A single flea can turn into a full-blown infestation within weeks, and Florida’s warm, humid climate keeps fleas and ticks active nearly year-round. For pet parents, that means itching, scratching, and skin irritation are rarely a one-time nuisance — they’re an ongoing concern that deserves the right treatment plan, not just the first product off a store shelf.
Vetzi is a Florida-based, vet-owned telehealth platform founded by Dr. Azza Diasti-Kennedy, a practicing veterinarian who built the service around real clinical experience with exactly this kind of everyday concern. A video visit gives pet parents a professional recommendation on flea and tick treatment without waiting days for an in-person appointment.
✓ Same-day video visits ✓ Prescription flea & tick meds available ✓ Florida-licensed vets
Getting the right flea and tick treatment takes three steps — no waiting rooms, no guesswork at the pet store.
Select a time that works — often available the same day. No referral or insurance needed.
A Florida-licensed vet reviews your pet’s symptoms, outdoor exposure, and history to recommend the right approach.
Prescription sent electronically to our online pharmacy — medication ships straight to your door.
Fleas thrive in warm, humid conditions, and Florida rarely drops cold enough for long enough to interrupt their life cycle. Ticks follow a similar pattern, staying active through most of the year rather than disappearing in cooler months. That means prevention has to be consistent rather than seasonal — a single lapse in treatment can allow an infestation to take hold quickly.
Left untreated, fleas cause more than just itching. Persistent scratching and skin irritation are common early signs, similar to the kinds of symptoms discussed when dog itching worsens enough to need veterinary attention. Ticks carry their own separate risks — certain species transmit diseases that can affect a pet’s health well beyond the bite itself.
A video consultation is a strong first step when a pet starts showing signs of fleas or ticks — visible bugs, excessive scratching, or red irritated skin. Through video, our vet can look closely at the affected areas, ask about outdoor exposure and lifestyle, and get a clearer picture of how severe the problem might be.
Come prepared and things move faster. Have ready:
Florida law requires an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship before certain flea and tick medications can be prescribed — and a live video visit establishes that relationship. The telehealth consultation is the necessary first step, not a workaround.
Flea and tick prevention products vary widely — topical treatments, oral medications, and collars all work differently, and not every option is right for every pet. According to the U.S. EPA, products must be used per label instructions for the species and weight range listed — a product formulated for dogs can be dangerous when applied to cats.
One of our veterinarians can help narrow down the safest, most effective option based on your pet’s age, health history, and lifestyle — rather than leaving that decision to guesswork at a pet store. Many Florida pet parents keep prevention going year-round given how little the cold weather interrupts the flea and tick life cycle here.
When a prescription product is the right fit, our integrated online pharmacy handles fulfillment directly — no separate stop at a physical store. The prescription is submitted electronically as soon as the consultation ends. Once approved, medication ships straight to your door with overnight or standard shipping depending on the option selected at checkout.
This is especially useful for flea and tick prevention specifically, because these medications work best when doses stay consistent and refills don’t lapse. Our vets can set up a refill schedule during the same visit that addresses your pet’s current symptoms — prevention and treatment in one step.
Most flea and tick cases can be managed with the right preventative, but certain symptoms call for urgent in-person care:
For everything short of those warning signs, a telehealth consultation offers a fast way to get a clear plan in place before a minor flea problem turns into a bigger one.
Fleas and ticks are a persistent problem in Florida, and getting ahead of them starts with the right guidance rather than trial and error. A video consultation gives you a fast, informed way to figure out what treatment actually fits your pet’s needs — with prescription meds shipped straight to your door.
✓ Same-day video appointments ✓ Prescription flea & tick meds available ✓ No referral needed
Don’t let a small flea problem turn into a big one.
