A yearly injection for fleas and ticks is now available for dogs
Keeping your dog protected from parasites shouldn’t feel like a monthly chore — but for many families, it does. In reality, most dogs don’t receive their parasite prevention every single month, which leaves gaps in protection that can have real consequences. At Summer Hill Village Vet, we’re now offering a simpler option for eligible dogs: a once-yearly long-acting flea and tick injection combined with a yearly heartworm injection. One visit, once a year, and your dog’s parasite prevention is taken care of.
Why parasite prevention gaps are a real problem
It’s easier than you might think to miss a monthly flea or tick treatment. Life gets busy, the reminder slips by, or a dose is given late. But those gaps in protection matter more than many owners realise.
Fleas are more than a nuisance — they can cause significant skin disease in dogs and quickly infest your home, with flea eggs surviving in carpets and furniture for months. Ticks are a serious risk in the inner west Sydney area and across NSW, with paralysis ticks capable of being life-threatening without prompt treatment. And heartworm is a deadly condition that is far safer, easier, and cheaper to prevent than it is to treat.
Consistent, year-round parasite prevention is one of the most important things you can do for your dog’s health — and the good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated.
How the annual flea, tick and heartworm plan works
Our annual protection plan combines two injections into a single vet visit once a year. The first is a long-acting flea and tick injection that provides 12 months of protection against fleas and ticks. The second is a yearly heartworm injection that keeps your dog protected from heartworm disease for the full year.
That means no more trying to remember monthly doses, no wondering whether you’ve missed one, and no gaps in coverage. Your dog’s flea, tick and heartworm prevention is handled in one straightforward annual visit to our Summer Hill clinic.
What’s included in the plan
The annual protection plan includes:
• Once-yearly long-acting flea and tick injection
• Once-yearly heartworm injection
• A simple intestinal worming plan to keep your dog covered throughout the year
• SMS reminders throughout the year so you’re never left guessing what’s due and when
It’s a practical, reliable approach to dog parasite prevention that removes the guesswork and keeps your dog protected all year round.
Is this plan right for your dog?
The annual flea, tick and heartworm plan is suitable for many dogs, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Eligibility depends on your dog’s age, health history, and current parasite prevention status. For example, dogs who haven’t been on a consistent heartworm prevention program may need a heartworm test before starting the yearly injection.
Our team at Summer Hill Village Vet will assess your dog at their appointment and advise whether this plan is the right fit. If it’s not the best option for your pet, we’ll recommend the most appropriate parasite prevention approach for their individual needs.
Book an appointment at Summer Hill Village Vet
If you’re looking for an easier, more consistent way to stay on top of your dog’s flea, tick and heartworm prevention, we’d love to help. Speak to our team about whether the annual protection plan is right for your dog, or book an appointment online.
