Veterinary Services Pet Parasite Prevention in Westport, NY
Protecting Pets and Families from Fleas, Ticks, Worms, and More.
Proactive Protection for a Healthier Happier Pet
At Adirondack Veterinary Hospital, we believe prevention is the most powerful form of protection for your pet’s health. Our comprehensive pet parasite prevention services help shield your dog or cat from harmful pests like fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and intestinal worms — all of which can cause serious health problems for both pets and humans.
Why Parasite Prevention is Essential for Your Pet
Parasites may be tiny, but can greatly impact your pet’s health. Many pets can carry parasites without showing immediate symptoms, which means conditions like heartworm disease, intestinal worm infestations, or tick-borne illnesses may go unnoticed until they become severe.
Without regular parasite preventive care, your pet is at risk for:
- Fleas: Can cause skin irritation, allergies (flea allergy dermatitis), anemia, and transmit tapeworms
- Ticks: Transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis to pets and humans
- Mosquitoes: Spread heartworm disease, which can be life-threatening if untreated
- Intestinal Worms: Such as roundworms and hookworms, which can harm pets and may be contagious to humans (especially children)
By maintaining a consistent prevention plan, you’re not only protecting your pet but also your home and family from exposure.
Our Pet Parasite Prevention Services
We offer a full range of parasite protection solutions tailored to your pet’s specific needs. Our veterinarians will evaluate your pet’s lifestyle, health history, and environment to recommend the best preventive options.
- Monthly oral and topical flea and tick preventives
- Year-round heartworm prevention medications
- Routine fecal exams to screen for intestinal parasites
- Combination products that cover multiple parasites at once
- Educational guidance on checking for parasites at home
Preventive care is part of every wellness exam, but we’re happy to discuss protection strategies any time of year, especially during high-risk seasons.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Heartworm disease is one of the most serious conditions we prevent. Transmitted by mosquitoes, heartworm can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, often without any visible signs until the disease is advanced. Treatment for dogs is costly, time-intensive, and physically taxing. For cats, there is no approved treatment at all.
That’s why year-round heartworm prevention is critical. A monthly dose of preventive medication can safeguard your pet from this potentially fatal disease — an easy, effective step toward long-term health.
Benefits of Parasite Preventive Care
- Protects your pet’s health and comfort
- Prevents disease transmission to humans
- Reduces the risk of costly emergency treatments
- Improves your pet’s quality of life year-round
- Safeguards your home from infestations
With so many safe and effective options available, parasite prevention is one of the easiest ways to support your pet’s well-being.
Don’t Let Parasites Compromise Your Pet’s Health
Parasite prevention is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your pet’s health, comfort, and longevity. At Adirondack Veterinary Hospital, we make it simple to protect your pet with personalized care and trusted solutions.