If you have an idea of what your pet’s weight is, we can help you find the corresponding cost, but for cats, it would typically be between $20-30 per month.

Most products are packaged to cover a 6-month treatment window with treatments being given once monthly. For each product, you usually have the option to buy one month’s treatment at a time instead of buying the whole 6 month supply. The cost works out to be the same per treatment, however, there is a $5 dispensing fee every time. Therefore there is better value to buy enough for the season (9-6 months) or year (12 months) and only pay the dispensing fee once.

If your cat does have fleas, you will need at least three months of parasite prevention to break the fleas’ life cycle. You will also need to treat any other pets in the house for the treatment to be effective. Fortunately, it starts working right away, and the treatment is shed in the pets’ dander, eliminating fleas from carpets, bedding, and other frequently visited areas.

Due to the resiliency of these parasites, it is best practice to be on prevention throughout the warmer months (at least June-November) but you may wish to consider year-round prevention as well.

However, if your pet has had an examination in the last year (and is in good health and not growing/changing weight), your veterinarian may use their discretion to dispense the prescription without another examination. They may also request a recent weigh-in before dispensing to ensure your furry family member is receiving the most effective dose.

The tick should be removed by grasping it near the head with a pair of tweezers and with steady even upward pressure, withdrawing the mouth parts from where they are buried in the skin. We have a special tick removal tool available for this purpose. Remember to wash your hands afterwards, and if you must use your bare hands, always wear gloves.

It is important to get the whole tick out and to monitor the site for any signs of irritation or infection afterward, then contact your veterinarian for next steps. The removed tick should be disposed of as soon as possible to reduce the likelihood of transmitting disease. Alternatively, you may wish to preserve the tick in rubbing alcohol and bring it to us to identify the species of tick and the associated risks.