Tick Prevention: What Protection Does Your Pet Actually Need?

by Vienna R. - Student Veterinary Nurse

​ Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the different parasite prevention options available for your pet? Wondering which products to choose, what they protect against, and whether your pet is fully covered?
We’re here to help.
At our clinic, our priority is making sure your pets receive the correct protection, whether they’re big or small, indoor or outdoor, young or old. Parasite prevention is important all year round to help keep your pets healthy and protected.
Tick prevention is especially important in the Blue Mountains, as paralysis ticks can be extremely dangerous and even life threatening to pets. Many owners are surprised to learn that ticks can still affect indoor pets, as ticks can be brought inside on clothing, shoes, or other pets, or wildlife.
It is important to understand that not all preventative products cover everything. Some products may protect against fleas and ticks but not intestinal worms, while others may require an additional worming tablet for complete protection.
For example:

• Some tick preventatives require a separate intestinal wormer.
• Some products cover fleas and worms but not paralysis ticks.
• Some all-in-one products cover fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms together.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Always read the product label carefully and follow the steps accordingly such as, application method, correct dosage, and treatment interval.
Whether using oral chews, spot on, collars, or injections, it is important that products are administered correctly and on time to maintain effective protection, understanding that all flea and tick preventatives can differ.

Additional Parasite Protections: Some preventatives do not provide complete coverage against all intestinal worms and tapeworms.
To ensure complete protection, it is important to also include additional wormer treatments such as Fenpral, Milpro, and Droncit/allwormer. Please note though that Milpro only covers for heartworm if administered monthly.

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​To help ensure your pet receives complete parasite protection, please don’t hesitate to speak to our veterinary team to determine the most suitable prevention plan for your pet, as well as any questions or concerns you may have.