Pet Parasite Prevention & Control
Parasites are more than just a nuisance — they pose serious health risks to your pets and your household. Atwater Veterinary Center keeps these threats away with customized pet parasite prevention in Atwater, CA, designed to protect against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms year-round.
What Is Parasite Prevention?
Parasite prevention involves regularly scheduled medications or treatments that prevent harmful parasites from causing health problems. These products come in oral, topical, or injectable forms and are tailored to your pet’s age, species, and exposure risk. Our experienced team helps you choose the safest and most effective prevention plan based on your pet’s lifestyle, environment, and health.
Common Parasites We Target
Your pet’s surgical experience will include:
Fleas
Cause itching, dermatitis, and can transmit tapeworms
Ticks
Spread diseases like Lyme and Ehrlichiosis
Heartworms
Transmitted by mosquitoes and potentially fatal if untreated
Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms
Intestinal parasites that can also affect humans (zoonotic)
Why Parasite Control Matters
Many parasites can go unnoticed until serious symptoms develop. Prevention is safer, more affordable, and more effective than treatment after infection. Some parasites are also transmissible to humans — especially children — making consistent protection essential.
What to Expect From a Prevention Plan
- Physical exam and risk assessment
- Fecal testing and bloodwork (as needed)
- Customized monthly or quarterly prevention recommendations
- Ongoing reminders and monitoring support
Benefits of Parasite Prevention
- Protects against disease and discomfort
- Reduces the need for costly treatment
- Minimizes zoonotic risk to family members
- Keeps your home and environment healthier
Trusted Prevention Plans
At Atwater Veterinary Center, our veterinarians keep up with the latest research and product updates to ensure your pet gets the best protection possible — without unnecessary treatments or side effects.
Protect Your Pet Year-Round
Looking for reliable pet parasite prevention in Atwater, CA? Schedule your pet’s next check-up today and keep parasites at bay.