Pet Parasite Prevention
How We Keep Pets Protected
Our parasite prevention plans include:
- Monthly heartworm prevention
- Flea and tick control for every season
- Deworming and intestinal parasite screening
- Custom plans based on your pet’s lifestyle and health risks
We also provide education to help you protect your pet during walks, hikes, and travel.
Comprehensive Parasite Protection in Duxbury, MA
Parasite prevention is one of the most essential — and easily overlooked — aspects of responsible pet care. At Pine Woods Animal Hospital, we take a proactive approach to pet parasite prevention in Duxbury, MA, protecting pets and their families from serious health threats.
Parasites such as fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms can cause a wide range of health issues, including:
Zoonotic parasites (like roundworms or hookworms), which can be passed to humans — especially children
Preventive care includes regular screenings, vet-approved medications, and education about environmental exposure risks. We tailor prevention strategies to your pet’s age, health, lifestyle, and environment for year-round protection.
Why Parasite Prevention Is Essential:
- Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal without treatment
- Ticks carry Lyme and other diseases that affect pets and humans
- Fleas cause allergic reactions and skin infections
- Intestinal parasites can be transmitted to people, especially children
Prevention is simple, effective, and far less costly than treating an advanced infestation or disease.
Benefits of a Personalized Prevention Plan:
Protection from life-threatening diseases
Relief from itching and skin irritation
Less risk of zoonotic disease transmission
Year-round peace of mind
Safer play, travel, and outdoor time for your pet
Experienced Care You Can Count On
Our team uses evidence-based protocols to create the best prevention plan for your pet. With in-house testing and decades of experience, we help families across Duxbury and the South Shore stay ahead of seasonal parasite threats.
Protect Your Pet with Parasite Prevention Today
Don’t wait until parasites become a problem — prevent them before they can even make the first bite. Contact Pine Woods Animal Hospital to build your pet’s prevention plan today.