Tick And Flea Prevention: Why You Should Be Alarmed When Your Dog Scratches Too Much
Are tick and flea prevention products common in your news feed?
If you are a dog owner you probably came across tick and flea prevention more often than you would like. You can read them in any social media sites or you have shared some information about it one time or another.
Who wants to talk about fleas and ticks anyway?
Nevertheless, it is a topic few would want to talk about but are very much curious to learn more.
When you see your dog scratch, what do you do?
At first you might ignore it as it can be a natural instinct for your dog to do. But when you notice that your dog is scratching more than usual, you will check on the itchy spot.
You will see if there is something going on there: presence a parasite or red spot.
If either is visible, you should be wary already. If it is a tick or flea, you have to get rid of them using a tick or flea preventive. For red spots, you can use of over the counter products to get rid of the redness.
Tick and Flea Prevention: Consult Your Vet
But if you are wise, you would bring your pet to the vet to know why there is redness on your dog’s skin. You will not just eliminate the symptom but the cause of it.
While you are there, you can also inquire on the best tick and flea prevention that your dog can have.
As a responsible pet owner, you have to know that some dogs can be allergic to fleas. Read more about flea allergy here.
There are many products on tick and flea prevention. Because these parasites are part of reality in owning pets. And having them in your homes is not a good sign.
So the next time you see your dog scratching too much or itching all over – bring to the vet as soon as you can. You do not only secure your pet’s health but your family’s as well.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client