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JULIE INNES VETS, HAMILTON

Much as is it unpleasant to think of it, worms and fleas are common in pets, and routine treatment to prevent them becoming a problem is the best way.

 

Ideally  DOGS and CATS should be wormed every 3 months at least, to protect them against roundworms and tapeworms. In dogs, roundworms can be a public health hazard, especially to children, making it even more important to be vigilant with family pets. DOGS can also be protected against lungworm, which has recently become a threat in the UK. Worming protocols can take the form of tablets, injections or spot-on treatments, which are applied to the animals skin. More recently lungworm has become an issue in the UK. They contract this from ingesting slugs or snails, so we advise routine worming every month to prevent this potentially fatal condition.

 

Contrary to common belief, fleas are not just a summer problem any more! One flea can lay 1000 eggs in a short space of time, and they often lay these eggs in the home, meaning that if your pet does get fleas, you will need to treat the house as well as the pet. Most people prefer to use spot-on treatments or tablets to prevent infestations, and these can be applied to the animal monthly. Sprays and injections are also available.

 

Ticks are also a relatively common problem, and these can be prevented with topical and oral treatments too- many spot-on treatments will cover your pet for fleas and ticks, and some will treat worms as well- speak to our vet or nurse if you want to know more about the various treatment options available

 

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