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Flea Treatment

A common parasite caught by pets is fleas, with every cat and dog suffering from them at some stage

Fleas are the cause of Flea Allergic Dermatitis in pets, and in severe cases, fleas can cause anaemia.

 

Fleas breed throughout the year in centrally heated homes.

 

It is therefore important to treat all cats, dogs and rabbits within a household and to maintain a flea control programme throughout the year.

What Can Fleas Do To My Pet?

Flea bites cause discomfort and irritation.

Many pets become sensitised to flea bites which leads to intense itchiness, and severe self-inflicted trauma flea allergy.

Fleas are responsible for transmitting tapeworms to our pets.

How Can I Control The Flea Problem?

Please consult us – we have found that many non-prescription preparations simply do not work well enough to achieve effective flea control.

It is practically impossible to prevent your pet coming into contact with fleas so regular treatments are necessary to control the problem and prevent a build-up within the home.

An effective flea control programme may involve the use of a combination of products. These attack both the adult flea stage on your pets AND the immature stages within the home.

Flea advice for pet owners

Signs of Fleas in your Pet

Signs of Fleas in your Pet

The most common parasite we encounter in practice is the flea. 

Why Is My Pet Scratching?

Why Is My Pet Scratching?

It's that time of year again, where we start to see lots of animals with itchy skin conditions.

Parasite- Source of Irritation

Parasite- Source of Irritation

Deborah Smith BVM&S MRCVS discusses the best ways to prevent parasites becoming a problem for your pet.

Ear We Go Again

Ear We Go Again

Andrea McGregor BVMS(Hons) MRCVS explains the signs of ear disease, what causes it and what can be done to help.

Autumn Hazards For Your Pet

Autumn Hazards For Your Pet

With Autumn in full swing, follow our top tips for keeping your pet safe at this time of year.

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