True or False: Pets kept indoors are safe from parasites

True or False: Pets kept indoors are safe from parasites

Answer: False

Some parasites are sneaky and can hitchhike on anyone—or anything—that enters your home, putting indoor-only pets at risk:

Parasites can be brought indoors on clothing, furniture, potted plants and footwear.
Indoor cats that hunt and consume rodents may also be at risk for tapeworm infection.
In multi-pet homes, transmission of parasites can occur through outdoor pets too.
Mosquitos carrying heartworms can enter your home via windows or follow you into your home.
In higher-density environments such as apartment buildings, the year-round spread of parasites is a concern.

Speak to your veterinarian about appropriate parasite prevention for your indoor pet.