Flea, Tick and Tapeworm Treatment for Dogs & Cats in Kelowna

Parasite Control from Kelowna Vets

At Spall & Harvey Animal Hospital, we provide pet parasite control in Kelowna, including flea treatment, tick treatment, deworming, and heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. Parasites can seriously affect your pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life, which is why year-round parasite prevention is an important part of preventive veterinary care.

Parasites can cause irritation, illness, and even life-threatening health problems in pets if left untreated. Internal parasites in dogs and cats may include heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, and intestinal worms. External parasites commonly include fleas and ticks.

Our Kelowna veterinarians provide parasite prevention, parasite screening, and treatment plans designed to protect pets from both internal parasites and external parasites year-round.

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Pet Parasite Prevention and Treatment

Fleas in Dogs & Cats

Fleas are small, fast-moving insects that live in your pet’s fur and feed on blood. Flea infestations can cause severe itching, scratching, skin irritation, and allergic reactions in pets.

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Ticks in Dogs & Cats

Ticks are external parasites commonly found in grassy areas, wooded trails, weeds, and brush. Tick bites can expose pets to serious illnesses like Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

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Intestinal Parasites

Internal parasites in dogs and cats can affect digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms are common in pets.

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Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. Heartworms live in the heart and surrounding blood vessels and can become life-threatening if left untreated.

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*Early diagnosis and deworming treatment can help prevent complications caused by intestinal worms in dogs and cats.

Common flea and dog parasite symptoms may include:

Excessive scratching or licking
Hair loss
Red or irritated skin
Flea dirt that looks like pepper or coffee grounds
Restlessness or discomfort

Fleas may also transmit intestinal parasites such as tapeworms and can lead to anemia in severe infestations.

Signs and symptoms of parasites in dogs related to ticks may include:

Swelling or irritation at the bite site
Fatigue or low energy
Fever
Joint pain or limping
Loss of appetite

If you find a tick on your pet, avoid attempting home removal methods that may injure your pet. Our veterinary team can safely remove ticks and recommend testing when appropriate.

Symptoms of heartworm disease may include:

Coughing
Difficulty breathing
Weight loss
Tiring easily
Low energy or listlessness

Many pets show few signs during the early stages of infection, which is why annual testing and preventive medication are important.

Symptoms of intestinal parasites in dogs may include:

Vomiting or diarrhea
Weight loss
Bloated abdomen
Scooting
Blood in puppy stool
Worms visible in stool
Changes in appetite

Early diagnosis and deworming treatment can help prevent complications caused by intestinal worms in dogs and cats. helps shelters and veterinary clinics quickly contact owners if a lost cat is found.

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Benefits

Benefits of Treating Pet Parasites

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Benefits of Treating Dog & Cat Fleas

Pet flea treatment and prevention help protect dogs and cats from uncomfortable infestations and parasite-related health issues. Fleas spread quickly through the home and can lead to more serious complications if untreated.

Benefits of flea prevention include:

Reduced itching and scratching
Prevention of flea infestations
Lower risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions
Protection against tapeworm transmission
Reduced risk of anemia in severe cases
Improved comfort and skin health

Benefits of Treating Dog Ticks

Dog tick treatment and prevention help protect pets from tick bites and tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease. Ticks are commonly found in grassy areas, wooded trails, and brush throughout the Okanagan.

Benefits of tick prevention include:

Reduced risk of Lyme disease
Prevention of tick infestations
Lower risk of skin irritation and swelling
Early detection of tick-borne illness
Protection for outdoor pets and active dogs
Improved long-term health and comfort

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Heartworm Prevention Benefits for Cats and Dogs

Pet heartworm prevention helps protect dogs and cats from heartworm disease, a serious condition spread by mosquito bites. Because early symptoms can be hard to spot, prevention is especially important.

Benefits of heartworm prevention include:

Protection against heartworm disease
Reduced risk of heart and lung damage
Avoidance of costly heartworm treatment
Support for long-term pet health
Early detection through annual testing
Safer year-round parasite protection

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Pet Parasite FAQs:

You should schedule a veterinary exam if your pet is showing signs of parasites in dogs or cats, including scratching, licking, skin irritation, visible fleas or ticks, digestive issues, coughing, or unexplained weight loss.
Our veterinary team can diagnose parasites and recommend the appropriate flea treatment, tick treatment, deworming medication, or heartworm prevention plan for your pet.

Common parasite symptoms in dogs include scratching, licking, hair loss, vomiting, diarrhea, scooting, weight loss, coughing, fatigue, and visible worms or fleas.What are signs of intestinal parasites in dogs?
Symptoms of intestinal parasites in dogs may include diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, blood in puppy stool, scooting, worms in stool, and poor weight gain.

Pets can get parasites from mosquito bites, contaminated soil, infected animals, fleas, ticks, or ingesting parasite eggs and larvae outdoors.

Most dogs and cats benefit from year-round parasite prevention, especially for fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms.

Yes. Indoor pets can still be exposed to fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and intestinal parasites brought indoors on clothing, shoes, or other pets.

If you find a tick on your dog or cat, contact our veterinary clinic. Our team can safely remove the tick and discuss testing or treatment if needed.

The best heartworm treatment is prevention. Monthly heartworm prevention medication and annual testing help protect pets from heartworm disease.

Yes. Parasites can lead to skin irritation, anemia, intestinal disease, Lyme disease, organ damage, and other serious health complications if left untreated.

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Flea, Tick and Tapeworm Treatment for Dogs & Cats in Kelowna

Parasite Control from Kelowna Vets