Parasite Prevention

Protect Your Pet from Fleas, Ticks, Heartworms & More

Parasites can pose serious risks to your pet’s health, often before you even realize they’re there. At Riverside Veterinary Clinic, we take a proactive approach to parasite prevention—helping protect your pet from common threats like fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites, and heartworms year-round.

With the right prevention plan, you can avoid discomfort, illness, and costly treatments down the road.

Why Parasite Prevention Matters

Parasites don’t just cause irritation—they can lead to serious health problems for both pets and people. Some can even be transmitted to humans.

Routine prevention helps:

• Prevent life-threatening conditions like heartworm disease
• Protect against skin irritation, infections, and allergic reactions
• Reduce the risk of intestinal parasites
• Keep your home and family safe

Common Parasites We Help Prevent

Fleas

Fleas can quickly infest your pet and home, causing itching, skin infections, and even anemia in severe cases.

Ticks

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis. Even indoor pets can be exposed through outdoor activity.

Heartworms

Spread by mosquitoes, heartworm disease can cause severe lung and heart damage—and is much easier to prevent than treat.

Intestinal Parasites

Parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms can affect your pet’s digestive system and overall health.

Our Approach to Prevention

Every pet is different, which is why we tailor parasite prevention plans based on your pet’s lifestyle, age, and risk factors.

Our services include:

• Routine parasite screening and testing
• Personalized prevention recommendations
• Safe, effective flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives
• Guidance on year-round protection

We’ll help you choose the right products and schedule to keep your pet protected in every season.