Because They Mean The World

Parasite prevention for the pet you love.

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Prevention is key
 A key component of preventative care is keeping your pet parasite-free. At Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital, we develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard, and on your pet. We can also help you practice tick control. Contrary to popular opinion, fleas and ticks aren’t just annoying. Fleas can transmit tapeworm and cause anemia, while ticks are well-known carriers of many harmful conditions, including Lyme disease. A person wearing a quilted jacket and cap, perhaps a veterinarian, is holding a striped tabby cat on their shoulder. The cat, sporting a purple collar, gazes directly at the camera. The blurred background hints at an outdoor setting.

Heartworm
 Intestinal worms are likewise dangerous, particularly to puppies and kittens. Deworming treatments are crucial early in a pet’s life, and after that, preventatives like Interceptor provide excellent and reliable protection against such pests.

Heartworm is another – and even graver – threat. Mosquitos can transmit the deadly worms to pets through just one bite. Sadly, many animals don’t show symptoms until the disease is advanced, if at all. While there is treatment for canines, it is expensive and can be very hard on your pet. (There is no heartworm cure for cats.) A black cat and an Australian Shepherd dog rest together on grassy ground in a sunny forest, creating a peaceful and friendly scene. As if waiting for a veterinarian's check-up, the cat looks curiously upwards while the dog gazes forward.

Year-Round Protection
 At Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital, we understand that year-round prevention is the only guarantee your pet won’t suffer an uncomfortable – or even life-threatening – infestation. That’s why we carry many different types of flea, tick, and heartworm preventives in our clinic. If you have questions about which preventative best fits your pet’s unique needs and lifestyle, please don’t hesitate to call us at (206) 285-0395 or ask your veterinarian at your earliest opportunity! Green heart shapes of various sizes are scattered like a vet's love for animals against a black background. A happy corgi with a fluffy coat sits in a lush green field, recently given a clean bill of health by the vet. Surrounded by tall grass, the dog's ears are perked up with a cheerful expression, while trees blur in the background.