LINCOLN, Neb., June 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pet owners can prevent flea and tick borne diseases that can spread to humans with routine tick and flea prevention measures. Keep pets healthy in Lincoln and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases such as Lyme disease, rickettsiosis, and bartonellosis to humans. Many responsible pet owners select from a range of effective flea and tick control options from trusted veterinarians at Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C.

Fleas and ticks can become a significant issue, and while year-round tick and flea prevention is recommended, pet owners who have taken a break are urged to begin their tick and flea prevention routine again. Warmer temperatures and mild winters often lead to larger than average tick and flea populations. Ticks are known to transmit diseases that can affect animals and human companions. An infected flea or tick can infect people with Lyme disease, rickettsiosis, bartonellosis, or other zoonotic diseases.

Zoonotic diseases can infect pet owners and others that live with or engage with an animal carrying an infected flea or tick. Lyme disease can be carried by ticks or fleas that infest a cat or dog. Rickettsiosis is transmitted by ticks. Bartonellosis is carried by fleas to cats and can spread to people. All of these diseases are known as “vector-borne” diseases. Discuss ways to prevent an infection with a veterinarian. Avoid potentially contaminated areas including pet walking areas and sandboxes to reduce risk and use preventative tick and flea treatments throughout the year.

A veterinarian in Lincoln, NE offers both topical and oral medications to prevent and address cases of tick and flea-borne diseases. In addition to topical and oral medications, it may be useful to take measures reduce the likelihood of ticks and fleas in the home and in the environment outside of the home. Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C. offers a range of flea and tick control and prevention options.

“Responsible pet owners should be aware of how important flea and tick control treatments are not only for their pets but for themselves and their families,” said Dr. William Collins. “Appropriate flea and tick control options can help control the spread of zoonotic diseases that can cause illness to pets and humans. Schedule an appointment to discuss the options available.”

About Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C.

Dr. William Collins is one of four Lincoln veterinarians at the animal hospital, Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C. Compassionate and experienced veterinarians and staff treat each pet as if they were their own. Services include pet dental cleanings, vaccinations, and boarding.

Call (402) 447-3820 to learn more about flea and tick control and prevention. Visit http://antelopecreekvet.com/ for information on their suite of veterinary services.

Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C.
7405 Pioneers Boulevard 
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 447-3820

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