PARASITES..spring into action !
The warmer months and peak seasons for pesky parasites and two of the most annoying are fleas and ticks.
FLEAS need little introduction to most pet owners! Adult fleas are 2-3mm in length and can be seen without magnification. These tiny wingless insects survive by feeding on your pets blood, causing very intense irritation and sometimes allergic skin disease. Fleas also play a major role in transmitting tapeworms in dogs and cats.
TICKS tend to be a problem in the warmer months and commonly live in areas of heath land, moorland and woodland, waiting to attach themselves to passing animals. Ticks feed on your pets blood and can cause problems in two ways…..Firstly they can cause a tissue reaction at their site of attachment and secondly they can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease and Babesiosis.
Don’t let fleas and Ticks make your life a misery – Please let your local vet advise you on the best form of flea and tick control for your pet.
