As a responsible pet owner, it is important to keep your furry friend free of parasites with appropriate pet parasite control and prevention. Learn more about common parasites below.
Intestinal worms
Intestinal worms can cause a range of health problems for your pet, from weight loss or malnutrition to death in more serious cases.
There are a number of different types of intestinal worms, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms. The best way to prevent your pet from becoming infected is to practice good hygiene and keep them up to date with their worming treatments. If you think your pet may have intestinal worms, it is important to bring them in for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Heartworm
Heartworm is another serious and potentially fatal condition that is caused by parasitic worms. These worms are transmitted to pets through the bite of an infected mosquito.
There are a number of different heartworm prevention products available on the market, and it is important to talk to your vet about which one is best for your pet.
Ticks and fleas
Ticks and fleas are another common type of parasite that can affect pets. These parasites can transmit diseases and cause irritation and discomfort. They can also be fatal. We hospitalise pets who are affected by tick toxicity and treat them with tick anti-toxin. This is very expensive, and even with treatment, the outcome can still be guarded depending on the case. It is always cheaper and safer to prevent tick toxicity by using flea and tick treatment prevention for dogs and cats such as Bravecto or Nexgard for dogs, and Bravecto or Revolution plus for cats. In summer, we also recommend keeping long-furred dogs clipped to make daily tick searches easier.
Reach out to our team to learn more about parasite prevention and treatment for your pet.
