Now is the time to get ahead of flea and tick season, local vets say
There's nothing dogs love to do more than frolic outside when the weather warms up — but that's exactly what fleas and ticks love about spring, too. Local veterinarians say fleas and ticks become more of an issue for pets beginning this time of year and through the fall, but owners can be proactive in treatment to keep everyone at home itch-free. Dr. Laura Advent, a veterinarian at the Columbus Humane Society, said pets contracting fleas and ticks can happen fast. "Pets can get it from as easy as just going outside to go to the bathroom, so a lot of people think that their pet is not...
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