Veterinary Flea & Tick Control

Most dog owners have some experience in dealing with fleas and ticks. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, there are flea and tick medications to help solve those parasite problems.

  1. Types

    • Veterinary flea and tick medications come in tablet and topical forms, sprays, dips and shampoos.

    Effects

    • Depending on the type of flea and tick control medication, there are medications that kill parasites on contact, eliminate eggs or larvae and prevent parasites from getting onto your dog to begin with.

    Benefits

    • Veterinary flea and tick control may prove to be more effective than other measures of parasite control and will be backed up by the support of your veterinarian.

    Considerations

    • Some dogs may be allergic to the flea and tick medication supplied by your veterinarian, rendering this type of treatment useless to these animals.

    Warning

    • Seek treatment immediately for flea and tick infestations as some dogs suffer from dangerous allergies to these parasites. Fleas and ticks may carry disease.