Preventative Care & Parasite Prevention Keeping pets healthy through every stage of life

Prevention is Key! Connecting with a Veterinarian in Huntington Beach is just the first step. As part of our mission statement, our entire team is devoted to ensuring we provide all the information you need to make the right decisions to keep your pet companions as healthy as possible.

On every visit, we will do a full examination and thoroughly evaluate each pet’s history to ensure the best recommendations are made. A wellness examination will include evaluating which vaccines are necessary, reviewing the best options for parasite prevention, weight management, and dental care.

We encourage examinations every 6 months because many disease conditions can progress very quickly. We will tailor which blood and urine tests are best for your pet’s age, and clearly explain when additional tests like blood pressure measurement, x-rays, or fecal testing are necessary.

Preventative Services We Offer

Annual physical exams

Vaccinations

Pet dental care

Annual parasite screenings and prevention

Annual blood work

Spaying/neutering

Senior pet care

Parasite Prevention Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are present in Southern California, and it’s vital to protect your pet. While fleas, ticks, and heartworm can be a serious threat to your pet’s health, Huntington Beach Pet Hospital can help you avert issues and diseases caused by these parasites.

Every examination includes a specific recommendation for which product is best suited for your pet’s environmental exposure. Our hospital carries Trifexis, Nexgard, and Revolution.

We only carry gold standard for cats which is Revolution Plus and for dogs we give options of preventative tick medication vs. no tick medication, and those are either Simparica or Trifexis. We can always provide links to other preventatives through our online pharmacy.

Common Parasites Explained

Fleas

Fleas are small, jumping insects that live off of the blood of animals. They can carry dangerous diseases and will often cause allergic dermatitis (“severe itching”) in pets.

Ticks

Ticks are external parasites that live off of the bodily fluids of animals. They can carry diseases from one animal to another and are the main cause of the spread of diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Heartworm

Heartworm is a parasite that can live in the heart of dogs and cats. Mosquitoes carry the worm from one infected animal to another. Several hundred worms can live in the heart of a dog and infection from the parasite causes significant damage and can be fatal.

When it Comes to Your Pet’s Health, Prevention is Key Your pet’s best defense against disease is consistent, proactive care. From wellness exams to parasite prevention, our team is here to keep your companion healthy and happy year-round.

Did You Know?
In California, fleas are a year-round problem — cold weather doesn't reliably kill them, and flea pupae can stay dormant until conditions improve. That's why continuous flea prevention is essential, even in winter.

Myth Buster
Many pet owners think indoor pets are safe from heartworm disease, but mosquitoes easily make their way inside. One bite is all it takes to transmit heartworm — so year-round prevention is a must, no matter your pet’s lifestyle.