Pet owners should be aware that their furry friends still need protection from certain insects in the outdoors in the fall. Dr. Jordan Kobilca from the Door County Veterinary Hospital and Luxemburg Pet Clinic recommends protecting your dog year-around for heartworm prevention and to get flea and tick protection through the late fall. He shares advice on keeping your pet safe before and after leaving the house.
Dr. Jordan adds that staying on flea and tick prevention until the first full frost is the best way to help your pets covered from the harmful effects of the insects. Common signs of flea and tick presence on your pet can include excessive scratching, biting or licking at the skin, hair loss, scabs, and pale gums. You can find more information on flea and tick prevention below.
