Summer begins next weekend and that means pool parties, barbeques, camping, floating the river, and trips to the lake. Your dog may stay with us or tag along with the rest of the family. Either way you must consider protecting them against the usual summer offenders for canines, which include: heartworms, fleas, ticks, flies, mosquitos, ants, and microscopic pests such as giardia!
The risk of heartworm disease is year round here in Texas and it is best to have them on a preventative like Heartguard to give them the maximum protection against life threatening heartworms.
Fleas and ticks can transmit tapeworms and other diseases such as Ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease! Frontline is a great preventative to keep the fleas and ticks at bay. Products like these will keep you and your pet safe from these pests so you can enjoy the summer days and nights.
If you to take your dog to the local pond or lake for a dip, you might consider vaccinating them against giardia . Giardia is a nasty one-celled organism that makes itself at home in a dog’s intestines and causes diarrhea and vomiting.
There are many different types of preventatives available at your vet, so it is best to consult your vet to find out which product will work best for you and your dog.
Woof!