Worms

a handfull of toxocara canis - the commonest roundworm in dogs.

If you buy 4 deworming doses for your pet, you will only pay for three at Parkside!
Toxocara is the reason you always worm pups every 2 weeks from 2-3 weeks of age. Many pet-shop products still use an old product (check and see), to which many worms are now resistant. De-worming is NOT expensive. We always advise you at the time we see pups for their first check - which are free at Parkside.

Adult dogs should be dewormed at least every 6 months and dogs who are with young children or dogs who scavenge, deworm every 3 months. If you have a young dog who eats his or other motions (some do for a while!), then deworm every MONTH.

Adult dogs and cats receive ONE dose of wormer from us which kills ALL types of worms which a dog or cat might carry - we use a tablets which kill all types of worms in one dose. A complete wormer is now available for cats as s spot-on liquid - very easy to administer, on the back of the neck, where it absorbs through the skin - and very safe!

You can buy wormers at any surgery - no need to see your pet, just call in and remember that our Drontal tablets are even cheaper than Pets at Home prices - asee our price comparison at each surgery.

Remember that good hygiene is the best way to protect yourself and your pets from worm infections - encourage children to wash their hands after playing with animals, especially when they've been outside, and also clean up after your pets. Parkside promotes responsible pet-ownership and strongly recommends that you pick up faeces as soon as they have been passed, especially in public areas. Bags are freely available at all surgeries.

If you need to be reminded to deworm your dog or cat, you can register your details HERE and you will receive email and or SMS (text) when worming is due.

Have a look at the different worm types on Bayer's No-Worm web-site 

We also have a new tasty complete wormer for dogs which they can eat as a treat!