As the Vet Says -

It’s Flea and Tick Season

Have you noticed the warmer weather?

We sure have! Your pets are probably cool nights. But we aren’t the only ones enjoying the nice spring time weather…Have you noticed the bugs are starting to come back out to play, too?

The time to put your dogs and cats on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is notice fleas and ticks. It is important to know that these medicines don’t actually keep the bugs from getting on your pets. So don’t panic if you see a flea or tick crawling on your pet – the medicine is working! The “prevention” medicines work by preventing the ticks from biting for too long, preventing the fleas from playing house on your pet, and preventing the mosquitoes from transmitting heartworm disease. These are all great things, but the critters do still need to come into contact with your dog or cat to get their dose of the medicine.

We have several different types of flea, tick, and heartworm preventions for your pets. Some are a liquid you apply to their skin, some are chewy treats, some are crunchy treats, and we even have a shot for heartworm prevention that lasts for 12 months! (Yes, you still need monthly flea and tick protection if you’re using the heartworm shot.)

If you need a refill on your pet’s flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medicines, there are a few different ways you can let us know! Call our office at 812-385-2733, message us through our website at PrincetonVet.net, or order through our online pharmacy (find it at PrincetonVet.net, then click “Visit Our Online Pharmacy” in the green boxes). If we haven’t seen your pet in a year, we’ll need to see your pets for an examination before we can prescribe prevention medicines. We are available during our regular walkin hours, no appointment needed, and new patients are always accepted! Have a great – protected – spring!

Pet Clinic

Gibson County Animal Services and Princeton Veterinary Hospital are partnering to offer Rabies Annual Booster and Wellness Check for $20 cash on Saturday, May 20th at 1 p.m. for Gibson County residents that are low income/fixed income or Seniors. Preregistration is required by calling 812-386-8079. Location: Princeton Veterinary Hospital, Princeton.

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