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Fleas, ticks, and worms in cats and dogs are very common parasites affecting your furry friends. These external and internal parasites can cause a range of annoyances for you and your pet such as discomfort, ill health, and life-threatening complications in more serious and rare cases.
Fleas are small parasites that live on your pet’s body and then feed off their blood. They can be picked up from other animals, as well as from the natural environment when you are out and about. Their eggs can also live for long periods of time in carpets and soft furnishings. Fleas are extremely common, and unfortunately most pets do suffer from them at some point.
Ticks are slightly larger (blueberry sized when engorged) parasites that feed off the blood of other animals. They are most commonly found between spring and autumn in wooded and grassy areas, but they can be active throughout the year. Ticks climb or drop onto animals, using their mouthparts to attach themselves. They’ll feed on a host for a few days and drop off once they have consumed enough blood. They require a large herbivore such as a deer or sheep to act as the primary host so are rarely found in London but are common in the countryside.
Mites are another type of small parasites that can live on or burrow into your dog’s skin, causing inflammation and irritation. The 3 most common types found in dogs are sarcoptic, ear and demodectic mites. Sarcoptic and ear mites are usually transmitted through contact with other infected animals. However, demodectic mites already live within a dog’s hair follicles and can cause a skin disease if their immune system cannot control the mite population.
Worms in pets are usually intestinal parasites. The most common types of worms are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.
There is also lungworm, which lives in the respiratory system. Canine lungworm is a particularly dangerous and potentially fatal parasite that is transmitted via slugs and snails. The disease is relatively new in the UK and can exhibit no symptoms until it is too late to treat effectively. This is why pet flea, tick and worm treatment is incredibly important for the health of your furry friends.
“We will work with you directly to devise an internal and external parasite treatment programme for your pet.“
At Kensington Veterinary Care, we will work with you directly to devise an optimum flea, tick and worm treatment programme for your cat or dog. We want to provide maximum safety for your pet and maximum convenience for you, so we use our expert knowledge and experience to recommend exactly what products to use.
The products that we recommended as pet flea, tick or worm treatments depend on the species of your animal and their lifestyle. There are a wide range of flea, tick, and worm treatment products available today, so knowing the right one to choose can be confusing.
At our practice in Kensington, we will only prescribe licensed treatments, so you can rest assured that they will work effectively to get rid of whatever parasite your pet is dealing with. Alternatively, if you wish to buy your own treatments, it is important to remember that not all products on the market are the same.
We are always happy to provide expert advice and guidance on flea, tick, and worm treatments before you buy anything. So, get in touch with us today to arrange a vet consultation with a member of our team.
You can make an appointment to see a vet for flea, tick and worm treatments at Kensington Vet Care using the PetsApp button on the bottom right of your screen.
If you require more information, please contact us using the online form and we will respond within working hours.
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