Cat & Dog Parasite Prevention in Covington

Keeping Pets Safe from Fleas, Ticks, Heartworm & More

Parasites pose serious health risks to your pets and family. At Wellspring Veterinary Hospital, we offer complete parasite prevention and treatment plans to keep your cats and dogs healthy, comfortable, and protected year-round from: 

• Fleas 
• Ticks 
• Heartworms 
• Roundworms 
• Hookworms 
• Whipworms 
• Tapeworms 
• Mange mites 
• Coccidia 

Why Parasite Prevention Is Important for Your Pet

Throughout their lives, dogs and cats can be exposed to external parasites like fleas and ticks, as well as internal parasites such as heartworms and intestinal worms. Some parasites cause only mild irritation, while others can lead to serious or even life-threatening conditions. Many can also transmit diseases to humans, making consistent prevention essential for your entire household.

Our veterinarians create customized parasite prevention plans based on your pet’s lifestyle, environment, and health. Year-round protection is the safest, most effective way to keep your pets healthy in every season.

For dogs, Bravecto Quantum provides a simple, single-dose option that protects against fleas and ticks for 12 months. Combined with a year-round heartworm preventive, it ensures parasite protection with minimal effort.

Year-Round Parasite Protection for Your Dog or Cat

Parasites can threaten your pets in every season, not just during warm weather. Year-round prevention is key to keeping dogs and cats healthy and protected.

• Fleas & ticks: can survive indoors during colder months and continue reproducing.
• Mosquitoes: can carry heartworm disease and remain active in both mild temperatures and indoors.
• Internal parasites: intestinal worms can persist year-round, causing digestive issues, weight loss, or other health problems.

Tips to Keep Your Dog or Cat Parasite-Free

You can lower parasite risk in your pet by:

• Practicing good hygiene when handling pets
• Using year-round flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives
• Feeding only cooked or commercial pet food
• Limiting access to high-traffic pet areas
• Cleaning up pet waste promptly
• Scheduling annual exams and parasite screenings
• Administering deworming medications as recommended

For more guidance, visit the Companion Animal Parasite Council website.

Protect Your Pet Today

Talk with your Wellspring Animal Hospital veterinarian about the best parasite prevention plan for your cat or dog. Call (770) 385-8181 or schedule an appointment online to keep your pets healthy and safe all year long from parasites.