It's that time of year again!  The snow has melted, the sun is shining, and the ticks are out!  Fleas and ticks not only are bothersome to your pet, but they can also spread serious disease such as Lyme disease.  At Lexington Pet Clinic our heartworm test also tests for exposure to three tick borne diseases: lyme, anaplasma, and ehrlichia.  This test should be performed on an annual basis.

 

The two products we recommend for flea and tick prevention are Frontline and Vectra.

 

Beware of over the counter look a likes!  These products can be associated with more adverse reactions and are not as effective!