Can Animals Get COVID-19 AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? LATEST ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS COVID – 19 HUMAN TO ANIMAL TRANSMISSION STATEMENT In response to a recent story about a dog who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in
Common Illness in Guinea Pigs
Health Care and Diseases in Guinea Pigs Diet and Health As discussed, a guinea pig’s diet is particularly important when it comes to vitamin C. It is also crucial in preventing dental disease, which can mean that a guinea pig
Keeping Your Hens Healthy
Common Health Problems of Domestic Poultry The most important thing when it comes to keeping chickens healthy is good husbandry. suitable housing that is kept clean a good diet a happy environment preventative worming. The following issues are those most
Treating Your Cat for Fleas
Suitable methods of flea control What is the best method of flea control for your cat? This is a simple question with a rather complex answer. Successful flea control has two aspects. Fleas must be controlled on your cat, and
Getting Rid of Fleas in the House
Acclaim – Treating Houses that have Fleas This is a spray for the house and should not be used on your pets. It effectively stops eggs and larval development for up to 12 months and will paralyse and kill adult
Treating Your Dog for Fleas
The Problem with Fleas If untreated, the female flea will continue to take blood for several weeks. During that time, she will consume about 15 times her body weight in blood. Although the male fleas do not take as much
The Life Cycle of a Flea
The Flea Life Cycle Although you are only able to see the adult flea, there are actually 4 stages of the life cycle. This entire life cycle (adult flea egg larva pupa adult) can be completed
Worming Your Cat
The worming treatment recommended for your cat will depend on their age and lifestyle. Both roundworms and tapeworms can easily be picked up from a hunting cat’s prey, but also via other routes, including kittens contracting worms from their mother.
Worming Kittens
The worming treatment recommended for your cat will depend on their age and lifestyle. Both roundworms and tapeworms can easily be picked up from a hunting cat’s prey, but also via other routes, including kittens contracting worms from their mother.
Worming Your Adult Dog
Adult Dogs As an adult, many dogs simply need a Milbactor tablet once every three to six months to control most roundworms, tapeworms, heartworm and lungworm depending on their lifestyle. Alternatively Prinovox spot on can be used monthly to treat