11/10/2025
🍂With the seasons changing and the
temperature dropping, we'd like to remind our clinics
about fleas and ticks! 🍂
➡Fleas and ticks are tough external parasites that can
survive in a wide range of temperatures and
environments, which is why consistent prevention is so
important for dogs. Fleas prefer warm, humid
conditions—typically between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to
27°C)—but their eggs, larvae, and pupae can survive
for weeks or even months in carpets, bedding, and
outdoor shaded areas, waiting for the right conditions
to hatch. Ticks, on the other hand, are extremely
resilient and can remain active in temperatures just
above freezing (around 35°F or 1°C), especially in
wooded or grassy areas with high humidity. Some
species can even overwinter on animal hosts or in
sheltered environments.
➡Both parasites pose significant health risks: fleas can
cause severe itching, allergic dermatitis, anemia, and
transmit tapeworms, while ticks can spread dangerous
diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain
spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis.
Because these pests can survive through much of the
year, even in cooler climates, maintaining a year-round
prevention plan—including monthly flea and tick
treatments, regular grooming, and checking your dog
after outdoor activities—is essential to protect your
pet’s health and comfort which is why we offer
Bravecto's Quantum injectable prevention! It will cover
your dog up to 8 months with just 1 injection!
🐾If you're intested and would like to get an appointment
set up for your K9 friend to get the prevetion injection,
please give us a call, text or email us!🐾
