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How to Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are not only inconveniences for your pet; They can be carriers of serious diseases that affect both animals and humans1,2.
Learn the importance of protecting your pets from these parasites, learn about the associated problems, symptoms, and diseases, as well as effective ways of prevention.
Understanding the Problem
Fleas are the most common external parasites and can cause a variety of health problems in pets, from mild skin irritations to more serious conditions such as ectoparasite bite allergic dermatitis (ECAD)3, and worm infestations such as Dipylidium caninum.
Ticks are equally dangerous, known to transmit diseases such as Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis, which can lead to death, and Lyme disease and spotted fever4, which can also infect humans.
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How to avoid fleas and ticks?
The Importance of Prevention
Preventing fleas and ticks helps keep your pets healthy. Regular preventive treatments are recommended to keep these parasites away from your pets and your home1.
In addition, maintaining the environment, such as keeping the yard clean and trimming the lawn, can significantly reduce the risk of infestation5.
Prevention Strategies
- Regular Treatments: Using preventive products, as recommended by the veterinarian, can protect your pet from flea and tick infestations. There are several options available on the market, including topical products, oral products, and collars1,2.
- Environmental Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining outdoor and indoor areas can help prevent fleas and ticks from making these places their habitats5. Frequent vacuuming and washing of pets' clothes and beds are essential to control infestations in the domestic environment.
- Regular Surveillance: Examining your pet regularly for fleas and ticks, especially after spending time outdoors, is very important to detect and treat infestations before they become serious4.
Fleas and ticks: How to prevent them?
How to avoid fleas and ticks?
Taking good care of your pet includes preventing and treating fleas and ticks. Regular vet appointments and following treatment recommendations can help ensure that your pet is always healthy.
Your pet is part of the family, and just like you, it deserves to live happily and healthily! Therefore, it is very important to be aware of his health, especially in relation to fleas and ticks, which are more than just nuisances: they can transmit serious diseases.
With that in mind, we created a simple and quick quiz that will help you identify if your pet may be facing these problems. With just a few questions, you can find out if there are signs of infestation and learn more about how to protect your pet effectively.
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References
[1] "Flea and Tick Prevention," Cornell University. Available at:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/flea-and-tick-prevention
[2] "Where fleas and ticks come from, how to prevent them on people and pets, and other FAQs," The Ohio State University. Available in https://health.osu.edu/health/animal-health/where-fleas-and-ticks-come-from
[3] "Fleas," Cornell University. Available at:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/fleas
[4] "Ticks and Your Cat," Cornell University. Available at:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/ticks-and-your-cat
[5] "The importance of flea & tick control," Texas University. Texas University. Available at:
https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/the-importance-of-flea-tick-control
Flea and tick prevention. Cornell University. Available at:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/flea-and-tick-prevention
Where fleas and ticks come from, how to prevent them on people and pets, and other FAQs. The Ohio State University. Available at:
https://health.osu.edu/health/animal-health/where-fleas-and-ticks-come-from
Fleas. Cornell University. Available at:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/fleas
Clinical review:
This content was carefully reviewed by Dr. Marina Pohlmann Bonfim, Veterinarian at Agener Saúde Animal, of the União Química Group, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the information presented. Clinical review is critical to ensure that all data and guidance contained on this page conforms to current best practice and scientific evidence.
Dr. Marina Pohlmann Bonfim
Veterinarian | Agener Saúde Animal, a business unit of the União Química Group.
