Parasites Preventive Care

Does my pet need parasite prevention all year long?

Learn about the risks of parasites, such as fleas and ticks, in different climates and seasons and how these parasites may affect your pet. Lauri Mendelzon, DVM at VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital, talks about pet allergies to flea bites and explains the importance of year-round parasite prevention in pets using antiparasitic medication.
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Dr. Lauri Mendelzon

VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital, Austin, Texas Opens in New Window
Updated Sep 15, 2022

Highlights:

  • 00:02 Pets can get parasites year round.
  • 00:11 All of those are very different depending where you live.
  • 00:30 Some dogs and cats are allergic to fleas.
  • 00:46 It is super important to have your pet on an anti-parasite.
  • 01:19 Talk to your local veterinarian.
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Dr. Lauri Mendelzon

VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital, Austin, Texas Opens in New Window

Dr. Lauri Mendelzon graduated from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 after early acceptance into their veterinary program. After graduation, she spent the next 8 years working in emergency medicine. She also worked as a relief veterinarian all over the Austin area before joining our hospital team in 2012. In addition to her extensive emergency experience, she also has an interest in internal medicine and radiology. Dr. Mendelzon is licensed in the state of Texas and is also USDA accredited. 

Dr. Mendelzon is the proud owner of a beautiful black lab named CJ. In her spare time, she loves taking him swimming and doing scent work training with him. She hopes to one day be able to do search and rescue with him. She also has a mild addiction to HGTV and interior design.

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