Flea & Tick Prevention in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that helps dogs and cats stay free of fleas and ticks with year-round prevention. In Georgia, mild winters let both parasites survive most months, so a monthly chew or topical, given without breaks, works best.

Fleas cause itching, skin infections and tapeworms. Ticks can spread diseases like ehrlichia, anaplasma and Lyme.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

When are fleas and ticks worst in Peachtree Corners?

Summer is the peak, but not the only season. Across Petfolk, sick visits that mentioned fleas or ticks roughly doubled 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). In Gwinnett County, the river parks are tick country. Simpsonwood Park, Jones Bridge Park and Holcomb Bridge Park all have wooded trails and tall grass along the Chattahoochee where ticks wait on plants for a passing dog.

Which flea and tick product should I use?

The vet at Petfolk Peachtree Corners matches the product to your pet, your home and your habits:

• Monthly chews for dogs that cover fleas, ticks, heartworm and some intestinal worms in one dose. Across Petfolk, 85% of dog parasite-prevention purchases were Simparica Trio (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

• Monthly topicals for cats, including indoor cats. Across Petfolk, 88% of cat parasite-prevention purchases were Revolution Plus in the same period.

• Other options for dogs with sensitive stomachs or a history of reactions.

Never put a dog flea product on a cat. Some dog products contain permethrin, which is toxic to cats.

How do I get rid of fleas in my house?

If you see fleas on your pet, most of the problem is in your home as eggs and larvae. A plan that works:

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

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

3. Vacuum floors, rugs and couch cushions daily for two weeks, and empty the canister outside.

4. Keep giving prevention on schedule for at least three months. New fleas will hatch and die for weeks.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so even an itchy, irritated pet gets a calm exam.

Checking for ticks after a walk

After a trail walk, run your hands over your dog, paying close attention to ears, armpits, between the toes, under the collar and around the tail. If you find a tick, grasp it close to the skin with fine tweezers and pull straight out with steady pressure. Save it in a sealed bag in case the vet wants to see it. A small red bump afterward is normal for a few days.

What does prevention cost?

Prevention cost depends on the product and your pet's weight. Petfolk Peachtree Corners fills it through its on-site pharmacy, often during a wellness exam, which starts at $99, or is free with the PetfolkCare Plan, 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.

They gave us the support we needed to get our cat healthy again and made the whole process so much less stressful.

Delaney P., Google review

When a bite turns into a problem

Call the clinic for a tick bite that swells, oozes or keeps growing, or a pet who seems tired, limps or runs a fever in the weeks after a tick bite. Pale gums, collapse or trouble breathing need a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Get your pet protected

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Call (770) 637-0032. Planning outings? Our guide to dog-friendly spots in Peachtree Corners lists parks and patios.

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