COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hamilton Road Animal Hospital is reminding pet owners that with the start of the parasite season, it is time to resume medications that prevent infestations. Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests spread dangerous and sometimes fatal diseases to dogs and cats, so it's important to combat them. Fortunately, preventative topical and oral medications offer long-lasting, no-hassle protection.

Parasitic pests aren't just annoying to pets and their owners. They can also transmit serious diseases. In some cases, the number of parasites alone can sicken or even be fatal to a pet.

"Preventive medications are prescribed according to which parasites and diseases need to be combated. Currently, we have a sale running on three of these products. Heartgard Plus prevents heartworms, which can clog the hearts of affected animals; Frontline Gold, which prevents flea and tick infestations; and Nexgard, which also prevents fleas and ticks. We offer more than one flea and tick preventer so that we can properly prescribe according to the species and breed of animal being treated," said Dr. Michael Turley, owner of Hamilton Road Animal Hospital.

Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, which are notorious carriers of multiple diseases. Treatment is long and difficult, so it's best to prevent them instead. Fleas are also problematic. They cause intense itching, which leads the animal to pull its own hair out in an attempt to get rid of the fleas. When fleas are eaten as part of this activity, bacteria can be passed on to the dog or cat. Ticks also carry parasites and disease. They are also known for collecting on pets in great numbers if left untreated. This can lead to anemia or even death.

To help motivate pet owners to get started on parasite prevention treatments, Hamilton Road Animal Hospital is running a sale. It is offering a $12 rebate on a year's supply of Heartgard Plus, a buy-3-get-1-free special on Nexgard doses, and a buy-6-get-2-free special on Frontline Plus doses.

About Hamilton Road Animal Hospital

This vet clinic offers routine veterinary care, surgery, pest prevention, microchipping, radiology, and more. Its veterinarians Dr. Michael Turley, Dr. Carol Naculich, and Dr. Allison Hagley serve the area of Columbus, Ohio.

Additional information can be accessed on their website at http://hamiltonrdanimalhospital.com/.

Hamilton Road Animal Hospital
1129 S. Hamilton Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 239-0027