Worming & Flea Treatment
Advice on parasites
Worming
We advise that any pet is weighed accurately before treatment, if you wish you may bring your dog or cat to the surgery for a free weigh-in.
In recent years more cases of Angiostrongylus vasorum have been seen in the UK, commonly known as a lungworm this parasite can be picked up from slugs, snails and amphibians. As one might expect from its name, it can cause lung disease & coughing, but it can also cause very serious blood clotting disorders and neurological signs.
PUPPIES & KITTENS: Worm against TOXOCARA/ROUNDWORMS thoroughly.
Worm with Panacur at 2, 5, 8 & 12 weeks of age, then monthly until 6 months.
ADULT Dogs & Cats: Worm every 3 months against roundworms & tapeworms. Monthly if there are small children. Scavengers and hunters need worming at least every 2 months.
PREGNANT CATS: Need worming against roundworms very thoroughly on one occasion.
PREGNANT BITCHES: We advise worming daily with Panacur from day 40 of pregnancy, this prevents Toxocara larvae infecting the pups through the placenta, and later the milk.
LACTATING BITCHES & QUEENS: Worm against roundworms at the same time as puppies or kittens.
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Fleas
Fleas are difficult to get rid of, so it is better never to catch them in the first place!
One flea can lay 200 eggs a day which drop off everywhere, developing into larvae in your pet's bed, all over the house and even the car.
Prevention: For many years we have advised "Frontline Spot On" every month or "Frontline" Spray every 2 months, now we have several products :
- "Frontline Combo" spot on which also helps with environmental control of fleas
- "Stronghold" spot on, which kills fleas, roundworm, earmites, & Sarcoptes (mange mites)
- "Prac-tic" spot on which treats fleas & ticks (DOGS ONLY)