Complete Parasite Prevention for Dogs & Cats in Aurora
Parasites pose serious health risks to pets and can easily spread through the environment, insects, other animals, and even inside your home. At Animal Hospital at Aurora, we provide complete parasite prevention plans to protect dogs and cats year-round from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites.
Regular prevention keeps your pets healthy, comfortable, and safe — and helps protect your entire household.
1. Flea & Tick Prevention
Fleas and ticks are common in Colorado and can survive in outdoor environments throughout the year. These pests can cause itchy skin, allergic reactions, and transmit dangerous diseases.
Risks of Fleas & Ticks
- Severe itching and irritation
- Flea allergy dermatitis
- Anemia in puppies or kittens
- Lyme disease (ticks)
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (ticks)
- Tapeworm infections (from ingesting fleas)
Symptoms to Watch For
- Excessive scratching, licking, or biting
- Visible fleas or flea dirt
- Ticks attached to skin
- Red bumps or hair loss
- Restlessness or discomfort
Prevention Options We Offer
- Monthly oral flea & tick medications
- Topical treatments
- Vet-recommended tick collars
- Annual parasite screening
- Lifestyle-based prevention plans
We customize every plan to fit your pet’s health and home environment.
2. Heartworm Prevention
Heartworm disease is one of the most dangerous — but completely preventable — parasitic illnesses in dogs and cats. Spread by mosquitoes, heartworms attack the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, causing life-threatening damage.
Why Heartworm Protection Matters
Heartworms can cause:
- Chronic coughing
- Fatigue and exercise intolerance
- Breathing difficulties
- Heart failure
- Organ damage
- Sudden collapse or death
Because treatment is expensive and risky, prevention is essential.
Heartworm Prevention at Animal Hospital at Aurora
- Monthly oral preventatives
- Combination parasite control products
- Annual heartworm testing
- Safe prevention options for cats
Pets should receive heartworm prevention every month, 12 months a year.
3. Intestinal Parasite Prevention
Intestinal worms are extremely common in puppies, kittens, adult pets — and can even infect humans. Pets can contract parasites from soil, contaminated water, fleas, wildlife, or dog parks.
Common Intestinal Parasites
- Roundworms
- Hookworms
- Whipworms
- Tapeworms
- Giardia
- Coccidia
Symptoms of Intestinal Parasites
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Weight loss
- Bloated belly
- Scooting
- Dull coat
- Worms in stool (sometimes visible)
Prevention and Treatment
We offer:
- Monthly deworming preventatives
- Routine fecal exams
- Puppy & kitten parasite treatment schedules
- Fast-acting dewormers for infected pets
Consistent deworming protects both pets and your family.
Year-Round Parasite Prevention Is the Key to a Healthy Pet
Parasites are active in all seasons, and many are invisible until severe damage occurs. Consistent prevention is the safest, most effective way to keep your pets protected.
At Animal Hospital at Aurora, we provide:
✓ Customized prevention plans
✓ Safe, vet-approved medications
✓ Annual wellness exams
✓ Parasite testing and monitoring
✓ Preventatives for all ages and breeds
Schedule Your Pet’s Parasite Prevention Appointment
Protect your pets from painful infections and serious diseases.
Call Animal Hospital at Aurora today or book your appointment online.