Intestinal worms can make pets very unwell and in worst case scenarios, even result in death if not treated. Fortunately, it is a fairly easy process to protect your furry friend.
There are 4 main intestinal worms that dogs and cats are susceptible to, they are, Hookworm, Whipworm, Roundworm and Tapeworm
Treatment for Worms for dogs and cats:
Fleas are very irritating for dogs and cats and can end up going on to cause other problems such as skin infections from animals biting themselves.
Fleas don’t live on animals, they only spend a short period of time on animals to feed, then live in the environment and surrounds that your pet live in. If you even see 1 flea on your pet, there are quite a few around. Generally, you will see what is called flea dirt on your pet, which looks like small flecks of black dirt, generally in the groin areas, base of the tail, paws and ears are the common areas fleas like.
There are many Prevention options available that can help prevent fleas which continuing treatment is strongly recommended
Heartworm is a worm that doesn’t live in the intestines, it lives in the bloodstream/heart regions of animals and is transmitted by mosquito bites.
Treatment is not always successful so constant prevention is recommended and once again there is a few different options available to suit what works best for you and your dog
Dardanup Veterinary Centre provides a variety of veterinary services in the Dardanup area, including Ferguson, Boyanup, Bunbury, Eaton, Donnybrook and Burekup. With many years of experience, our team of vets and nurses are skilled in handling a diverse range of animals and are fully trained in all areas of veterinary medicine.
