Flea and Tick Prevention in Chantilly, VA

In Chantilly, Virginia, fleas and ticks can pose a year-round challenge. The best way to protect your pet from getting fleas or ticks is to prevent these pests from getting on your animal in the first place. While it's impossible to eliminate all the fleas and ticks in your yard, you can ensure your pet doesn't bring any inside with them with flea and tick prevention.

What Are Fleas and Ticks and What Illnesses Can They Cause?

Fleas and ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of animals. They typically live in their host's fur, but they can also be found on grasses and leaves around their environment. These pests can severely annoy your pet by causing itching, inflammation and swelling, and they sometimes transmit illnesses like tapeworms, Typhus, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Knowing how to identify fleas and ticks on your pets ensures you can book treatment before the issue becomes severe. Fleas look like dark brown dots moving in the fur of your animal. Ticks appear as small, flat brown beads attached to your pet's skin. Fortunately, there are easy ways to prevent these parasites from making their way into your home.

Our Flea and Tick Service Offerings

We know that your pets are more than just animals, they're family. We offer a variety of services to help you get rid of fleas and ticks and keep them away in the future:

• Testing: We provide gentle physical exams to detect fleas and ticks on your animal, plus screening for any potential diseases.
• Prevention: We offer flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats to keep your pets safe all year round, including oral and topical treatments. Animals do need flea and tick prevention in winter, so be sure to stay on top of their care!
• Treatment: When you do notice an issue with either fleas or ticks on your pet's body, we can help! We have different kinds of flea and tick prevention and treatment offerings to eradicate parasites and keep your four-legged friend happy and healthy.

How Does a Physical Exam Work?

A physical exam for fleas and ticks is a quick, painless process. Our friendly technician will start by examining your pet's skin. If they find any fleas or ticks, they'll extract them with tweezers and put them in a container for inspection. They'll also note where on your pet they were found.

After the examination, we'll give you the full results, including signs of an infestation or other health issues that need addressing.

Why Choose Nova Pets Health Center?

We're not just a full-service veterinary clinic — we're a family-owned business with a passion for keeping our clients' pets happy and healthy. We offer wellness plans that keep your dog, cat or exotic animal on track with all their shots and preventative care to ensure they always feel their best.

Schedule a Vet Appointment in Chantilly Today

If you're looking for a reliable vet for flea and tick treatment in Chantilly, Virginia, look no further than Nova Pets Health Center. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best care for their pets. Our veterinarians, vet techs and support staff work together to ensure that every visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Schedule your appointment today or call our friendly staff at 703-378-9791 to discuss flea and tick prevention for dogs, cats and other animals!