Heartworm, Flea, & Tick Prevention for Pets in Columbia, SC
Protect Your Pet Year-Round from Dangerous Parasites
Heartworms, fleas, and ticks aren’t just annoying — they can pose serious health risks to your pet and your family.
At Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital, we provide safe, effective, and easy-to-use prevention to help protect dogs and cats from these harmful parasites.
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Located in Columbia, SC, we understand the parasite pressures in our warm Southern climate!
Why Preventative Protection Matters
Heartworms are a serious threat: they are transmitted by mosquitoes, often without symptoms until the disease is advanced. By then, treatment can be costly, difficult, and not always successful — which is why monthly prevention is absolutely essential.
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Fleas and ticks are also more than just pests — they can cause dangerous illnesses like:
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Lyme disease
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Anaplasmosis
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Ehrlichiosis
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Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)
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Tapeworms​​
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Prevention is your first line of defense against these dangerous illnesses.
What We Recommend
We carry a variety of trusted, veterinary-grade preventives for both dogs and cats, including:
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Heartworm preventatives (oral or topical)
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ProHeart 12 injection
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This once-a-year heartworm prevention injection for dogs is administered in-clinic for worry-free protection
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Flea & tick preventatives (oral, topical, or collars)
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Combination products for all-in-one protection
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Our team will help you choose the right product for your pet’s size, age, lifestyle, and health history. We also offer affordable refill options through our in-house and online pharmacy.
Year-Round Prevention is Key — Even in Winter
Parasites don’t take a season off — especially in South Carolina. Mosquitoes can survive mild winters, and flea infestations often start indoors. That’s why we recommend 12-month coverage for all pets, even if they spend most of their time inside.
Already Seeing Fleas or Ticks?
If your pet is scratching more than usual, has visible fleas or ticks, or is showing signs of skin irritation, give us a call. We’ll schedule an exam to assess your pet and recommend the best treatment to eliminate the problem and prevent it from coming back.
Protect Your Pet Today
Prevention is simple, affordable, and can save your pet from serious illness.
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is here to help you choose the safest, most effective solution for your dog or cat.
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Call us at (803) 400-6696 today.