Dear Future Puppy Parents, Greetings from the North Pole! We’re barely into December, and already I’ve seen an influx of requests from excited children who want nothing more than a puppy (or dog) for Christmas.

Comer Vet has offered ProHeart 12, a yearly injection that prevents against heartworm disease, since 2023. Bravecto Quantum, an annual shot that prevents fleas and ticks, released in July and has been available at Comer Vet since late August.

Comer Vet’s Dr. Amy Goggans is a “see it to believe it” kind of person. She had her doubts about laser therapy at first, but that was before she saw how quickly it aided improvement in one of her canine patients.

At this time, there are no safe mosquito repellants approved for use on pets, which is why a combination of environmental control and heartworm preventatives is a top way to reduce pets’ risk of contracting the parasite.