Flea & Tick Prevention in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that prescribes flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats. In this climate, the vet recommends it every month of the year.

Fleas are more than itchy. They can cause skin infections and carry tapeworms, and ticks can spread diseases that take weeks to show.

Call (726) 600-3009 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

Do pets in San Antonio need flea and tick prevention all year?

Yes. At Petfolk Far North Central, the vet recommends year-round protection because San Antonio winters rarely stay cold long enough to stop fleas, and ticks are active in warm spells. The clinic sees tick and flea problems often; the clinic page lists them among the most common issues in Texas.

Across Petfolk, sick visits that mention fleas or ticks roughly double in summer, about 2.3% of sick visits from June to September versus about 1.2% from December to February (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Fewer in winter isn't zero.

Ticks around Stone Oak

The brown dog tick is the one many Texas families meet at home. Texas A&M's Tick App says it lives mostly around homes and kennels, so it can build up indoors, and it can spread Ehrlichia canis, the cause of canine ehrlichiosis. Dogs who hike the greenbelts or play at the Blanco Road dog park can also pick up ticks in tall grass and brush.

After a walk, run your hands over your dog, paying attention to:

• Ears and the skin just inside them

• Between toes

• Under the collar and armpits

• Around the tail

A tick found early, before it has fed for long, is less likely to pass on disease. If you find one you can't remove cleanly, the team can take it off for you.

What are the options at Petfolk Far North Central?

The vet at Petfolk Far North Central matches the product to your pet:

• Monthly chews for dogs. Many cover fleas, ticks and heartworm in one dose.

• Topicals for cats. Applied to the skin at the back of the neck. Never use a dog product on a cat; some dog flea products can make cats very sick.

• Longer-lasting options. Some chews and collars last for months.

Across Petfolk, about 88% of cat parasite-prevention purchases are a single monthly topical (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). The on-site pharmacy fills your choice before you leave.

My dog usually gets anxious at the vet and did very well here.

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Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, which helps when a pet needs a flea comb or tick removal.

I already have fleas. What now?

1. Treat every dog and cat in the home, not just the itchy one.

2. Wash bedding in hot water and vacuum floors, couches and car seats.

3. Keep up treatment for at least three months; flea eggs hatch in waves.

4. Ask the vet about tapeworm treatment if you see rice-like bits near your pet's tail.

What does prevention cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the cost depends on the product and your pet's weight. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare starts at $199 a year; ask the team how it fits with prevention.

Warning signs after a tick bite

Watch for fever, limping that moves from leg to leg, low appetite or nosebleeds in the weeks after a tick bite, and book a visit if you see them. A pet who collapses or has trouble breathing needs a 24-hour hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak. For the yearly blood screen, see heartworm testing in Far North Central.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (726) 600-3009.

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