Animal Clinic in Richmond Heights Warns About Flea and Tick Dangers, Urges Prevention
(firmenpresse) - RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH -- (Marketwire) -- 03/18/12 -- Richman Animal Clinic is working to raise awareness about the dangers of fleas and ticks. According to Dr. Jeffrey A. Richman, Ohio is a prime location for flea and tick activity during warmer spring and summer months. The veterinary clinic is encouraging all pet owners to use medicated prevention. Fleas and ticks can transmit diseases and parasites, leading to serious infections and health complications for pets. Pet owners with questions about their pets' flea and tick prevention method can contact the animal hospital for further information.
Euclid and Dr. Jeffrey A. Richman is urging pet owners to actively combat with prevention medication.
"With springtime and warmer weather reaching Ohio, it is essential that pet owners take active steps to protect their pets against fleas and ticks," said Dr. Richman. "Many pet owners underestimate how serious these problems can be, forget to routinely administer prevention methods, or believe that fleas and ticks won't affect their pets."
According to Dr. Richman, pet owners need to be especially vigilant during warmer months when pets spend time playing outside. Dr. Richman is also urging pet owners to choose prescription medications, rather than at-home remedies.
"Nothing has proven to be as effective as medicated prevention like EctroAdvance, Revolution, and Trifexis," said Dr. Richman. "Our provides a variety of competitively priced flea and tick preventative medication, including generics, and we are always happy to answer any questions that pet owners may have about their pet's medication. As part of our , we can also help pet owners choose prevention medication that is appropriate for younger animals."
Fleas can cause severe itching and skin diseases. According to Dr. Richman, fleas are the top allergen that affects dogs each year. Fleas can also carry and spread diseases caused by parasites, including tapeworms, Bartonella (also known as "cat scratch disease") murine typhus, and -- most famously -- the bubonic plague.
Dr. Richman is also warning pet owners about the dangers of ticks, and encouraging owners to regularly check their pets for ticks, especially after extensive outdoor play. Ticks can carry a variety of diseases, including Lyme Disease, as well as livestock and pet-specific diseases.
" against fleas and ticks is an absolute must for any pet," said Dr. Richman. "We also are reminding all pet owners to ensure that their pets are up to date on necessary . Vaccinations are especially important for pets that regularly attend daycare, boarding or grooming salons. A small dose of prevention now can make a tremendous difference the for a pet's health and happiness -- not to mention saving pet owners from the pain of emergency vet bills."
Pet owners who would like to learn more about different flea and tick prevention treatments, as well as pet vaccines, may contact the through the website or their .
Richman Animal Clinic
Richmond Heights, OH
1-888-667-5235
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