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Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance—they can harm your dog’s health and infest your home. At The Hometown Veterinarian in Marshalltown, IA, we offer effective, year-round flea and tick prevention solutions to protect your pet and family.


Why Year-Round Flea and Tick Prevention is Essential

Did you know fleas and ticks can survive even in winter? Once indoors, fleas multiply rapidly, laying up to 50 eggs per day, and ticks can persist in sheltered areas. These parasites can cause:

  • Flea allergy dermatitis
  • Tapeworm infections
  • Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis

By using preventatives like NexGard and Seresto collars, you’ll protect your dog from parasites and their associated diseases, keeping them healthy and comfortable all year long.


Our Flea and Tick Prevention Products

We offer a range of effective options to protect your dog, including:

  • NexGard: Monthly chewable that kills fleas and ticks before they spread disease.
  • NexGard Plus: A combination product that protects against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites.
  • Seresto Collars: Long-lasting, 8-month protection against fleas and ticks in an easy-to-use collar.

Additionally, you can explore other trusted flea and tick preventatives in our online pharmacy, where a variety of options are available for your convenience.


The Importance of Prevention

Preventing fleas and ticks is far easier and safer than treating an infestation or managing related diseases. Protecting your dog ensures their comfort and reduces risks for your family.

Fleas and ticks can cause:

  • Severe itching and skin infections
  • Allergic reactions (flea allergy dermatitis)
  • Transmission of harmful parasites, like tapeworms
  • Serious illnesses, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis

Why Choose The Hometown Veterinarian?

At The Hometown Veterinarian, we believe in delivering elite-level veterinary care with a hometown feel. Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is dedicated to keeping your dog safe from fleas, ticks, and other harmful parasites. Here’s why so many pet owners in Marshalltown, IA, and surrounding areas trust us for their pet’s health:

  • Comprehensive, Personalized Care: We understand that every dog is unique, as part of The Hometown Veterinarian Difference, we provide tailored flea and tick prevention plans to fit your pet’s lifestyle, environment, and health needs.
  • Trusted, Proven Products: From NexGard and NexGard Plus to Seresto collars, we offer only the most reliable and effective products for flea and tick prevention.
  • Veterinary Expertise You Can Count On: Our team emphasizes proactive care to prevent infestations and the diseases fleas and ticks can cause. This approach helps your dog stay happy and healthy year-round.
  • Convenient Access to Care: Whether you need prevention products immediately or prefer delivery to your home, our in-house pharmacy and online pharmacy make it easy to get the products you trust.
  • Award-Winning Service: Recognized as the Best of the Best Veterinarian in Marshalltown, IA, we are proud to offer high-quality care with compassion, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to Safety and Comfort: Our hospital uses advanced standards of care, ensuring every product we recommend is backed by evidence and tested for safety.

When you choose The Hometown Veterinarian, you’re not just choosing prevention for fleas and ticks—you’re choosing a partner in your dog’s overall health and well-being.


Call Us Today!

To protect your dog from fleas and ticks, call 641-758-3333 or Request an Appointment. For additional convenience, shop our online pharmacy for the right preventatives for your dog.