 

Here’s a Quick Checklist:

• Keep giving monthly flea and tick meds—don’t take a break!

• After outdoor fun, check your pet for ticks (they can hide in tricky spots)

• If you find a tick, remove it carefully or ask us how to do it right

• Mosquito bites can spread disease, so use vet-approved repellents if needed

• Ask your vet about the parasite protection plan that fits your pet best for year-round coverage
   

Local Tip:

In the Tri-Valley, areas like parks, hiking trails, and greenbelts can have higher tick and mosquito activity. After outdoor adventures, especially in grassy or wooded spots, take extra care to check your pet thoroughly.
 

Year-Round Reminder:

Parasites don’t take a break just because the seasons change. For many pets, year-round prevention is the safest way to keep them protected and healthy.
 

When to Give Us a Call:

If you notice your pet scratching more than usual, developing skin sores, or seeming unusually tired or off, contact us promptly. Parasite-borne illnesses can progress quickly, and early care makes all the difference.
 

A Quick Reminder:

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes don’t take holidays just because summer is ending. Staying on top of prevention keeps your pet safe and healthy as the seasons change. If you have questions or want to review your pet’s parasite protection plan, we’re just a call or message away.