Lauren M. Forshay is an experienced registered nurse and sales associate in New Jersey. Beyond her various professional activities, Lauren Forshay spends time volunteering with national philanthropic organizations, such as the American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and a number of New Jersey churches.
The ASPCA maintains an extensive archive of pet care information for owners to review at their discretion, including information regarding fleas and ticks. These tiny insects represent one of the most significant health concerns for pet owners in the United States. Fleas rank as the most common external parasite found on companion animals. Ticks, meanwhile, can transmit a number of harmful diseases to cats and dogs. including Lyme disease and cytauxzoonosis.
Symptoms of fleas on dogs and cats range from the presence of “flea dirt” in the animal’s hair, which appear as grains of dark sand, and itchy, irritated skin. If left untreated, fleas may cause animals to develop anemia. Owners should be especially vigilant for ticks following time spent in the woods or in tall grass.
Pet owners should discuss the safest, most effective methods of flea and tick prevention with a trusted veterinary professional. Popular options include pet collars, pills and chewables, and topical solutions.
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