Flea & Tick Prevention in Grant Park, Atlanta, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Grant Park is a vet in Grant Park, Atlanta, that helps dogs and cats stay free of fleas and ticks all year. The vet recommends a monthly chew or topical, or a longer-lasting product, matched to your pet's weight, age and lifestyle. If fleas have already moved in, the team helps you clear them from your pet and your home.

Call (470) 256-0274 or book online to start or refill prevention.

Do pets in Atlanta need flea and tick prevention all year?

Yes. Georgia's mild winters mean fleas and ticks never fully go away. Fleas live and breed indoors in carpets and pet beds, so a cold snap outside doesn't stop them inside. Ticks wait in tall grass, leaf litter and the edges of wooded paths, and they come out on any warm day.

Summer is still the peak. Across Petfolk from October 2025 to September 2026, sick visits that mentioned fleas or ticks nearly doubled in summer: about 2.3% of sick visits from June through September, compared with about 1.2% from December through February. Dogs walking the shaded trails of Grant Park or D.H. Stanton Park pick up more in those months.

Which flea and tick product is right for my pet?

The vet will help you choose from:

• Monthly chews for dogs: many cover fleas, ticks, heartworm and some intestinal worms in one dose.

• Monthly topicals for cats: a liquid on the back of the neck. Across Petfolk in that same period, 88% of cat parasite-prevention purchases were Revolution Plus, a topical that also covers heartworm and ear mites.

• Longer-lasting options: some products protect for up to three months per dose.

Never use a dog product on a cat. Some dog flea products contain permethrin, which is toxic to cats, even in small amounts. Over-the-counter collars and drops vary a lot in how well they work, so ask the vet before you buy.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

My pet still has fleas after treatment. What now?

This is common, and it usually means the life cycle is still running. Most of a flea problem is in your home, not on your pet: eggs, larvae and cocoons hide in carpets and bedding. A good plan:

1. Treat every dog and cat in the house, even those who don't scratch.

2. Keep treating monthly for at least three months.

3. Vacuum floors, furniture and cars every few days and empty the vacuum outside.

4. Wash pet bedding in hot water each week.

New fleas may show up for a few weeks as cocoons hatch. They die after they bite your treated pet. Call the vet if you still see a lot of fleas after a month.

How to remove a tick

Use fine tweezers. Grab the tick as close to the skin as you can and pull straight out with steady pressure. Don't twist, burn or smother it. Clean the spot and wash your hands. Save the tick in a sealed bag in case your pet gets sick later. Check ears, armpits, between toes and under the collar after every walk in long grass.

Fleas and ticks cause more than itch

Flea bites can trigger flea allergy, the most common skin allergy in dogs and cats. Swallowed fleas pass on tapeworms. Ticks carry diseases like ehrlichia, anaplasma and Lyme disease, which the yearly heartworm test also screens for. See skin conditions and deworming for more.

Quick, gentle visits

The vet weighs your pet, checks the coat with a flea comb and helps you start the first dose. Fear Free handling makes it easy, even for cats who hate the carrier.

When a flea or tick problem is urgent

A very young kitten or puppy with lots of fleas can become anemic, with pale gums and weakness. Call right away. If a pet collapses, has trouble breathing or suddenly can't use its legs, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital. MedVet Atlanta on Century Circle NE takes emergencies without an appointment.

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