Flea & Tick Prevention in Altamonte Springs, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is a vet in Altamonte Springs, FL, that prescribes flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats, as monthly chews, topicals or longer-lasting options. In Central Florida, most pets do best on it every month of the year.

Fleas can turn into a houseful in weeks, and ticks carry diseases like ehrlichiosis and Lyme. Prevention is far easier than clearing an infestation.

Call (407) 707-8525 or book online to start flea and tick protection.

When are fleas and ticks worst around here?

Summer is peak season, but it isn't the only season. Across Petfolk, sick visits that mention fleas or ticks roughly double in summer: about 2.3% of sick visits from June to September, compared with about 1.2% from December to February (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Mild Central Florida winters keep fleas going indoors and in shady yards, which is why the vet will usually suggest year-round prevention.

Ticks wait in tall grass and leaf litter. Leashed walks on the boardwalks at Spring Hammock Preserve or the nature trails at Big Tree Park are lovely, and they are a good reason for a tick check when you get home.

Which flea and tick product is best for my pet?

At Petfolk Altamonte Springs, the vet looks at your pet's species, weight, age and health:

• Dogs: monthly chews that cover fleas and ticks, and often heartworm and some intestinal worms too.

• Cats: topical products made for cats. Across Petfolk, 88% of cat parasite-prevention purchases are Revolution Plus, a monthly topical (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

• Homes with both: never use a dog product on a cat. Some dog flea products are toxic to cats.

Over-the-counter collars and drops vary a lot in how well they work. Ask the vet before switching.

How do I get rid of fleas that are already here?

Treat every pet in the house, not only the itchy one, and keep going for at least three months, because flea eggs and pupae in carpet and bedding keep hatching. At the same time:

1. Wash pet bedding and throw blankets in hot water.

2. Vacuum floors, rugs and furniture daily for two weeks, and empty the vacuum outside.

3. Keep up monthly prevention on every pet without a gap.

Fleas can also pass tapeworms when a pet swallows one while grooming, so the vet may add a dewormer.

What does flea and tick prevention cost?

The price depends on the product and your pet's weight, and the team quotes it at the visit. Wellness exams start at $99 at Petfolk Altamonte Springs, or are included with PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Pulling off a tick

Grip the tick close to the skin with fine tweezers and pull straight out, slowly and steadily. Don't twist, burn or smother it. Clean the spot and watch it for a few days. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so if your pet won't let you near a tick, the team can remove it for you.

When itching turns into something more

Call the clinic for scabs, hair loss, hot spots or pale gums in a heavily flea-infested puppy or kitten. If your pet has trouble walking, weakness that gets worse, or trouble breathing after a tick bite, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VEG Winter Park on W Fairbanks Ave.

Start protection in Altamonte Springs

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is at 999 N State Rd 434, Suite 1010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Call (407) 707-8525. Itchy skin? See skin care and dermatology in Altamonte Springs.

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