Fleas, Ticks, Heartworms, Intestinal Parasites
Pet Parasite Prevention & Deworming in Gilbertsville, PA
Parasites can cause serious health issues for your pet — and in some cases, for your family too. At Patt Veterinary Hospital, we take parasite prevention seriously. We provide tailored, year-round protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites to keep pets in Gilbertsville, PA healthy and parasite-free.
Guidance Through Every Early Milestone
Why Parasite Prevention Matters
Even a single flea, tick, or mosquito bite can lead to bigger problems. Parasites don’t just cause discomfort — they can transmit dangerous diseases, including:
- Tick-borne illnesses: Lyme disease
- Heartworm disease: Spread through mosquito bites
- Intestinal parasites: Tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, etc.
Some parasites are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from pets to people, especially children or those with weakened immune systems.
Healthy Pets, Healthy Families
Trusted Protection for Lifelong Health
Flea & Tick Prevention
Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance. They feed on your pet’s blood, causing itching, skin damage, allergic reactions, and the spread of serious diseases. Our hospital offers safe, effective flea and tick preventatives in both topical and oral forms.
We’ll help you choose a product that fits your pet’s age, weight, species, and lifestyle — and walk you through the best way to administer it.
Heartworm Prevention
Heartworm disease is potentially fatal and entirely preventable. It’s spread by mosquitoes and affects both dogs and cats, though symptoms in cats can be more subtle. At Patt Veterinary Hospital, we recommend year-round heartworm prevention and annual testing to keep your pet protected.
Treatment for heartworm is difficult and expensive, but prevention is simple and affordable. Our team will help you find the best product and ensure you’re giving it on schedule.
Safe, Effective Deworming
Deworming & Intestinal Parasite Control
Intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms can cause weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, and more. Puppies and kittens are especially at risk and should be dewormed starting at a young age.
We offer routine fecal testing, targeted deworming, and ongoing parasite prevention tailored to your pet’s age, species, and exposure risk.
Comprehensive Care You Can Trust
Protecting Pets — and Families
Parasite control isn’t just about your pet’s comfort. It also plays a critical role in protecting your home and family from potential zoonotic diseases. We’ll work with you to create a customized parasite prevention plan that’s safe, effective, and easy to follow.
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Schedule a Parasite Prevention Visit in Gilbertsville, PA
Keep your pet healthy, happy, and protected year-round. Call Patt Veterinary Hospital at (484) 783-0087 or request an appointment online to get started with parasite prevention and deworming.