La Porte Preventative Care

Fleas and ticks can be found indoors and outdoors. They can easily be carried in on your shoes and clothing, transferring them to your pets indoors. Indiana is a high-risk state for ticks year-round. Ticks love to find their way indoors when cold weather comes. The most common tick is the American Dog Tick; however, there are different species of ticks that thrive in Indiana. Ticks cause Lyme disease, which affects the joints in dogs. Flea rapidly reproduce, causing infestations that lead to anemia, itching, and discomfort in your animals. Fleas and ticks can also be transmitted to humans.

Heartworms and intestinal parasites are found feeding on the large arteries and blood vessels around the heart. This decreases blood and oxygen flow through the body. They are transmitted by mosquitos. One bite from a mosquito can easily infect the dog with worm eggs. Treatments are available for heartworm disease but can be expensive. It is best to prevent all year round.

Interceptor is a 1-month chewable for dogs that protects against heartworm disease and intestinal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. This can be used for dogs at least 6 weeks of age and 2 lbs or greater.

Credelio

Credelio is a monthly chewable for dogs and cats that helps treat and prevent fleas and ticks. It’s effective and easy to use, ensuring your pets stay protected all year long.

Nexgard Plus

Nexgard Plus is a monthly chewable for dogs that provides all-in-one protection against fleas, ticks, roundworms, hookworms, and heartworm. It’s a simple solution for keeping your dog safe from a range of parasites.

Nexgard Combo

Nexgard Combo is a monthly chewable for cats that protects against fleas, ticks, heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm. It provides comprehensive protection to keep your cat healthy and parasite-free.

Advantage Multi

Advantage Multi is a monthly topical treatment for cats that protects against fleas, heartworm, hookworm, roundworm, and ear mites. It also provides heartworm and flea protection for ferrets, ensuring complete parasite control.

Seresto Collar

Seresto Collar provides long-lasting protection against fleas, ticks, and larvae for both dogs and cats. The collar lasts up to 8 months, offering continuous defense without the hassle of monthly treatments.