Summer Pests, Fleas & Ticks: What You Should Know to Keep Your Dog Flea-Free This Summer

mari20910
Jul 3
2 min read

Summer in Houston means more time outdoors for our pups, splashing in pools, chasing balls, and soaking up the sun. But with an increase in summer fun comes something less exciting: fleas and ticks. These pests thrive in warm weather and can quickly turn a great day into a frustrating (and itchy!) situation for your dog.

At Houston Bark Park and Daycare, we take flea and tick prevention seriously to keep your dog healthy, happy, and pest free all year long.

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🐜❌ Why Fleas and Ticks Are a Big Deal

Fleas and ticks aren’t just annoying but can also pose serious health risks. Fleas can lead to skin infections, allergic reactions, and tapeworms, while ticks can transmit dangerous diseases like Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis. Prevention is not just about comfort, it’s about protecting your dog’s long-term health.

Prevention Is a Must—And a Requirement

To ensure the safety of all dogs in our care, we require that every pup enrolled in our services is on a monthly flea and tick prevention regimen. Whether it’s a chewable tablet or topical treatment, prevention is the best line of defense.

🧼 Our Commitment to a Clean, Pest-Free Environment

Our team is just as committed to cleanliness as you are to your dog’s health. At all three of our Houston-area locations, we deep clean all indoor and outdoor surfaces daily, with products that are both pet-safe and effective against pests. This includes play yards, suites, equipment, and enrichment areas.

Black dog lying on artificial grass, looking calm. Background features a colorful playground slide and a white building. — We love seeing the dogs in our care explore, play, and relax in our daily sanitize outdoor play areas!

Tips for Pet Parents

In addition to our efforts, there are things you can do at home to protect your pup:

Check your dog daily after outdoor play, especially around ears, under legs, and along the belly.
Keep your yard trimmed and clean
Wash bedding and toys regularly.
Stay on schedule with vet recommended flea and tick preventatives.

☀️ 🐶 Let’s Keep Summer Fun and Flea-Free

Summer should be about wagging tails, pool splashes, and making memories, not scratching, biting, or vet visits. With a shared commitment to prevention, we can keep all of our furry friends safe and smiling all season long!