With warmer weather approaching, it’s time to make sure your pets have proper flea and heartworm protection. As Robinwood Kennel points out, since pets will be out and about more often, you should look into a topical, oral, or injectable form of protection. Located only a few minutes from Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY, this pet boarding facility has been in business since 1970. Below, they share how important preventive measures can be in ensuring a long and healthy life.

Pet Boarding Experts on the Importance of Proactive Care

1. Skin Issues

The symptoms of a flea problem show up differently in cats and dogs, but one of the most significant is skin problems. Even before you see flea dirt or eggs, you can often tell when a pet has fleas by looking at the skin and fur. Symptoms include skin rashes, bald spots, and constant scratching and licking. 

2. Tapeworms

Another unpleasant byproduct of fleas, tapeworms are dangerous because they use your pet’s body to grow and spread their eggs. This is especially problematic if you have other pets in your home or you plan to take them to a pet boarding facility in the future. While it is treatable, reducing the negative impact from the beginning with flea protection makes it easier to manage.

3. Heartworms

Heartworms are long, thin parasites that form in an animal's heart, lungs, and arteries. Although it’s more common with dogs, cats are also at risk. As the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) explains, treating dogs with heartworms is a lengthy “three-to-four month process that involves injections and oral medication.” For cats, there is no widely approved treatment, so constant veterinary care will be required. Not only can this stress out you and your pet, but the costs will add up at a price much higher than the preventative measures.

If you gave your pets the right flea and heartworm protections and need a reliable place in the Greater Cincinnati, OH, area for pet boarding, call Robinwood Kennel today at (859) 781-2352. Owners Joe, Carol, and Peggy have a big yard for dogs to run around in and a separate space for cats to relax. To learn more about the facility and their services, visit them online. Need someone to watch your pet for only a few hours? They’re also a pet daycare, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!