Parasite Control in West Palm Beach
Keep your pet safe from fleas, ticks, and heartworms with year-round parasite prevention from our West Palm Beach veterinary team.
Tiny Threats, Big Risks: Protect Your Pet Year-Round
Parasites may be small, but the health risks they pose are serious. At Healing Arts Veterinary Center in West Palm Beach, we offer customized parasite prevention and treatment plans to keep your pet protected from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites — no matter the season.
Florida’s warm climate means year-round exposure, making consistent prevention essential for your pet’s health and comfort.
Why Parasite Prevention Matters
Fleas and ticks are more than a nuisance — they can cause allergic reactions, skin infections, and transmit diseases like Lyme, Ehrlichia, and Bartonella. Heartworms, spread by mosquitoes, can lead to life-threatening heart and lung damage. Intestinal parasites such as hookworms and roundworms can affect both pets and people.
The good news? These risks are almost entirely preventable with the right protection plan.
Comprehensive Parasite Control Services
Our team will help you choose the most effective and appropriate parasite prevention based on your pet’s lifestyle, medical history, and age. Services may include:
- Monthly flea and tick prevention
- Heartworm prevention and testing
- Intestinal parasite screening and deworming
- Environmental control recommendations
- Education on zoonotic risks (parasites that can affect humans)
We offer both oral and topical options, including combination preventives that protect against multiple parasites at once.
Routine Testing for Hidden Infections
Even pets on prevention should be regularly tested for parasites, as no product is 100% foolproof. At your pet’s wellness visit, we may recommend:
- Annual heartworm testing
- Fecal exams to detect intestinal parasites
- Tick-borne disease screening
Early detection means faster treatment — and better outcomes for your pet.
Protect the Whole Household
Many parasites are transmissible to other pets — and even to humans. Keeping your pet parasite-free helps protect everyone in your home, especially children, seniors, and immunocompromised family members.