Parasite Prevention- External Parasites
Some parasites burrow into or live on the skin of your pet. These external parasites, or ectoparasites, can cause discomfort, skin inflammation, anemia, or infect your pet with other serious illnesses. The most common of these parasites are fleas, ticks and mites.

Click on the categories below for more information about external parasite prevention:

Ticks

Mites

Fleas

Portions copied with permission from the American Animal Hospital Association.
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