Worse Flea Season in Years?
-Useful Information on Managing Portland Pet's Biggest Nuisance
 In Portland, autumn is a common time for pets to get fleas. Our mild wet climate is perfect for most parasites to thrive, both on our pets and in the environment. As the outside gets colder, fleas will hitch a ride into our warm houses on our pets. So as summer fades, we need to be extra diligent about flea prevention. At Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital, we offer many different kinds of safe and effective flea preventatives and recommend year-round use. We tailor each pet's needs with the type of product either chewable tablets (Trifexis® and Comfortis®) and/or topical solutions (Frontline® and Revolution®). We also carry Knockout®, a carpet and upholstery spray that kills fleas living in fibers. All furry animals in your household, both dogs and cats, need to be on a preventative. If not treated, fleas can lead to tapeworms, and some pets are allergic to flea bites. Itching and chewing at the skin can hint to a flea problem and flea combs can also be used for visual proof. If you are seeing fleas or want to make sure you never see fleas, please contact us to discuss the treatment or prevention product that's right for you and your pet. To help with flea, heartworm, and internal parasite control, we are currently offering rebates on Frontline®, Revolution®, Trifexis®, Comfortis®, and Heartgard®. Contact us today for more information. |
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International Pet Travel Consultant
At Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital we take the stress and confusion out of traveling with your pet. We live in a global world and our pets go with us everywhere; whether travel to visit family, going to special pet-friendly events, or perhaps committing to a job relocation in another country. Whatever your needs, we can help you jump through the many health requirements for specific international or domestic destinations. Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital has an International Travel Consultant, Erin Kash. She works hand-in-hand with our USDA accredited veterinarians to assist clients traveling abroad. Erin communicates with our Federal partners in Olympia to make sure all requirements have been met, for a smooth and worry-free trip. Our clients are provided with a detailed checklist to streamline this often daunting process. In addition to offering necessary core health requirements such as international microchip implantation, vaccinations, and rabies antibody testing (if needed), the veterinarians at Northwest Neighborhood provide a thorough examination with the utmost of care. Our goal is to ensure that you and your pet depart well informed, fully prepared, and with peace of mind.
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