[onscreen text] Parasite Prevention.
[onscreen action] Woman sitting with cat

[Female Narrator] One of the most important things you can do for the health
and happiness of your cat is to control fleas.

[onscreen action] Cat scratching outside. 

[Narrator] Flea bites cause scratching and make your cat uncomfortable.
Even if your cat spends most of his time indoors,
fleas can still infest your cat when he goes outside
for just a short time or when he comes in contact
with other infested pets.

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Cat walking by pool and laying down. 
Man carrying cat outside. 

[Narrator] Aside from creating a great deal of discomfort for your cat,
fleas can also cause diseases
such as flea allergy dermatitis and transmit tapeworms.
That's why it's important to ask your veterinarian
for a convenient flea control that kills fleas fast.

[onscreen action] Man bringing cat inside via cat carrier. 

[Narrator] As a precaution, your veterinarian may prescribe
a simple de-worming regimen during your first visit.

[onscreen action] Veterinarian inspecting cat. 

[Narrator] Your veterinarian will also conduct routine fecal testing
to make sure that your cat stays healthy and happy.
He or she will also recommend a flea product
to help protect your pet from these external parasites.

[onscreen action] Vet demonstrating proper use of flea medication. 
Finally, your veterinarian may recommend a heartworm
preventative for your cat.

[onscreen action]  Cat laying outside.  

[Narrator] Heartworm disease is life threatening and is transmitted
by bites from infected mosquitoes.
Fortunately, it's easily prevented.
So be sure to ask your veterinarian for the best
and most convenient way to protect your cat
from heartworm disease.