We are all enjoying the gradual arrival of warmer weather in the Inland Northwest. Unfortunately, along with the warming temperatures is the awakening of fleas and ticks that have been dormant during the winter months. With this in mind, we are reminding everyone that it is time to begin applying Frontline Plus™. Here at Latah Creek, April is the month when our clinic cats, Sully and Mufasa, get their first monthly application of Frontline Plus™, as well as their semi-annual dewormer.
Frontline Plus™ is a topical flea and tick product that is applied once monthly to your pet. Once Frontline Plus™ is dry (approximately 24 hours) it is waterproof, so your pet may swim and enjoy normal warm weather activities while maintaining protection from fleas and ticks. By applying topical flea and tick products, you are protecting your pets from fleas, ticks, and vector-borne diseases. Many people are under the misconception that if you live in town and never go out in the woods, your pet will not be exposed to ticks. Ticks are found in grass, weeds, shrubs and trees, whether around your house, or at the local park. For more information about dogs and ticks, click on www.dogsandticks.com.
We are also excited to tell you about a new topical dewormer, Profender™, that is now available for cats. No more failed attempts at pilling your cat! This topical dewormer kills roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Cats can get internal parasites from swallowing fleas while grooming, ingesting water or soil contaminated with animal feces or worm eggs, eating prey infected with worms, and swallowing worm eggs brought into the home by other pets and people. Indoor cats are no exception and are still at risk! Call us today or stop by for more information on this revolutionary new product.
You do not need an appointment or prescription for these products. We will however, need a current weight on your pet. For the topical dewormer Profender™, Dr. Bauer is requiring that your cat has had an examination within the last year. Stop by today and we will be glad to assist you with these products!
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