Regular flea and worm treatments
To protect your pet, you should conduct flea and worm treatment regularly. It is an important part of being a responsible pet owner and an important part of your pet care routine.
Fleas and parasites will feed off your pet’s blood, if they lay eggs these can live for extended periods of time in carpets and soft furnishings, most pets will at some point get fleas in their lifetime, but by carrying out regular flea and worm treatments you will certainly reduce their risk.
Can humans catch fleas and worms?
Humans can catch fleas from their pets, they will bite humans and use them as a transport until they can jump onto one of our pets. Humans can also catch worms, look out for the following symptoms: Headaches, coughing, and stomach pains. In rare cases, the symptoms can become more severe and can include weight loss and fatigue.
Ticks can also carry bloodborne diseases that can affect humans.
You can ask your vet about the flea and worm treatment they can offer, or you can buy several types of flea and worm treatment from your local pet shop or supermarket.
Flea and worm treatments should be conducted usually every 3 months and some flea treatments are monthly, so be sure to read the instructions correctly or ask your vet for their advice on administering the medicine.
There are many flea and worm treatments for cats, these include Spot ton treatments, tablets, flea sprays, and shampoos, and cat flea collars.
For dog flea and worm treatments, there are topical medications, oral tablets, powders, shampoos, sprays, and dog flea collars.
Which flea and worm treatment is the best?
If you are not sure which flea and worm treatment to use on your pet, contact your vet, they are best placed to advise you on the best ones to use for your dog, cat, or rabbit.