MOSQUITOS AND TICKS AND FLEAS … OH MY!!

HEARTWORM

A CSU parasitologist recommends yearly prevention and every other year testing.It may seem surprising with such cold winters.. However, research shows there are microclimates during times of warmer weather mosquitos will hatch and potentially cause heartworm infection for our dogs. Also, there has been an increase in prevalence along the front range.  If your dog has been off heartworm preventative for more than 2 months, testing first to ensure negative infection is recommended. 

The increase in heartworm prevalence in CO can be found here: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources/incidence-maps 

TICKS

For tick prevention, it is advised from April through June (longer if camping). If you are traveling, check with us for a plan to make sure your dog or cat is protected. 

FLEAS

Remember, even though fleas are uncommon in Colorado, they are very prevalent in other areas of the country.   Southeast US has a fleas that are resistant to most products used in Colorado.  So call us if you are traveling to that area so we can advise you appropriately.