{"id":85,"date":"2025-03-11T19:44:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2025-03-11T19:44:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:44:18","slug":"creepy-crawlers-beware-your-ultimate-guide-to-flea-tick-and-heartworm-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broadwayoaksanimalhospital.com\/blog\/creepy-crawlers-beware-your-ultimate-guide-to-flea-tick-and-heartworm-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Creepy Crawlers Beware: Your Ultimate Guide to Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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April is officially Parasite Prevention Month, which means there’s no better time to kick creepy crawlers to the curb. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms may be small, but they can cause big problems for your pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a little planning and the right flea, tick, and heartworm protection, your pawsome pals can stay happy, healthy, and itch-free all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top parasite prevention tips from the team at Broadway Oaks Animal Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Flea Prevention for Pets: Stay One Step Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fleas are the ultimate uninvited guests. These little buggers bring itchiness, skin allergies, and even tapeworms along for the ride when they infest your pet. Don\u2019t wait until you see your pet scratching nonstop\u2014take action now. There are plenty of ways to keep fleas at bay, including topical treatments, oral medications, and flea collars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the best flea prevention<\/a> for pets is one that fits your pet\u2019s needs routine. For instance, if you feel it’ll be a struggle to remember to give your pet a pill every six months, consider a flea collar instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tackle Ticks Before They Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ticks carry serious illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is why it’s so important to get on top of tick prevention. Use tick collars, sprays, or chewables designed for tick prevention for pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These medications work in several ways, including by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n