Spring is coming....are you ready?

The warm weather is starting - it's one of my favorite times of year. It feels like everyone is waking up and getting outside. People just seem happier. Our pets are happier too - the days of being stuck indoors or going out for short walks are coming to an end. This past weekend my dogs enjoyed spending time out on the patio as I enjoyed a nice evening fire, food and music with friends. Springtime also means reemergence of pesky pests - namely fleas and ticks. These pesky insects are not only annoying but can carry some pretty scary diseases that can affect not only your pets but also you. Scary words like Lyme Disease, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Cytauxzoon and Babesia come to mind when we think of flea and tick borne diseases. As medical professionals, and pet owners, we want to minimize our patients' risks of contracting some of these diseases. And as pet parents, we know you want to keep your pets protected and comfortable!

There are many options to choose from when trying to keep your pets protected from fleas and ticks - there are topical options, over the counter medications, sprays, powders, tablets, collars....its enough to make even the most educated person scratch their head (hopefully not from fleas tho!).  We know that it is confusing and all the options can seem similar. At Chestnut Arbor Veterinary Hospital we have looked at all the options and chosen the ones that we feel provide the best protection for you in the shortest amount of time after application or ingestion and are the best value for your money. We also take into account the lifestyle of your pet as well as any other factors such as tiny humans or other pets in the home for which some products may not be safe.

At our office we narrow our selection down - we have 2 oral tablets for our canine friends as well as a collar for larger patients. Our feline friends have 1 option. No guess work here - we will help you decide which is best for your pet and we stand behind the choices we have made. Looking for something we don't keep in stock? No worries - you can find it on our online pharmacy and have it shipped right to you.

We want to make sure all our pets are protected and comfortable as the weather warms up - during the month of March we are offering a special discount on our flea and tick products when purchased as 3 or 6 month supplies. Check with us today to see what option is best for your pet and keep them pest free!