Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworm - Oh My!

Katie Virtue
Mar 26
1 min read

As temperatures rise in Ontario, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes become more active. This means our pets face a higher risk of exposure.

Fleas are a huge nuisance in general and can cause itchiness and/or illness. Ticks carry diseases such as Lyme, while mosquitoes can transmit heartworm disease.

Awareness and prevention go a long way in keeping pets safe during the warmer months.

Contact your veterinarian to discuss preventative options for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. For more information about Ticks, check out our blog post about those buggers (pun intended) too.

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