fleas

When it comes to pet’s parasites, it is extremely important to not just treat the parasites on/in your pet, but also the environment! To illustrate this, we will first discuss the problem of fleas in the environment. At the end of this article we will...

As vets we often get asked which parasite preventative we recommend. As with most products, the answer depends on your pet, your budget and your lifestyle. How long does the product provide protection for? 1. Tick and flea shampoo – it only kills the adult...

Are fleas and ticks harmful to dogs and cats? Yes. Fleas and ticks are harmful to both dogs and cats. Flea infestations cause inflammation, skin infection, blood loss, and can transmit tapeworms. Ticks spread numerous diseases including babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis. Additionally, in more severe...

The parasites of pets can be divided into external parasites (those that live on the outside of your pet, e.g. on its skin or in its ears) and internal parasites (those that live inside your pet, e.g. in its gastrointestinal tract). In this article we...

Spring is on it’s way and with it comes tiny little pests that can affect our pets in a variety of ways, from common contact allergies to the potentially more serious pests we know as ticks and fleas. These little pests can cause problems from...

Choosing the right product that fits your needs is often easier said than done, because what do you actually need? Becoming a new pet parent can often be very confusing because it is difficult to know what exactly your pet needs regarding preventative treatment. There...

Tick, flea, and mites products Living in the southern hemisphere is fantastic. We have an amazing sub tropical climate which allows us to have a great outdoor lifestyle. But we are not the only ones that enjoy these conditions. Tiny little creatures that most dog...

Pets often eat all sorts of rubbish they shouldn't. And why do they do this? A very good question with often no answer! It almost seems that the grosser and more rotten the substance, the better and apparently tastier. Very rarely are they lacking some...