Parasite Prevention For Pets
Parasites like fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms are more than annoying pests-they can be very dangerous and spread life-threatening diseases to people and pets. At Apawthecary, we offer customized in-home parasite prevention plans for dogs and cats in Los Angeles, designed to protect your pet year-round based on their lifestyle and risk factors.
Whether your cat lives indoors or your dog hikes the trails, we tailor parasite prevention to your pet’s environment, medical history, and your comfort level. We offer guidance on flea and tick control, heartworm prevention, and deworming protocols, all administered or prescribed during serene, in-home visits.
What We Offer:
Personalized parasite prevention plans for cats and dogs
In-home delivery or prescription of flea, tick, and heartworm protection
Education on environmental risks, seasonal timing, and product options
Gentle, stress-free care without the need to visit a clinic
Preventive care is easiest when it comes to you—and your pet deserves nothing less.
Shocking Pet Parasite Facts
Cats groom themselves so well that you will (almost) never see a flea on a cat, only evidence of them if you look for clues-flea dirt, signs of overgrooming, or tapeworms in stool.
FDA-approved parasite preventatives are less harmful than the potential of your pet being exposed to parasitic diseases.
Parasites become resistant to medications, which is why new products frequently hit the shelves.
Virtually every puppy is going to have an intestinal parasite, which is why it is recommended that they have their stool tested at their first vet visit.
Fleas are an enormous health concern in Los Angeles-even if you live in a nice neighborhood, with the cleanest home, and your pets do not go outside-there is a very good chance a tiny flea will find them
Flea allergy is by far the most common pet allergy in cats and dogs, in fact, much greater than food or other environmental allergies combined.
People can get giardia, hookworms, roundworms,
