May 16, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Health
Ticks are external parasites, and globally they rival only mosquitos as carriers of disease. Their natural habitat is thick grass – fields, meadows, farmland and woods are all favourite locations. If you or your pet visit areas such as this, be extra vigilant. ...
Mar 30, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Health
Fleas – putting your family at risk all year round Fleas are often considered to be a seasonal nuisance that are annoying for your pet, and annoying for you when you get nipped by one at home. But they’re a more serious problem than this, are a year-long threat, and...
Feb 21, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Health
Where they come from and what to do Even outwardly healthy-looking animals can have worms, and they can cause suffering, illness and sometimes even death. Some of the diseases they carry can also be transmitted to humans, so it’s really important to worm regularly...
May 9, 2019 | Dogs, Parasites, Rabbits
Because these worms are different, it takes different drugs to kill them. Most wormers contain a combination of safe drugs which does this. Be aware that some pet-shop wormers only kill one type of dog or cat worm and not both tapeworms and roundworms. The roundworm,...
May 9, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Parasites
Pet parasites like ticks are affecting dogs and cats in many parts of the world. They climb onto plants, especially in areas of long grass, pasture or mixed forest and wait for a suitable animal to walk past, allowing them to cling onto the coat. Areas with high...
Apr 11, 2019 | Dogs, Parasites
Canine Lungworm infections, caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum, have been becoming more frequent in recent years. Initially, cases were confined to more southern parts of the UK, however, over the last 10 years, they have been identified throughout the country,...
