Parasite Prevention for Pets: Our Veterinary Approach At Boulevard Animal Hospital, parasite prevention is never one-size-fits-all. Our veterinarians evaluate your pet’s age, health status, lifestyle, and exposure risks before recommending the best protection plan. Our prevention plans may include: Monthly oral or topical flea and tick preventives Heartworm prevention medications Routine fecal exams to screen for intestinal parasites Blood testing for heartworm disease Year-round preventive schedules customized for Florida pets