🐛 Common Parasites in Dogs & Cats

• Fleas: Cause itching, anemia, and transmit tapeworms
• Ticks: Spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and babesiosis
• Heartworms: Transmitted by mosquitoes; can be fatal if untreated
• Intestinal Worms: Hookworms, roundworms, whipworms — they cause GI upset, malnutrition, and anemia

💊 Preventive Measures & Treatments

We recommend year-round protection tailored to your pet’s lifestyle:

• Monthly topical or oral flea/tick preventives
• Annual heartworm injections or chewables
• Quarterly deworming tablets for intestinal parasites
• Tick collars for outdoor dogs
• Environmental control (vacuuming, washing bedding, yard treatments)

🩺 Testing & Monitoring

Prevention isn’t one-and-done. We perform:

• Annual heartworm antigen tests
• Fecal exams for intestinal worms
• Skin checks for flea dirt and tick attachment

Regular testing ensures your pet’s preventive program is working.

🛡️ Why Year-Round Prevention Matters

In Baja’s warm climate, fleas and ticks thrive all seasons—and heartworm-carrying mosquitoes are active year-round. Skipping treatments even one month can put your pet at risk.

📍 How VetPlayas Can Help

Our veterinary team will:

• Assess your pet’s parasite risk
• Create a customized prevention plan
• Provide medications and demonstrate proper application
• Offer follow-up testing and support

View all our services or schedule a prevention consult.

✅ Conclusion: Prevention Saves Lives & Money

Parasites are more than a nuisance—they can cause life-threatening illness. A consistent, year-round prevention program keeps your pet healthy, spares you expensive treatments, and protects your family.

Ready to protect your pet? Contact VetPlayas today and set up a personalized parasite prevention plan.