Year-round preventive guidance
Plan parasite protection for your dog or cat at Lakeview Animal Hospital in South Edmonton. We review local exposure, travel, current products and testing needs to recommend a schedule that fits your pet.
How we can help
Bring the names of any flea, tick or deworming products you use and the dates they were last given. Tell us about dog parks, daycare, hunting, outdoor cats and travel so we can review gaps without doubling up on treatments.
Outdoor access, hunting, dog parks, daycare, raw food, travel and household pets all affect risk.
Veterinary-recommended products selected for species, age, weight, health and exposure.
Fecal, blood or other testing may be advised based on symptoms, history and prevention use.
What to expect
Tell us where your pet goes, whether they travel and what prevention has been used.
Accurate weight and medical history help us recommend a safe, appropriate option.
You receive clear dosing and follow-up guidance, including when testing may be useful.
Good to know
Some ingredients that are safe for dogs can be dangerous or fatal to cats. Use only products recommended for your pet’s species and current weight, and contact a veterinarian immediately if the wrong product may have been applied.
Common questions
Indoor pets can still have exposure through other animals, insects, travel or contaminated environments. We will help assess the actual risk.
Some risks are seasonal and others can persist year-round or appear during travel. Your veterinarian can recommend a schedule for your pet’s lifestyle.
Many intestinal parasites are not visible in stool and pets may show few symptoms. Testing can identify infections that need specific treatment.
Request a prevention review before travel or when your pet’s lifestyle changes. For a tick you have found, read our Edmonton tick guide. For loose stool or other illness, see when diarrhea needs veterinary care and call for advice.