WAC Vet Tips: Ticks

Our veterinarians are seeing an increase in ticks on patients here in Athens, GA. Our vets shared a few tips to help keep your dogs and cats healthy and happy - and free of ticks and the diseases they carry!

• DETECTION: Check your dogs and cats for ticks often. Don’t forget their ears!
• TICK REMOVAL: Schedule a sickness visit at Winterville Animal Clinic so one of our veterinarians can remove any ticks found.
• DISEASES: Ticks carry MANY diseases. Prevention medication is crucial.
• PREVENTION: Your pets should remain on flea and tick prevention year-round to protect against tick-borne diseases.
• APPOINTMENT: Call Winterville Animal Clinic or book an appointment online to get your pet started on flea & tick prevention.

Visit Winterville Animal Clinic in Athens, GA for your pet's veterinary care!