Fleas, ticks, and internal parasites can be more than a nuisance—they can seriously impact your pet’s health. At Care Animal Clinic in Brookfield, WI, we take a comprehensive, education-focused approach to parasite prevention and treatment. Our veterinary team not only treats infestations but also teaches you how to identify, remove, and prevent future problems using safe, holistic, and effective solutions.
As a veterinary hospital with a focus on whole-body wellness, we understand that chemical-heavy treatments aren’t right for every pet. That’s why we work with you to find parasite solutions that match your pet’s needs, sensitivities, and environment.
Flea Prevention and Identification
Fleas are small, fast, and often hard to spot until they’ve taken over. They can cause extreme itching, allergic reactions, hot spots, and even anemia in serious cases. They’re also carriers of other parasites, like tapeworms.
How to Tell if Your Pet Has Fleas:
Frequent scratching, licking, or chewing, especially near the tail or belly
Flea dirt (looks like tiny black pepper specks) in your pet’s coat
Red bumps, scabs, or hot spots on the skin
Pale gums (a sign of anemia in severe infestations)
Fleas can live in your carpet, bedding, and upholstery—so treating your pet alone is not enough. Our veterinary clinic will guide you through a full treatment plan that includes pet-safe home strategies and recommendations for long-term prevention.
Tick Identification and Safe Removal
Ticks are more than just gross—they can transmit serious illnesses like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. Wisconsin, especially the Brookfield area, is home to
deer ticks, which are known carriers of Lyme disease.
How to Check for Ticks on Your Pet:
Run your hands slowly over your pet’s body, feeling for small bumps
Pay special attention to ears, under the collar, armpits, between toes, and around the tail
Use a comb to part the fur and check the skin visually
If you find a tick, it’s important to remove it correctly and completely. Improper removal can leave behind the head or mouthparts, which may cause infection
How to Safely Remove a Tick:
- Use fine-tipped tweezers
- Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible
- Pull upward with steady, even pressure—do not twist
- Clean the area with soap and water or antiseptic
- Dispose of the tick in alcohol or seal it in a bag (for testing if needed)
We’re happy to demonstrate tick removal in our veterinary clinic or assist in cases where the tick is embedded or difficult to access
We’ll help you build a personalized parasite prevention plan that may include a combination of:
Veterinary-Recommended Preventatives:
Natural sprays like CedarCide
Prescription oral or topical treatments (when needed)
Flea combs and regular skin checks
Environmental management for the home and yard
Intestinal and Internal Parasite Awareness
In addition to fleas and ticks, pets are vulnerable to internal parasites like
- Roundworms
- Hookworms
- Tapeworms
- Giardia
- Coccidia
- Heartworms (transmitted by mosquitoes)
Many of these parasites can go unnoticed without routine testing but may cause weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, or even organ damage over time.
Annual fecal exams and blood testing are essential components of your pet’s parasite prevention plan.
Your Local Veterinary Clinic for Parasite Prevention in Brookfield, WI
At Care Animal Clinic, we help you stay ahead of the problem—because prevention is always easier (and more affordable) than treatment. As a trusted local veterinarian, we work closely with dog and cat owners throughout Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Elm Grove, and New Berlin to keep pets parasite-free year-round.
Whether your pet needs treatment, natural alternatives, or you just want peace of mind, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
