Prevention Clinics

Here to protect pets before small problems become big ones

As temperatures rise, the risk of fleas, ticks, and heartworm increases.

Fleas, ticks, and heartworm aren’t just seasonal nuisances, they’re relentless parasites that can invade your pet’s body, spread disease, and cause lasting damage before you even realize there’s a problem.

Prevention is safer, easier, and far less costly than treatment. 

In March, April, and May, we’re excited to be offering affordable flea, tick, and heartworm prevention clinics for dogs at the GTHS Animal Hospital from 1pm-4pm. Because your dog deserves the very best.

Spring 2026 Clinics are now finished. Stay tuned for future clinics.

DETAILS

PARASITE PREVENTION CLINICS ARE FAST & CONVENIENT

SNAP 4DX Testing

The SNAP 4Dx Test is a simple blood test used to screen dogs for Heartworm Disease and common tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis.

Early screening helps protect your dog’s long-term heart, joint, and immune health.

These diseases can be present without visible symptoms, so regular testing helps veterinarians detect infections early and ensure dogs receive the right prevention and treatment.

We’ll provide your dog with a SNAP 4DX test required to ensure the relevant preventative treatment is applied for heartworm, fleas and ticks for suitable candidates.

How the SNAP 4DX testing is performed:

  • SNAP 4DX testing is performed to check for heartworm
  • Results take approximately 10 minutes while you wait
  • Clients can purchase up to 12 months of of treatment at a time, or on a monthly basis 
  • Monthly bookings open one month prior (e.g. April appointments open at the beginning of March)
WHAT IF MY DOG TESTS POSITIVE FOR HEARTWORM? In this case, we recommend that you consult with your regular vet about ongoing treatment. We are, however, able to provide preventative treatment that covers flea and tick only. 
 
HOW MANY MONTHS OF THE YEAR SHOULD MY PET BE TREATED? Ticks are no longer a “seasonal” problem. They’re active, spreading, and thriving in our community year-round. Mild winters and shifting weather patterns mean there is no reliable “safe” break.

Missing even one month creates an opening, and it only takes one bite to expose your pet to a serious, potentially life-threatening disease.
 
To learn more about the importance of protecting your pets – and you – from tick exposure, please read our blog: Safeguarding Pets and People from Ticks this Season