Parasites don't take turns, so protection shouldn't either. The most effective approach is a single coordinated prevention plan that covers external parasites (fleas, ticks, mites), heartworm, and intestinal worms together — often with just one or two monthly products.
We'll match products to your dog's lifestyle and your preferences — chewables, topicals, or long-acting options — and set up reminders so protection never lapses in our year-round Southern California parasite season.
Comprehensive coverage
- Flea and tick prevention
- Monthly heartworm protection
- Intestinal parasite control
- Annual screening tests
- Product selection matched to lifestyle and budget
What to expect
One visit sets up whole-picture protection: exam, annual heartworm test, fecal check, and a prevention plan — usually one or two monthly products — covering fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms together, with reminders so doses never lapse.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my dog need parasite prevention every single month?
Because the products work backward — each dose clears the parasites acquired since the last one, before they mature and cause disease. Southern California's mild climate keeps transmission running twelve months a year, so gaps are exactly when infections take hold.
Which parasites can my dog give to my family?
Roundworms and hookworms top the list (children playing in contaminated soil are most at risk), plus fleas, certain ticks, and giardia. Your dog's parasite prevention is genuinely part of the household's health plan.
Are natural or over-the-counter flea products good enough?
In our experience, no — resistance and under-dosing make most OTC and 'natural' options unreliable, and some are unsafe. Prescription preventives are tested, guaranteed, and dosed to your dog; they simply work at a rate the alternatives don't match.
Ready to schedule?
Request an appointment at our Glendale clinic or call our team — we serve pets and their people across the surrounding communities.