year-round parasite prevention: how Banfield can help protect your pet

We’re big proponents of year-round parasite prevention here at Banfield. Why? Because it’s one of the most effective ways to help protect your dog or cat from potentially serious conditions caused by fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes.

Which diseases do fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes carry?

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are notorious for transmitting a wide range of diseases to pets, including ones that can have serious health consequences.

Fleas are commonly associated with the spread of tapeworms, which can infect pets when they accidentally ingest an infected flea during grooming.

Ticks are well-known carriers of Lyme disease, a condition that can cause fever, joint pain, and lameness in pets.

And mosquitoes are the primary vectors for heartworm disease, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects the heart, lungs, and other organs.

Are pets at risk of parasites year-round?

The answer is yes! Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are not just a concern during the spring and summer months — they can pose a threat to your dog or cat the entire year.

Many pet owners believe that parasites are only active when the weather is warm, but in reality, fleas, for instance, are capable of surviving indoors where temperatures remain comfortable, and they can thrive in warmer climates year-round.

Even during the cooler months, ticks and mosquitoes can remain active, especially in warm environments or areas with mild winters.

How can Banfield help me protect my pet?

We offer four simple ways to purchase parasite prevention medication for your pet.

1. Add parasite control to your pet’s preventive care package
If your pet has an Optimum Wellness Plan (OWP) or a Banfield Access Plan preventive care package, you can customize it with additional parasite prevention. (If your pet doesn’t have a preventive care package, now is the time to get one!)

Our plans include bundled preventive petcare services like vaccines, physical exams, access to a veterinary professional via Pet Chat™, and customizations like parasite prevention. With an OWP or Banfield Access Plan, you can save an average of 20% on parasite prevention by adding it to your pet’s plan.

2. At your local Banfield
At your pet’s next veterinary visit, ask their medical team about using parasite prevention medication, which may be administered as an oral, topical, or injectable.

Your pet’s medical team will remind you the next time your pet needs medication, or they might tell you more about our easy home delivery options.

3. Home delivery
Get your pet’s parasite prevention medication delivered straight to your home. This convenient option ensures your pet’s medication arrives at your doorstep within 5–7 business days of ordering, so you can stay on track with year-round prevention.

You can also enroll in AutoShip, making it easy to “set it and forget it” without worrying about running out. Best of all, shipping is always free.

4. Banfield Shop
Shop 24/7 from our online pharmacy to purchase not only your pet’s parasite prevention, but also other meds your veterinarian may prescribe. You can set up AutoShip for easy refills or place one-time orders whenever you want.

Managing your account is easy — update your subscriptions, adjust delivery schedules, or make changes anytime directly through your online portal.