Flea and Tick Season is upon us

Those of us living in the south are used to using flea or flea and tick preventative products such as Frontline Top Spot or Frontline Plus year round. Those of us who live in cooler climates may tend to use Frontline Top Spot or Frontline Plus only during the warm months such as April through September or May through October based on the belief that fleas and ticks don't survive in cold weather. The only problem is that fleas and ticks can survive indoors in the winter so a good rule of thumb is to treat your pet with flea or flea and tick preventative year round. The added benefit is compliance. If we are used to applying a dose each month, we are less likely to forget to apply a dose and therefore we are protecting our pets better.