Parasites and Your Pet
Parasites can live on our pets, or even inside them, and sometimes they can live on us too. From ectoparasites, who live on the skin, to endoparasites, who live inside our pets, parasites are found inhabiting all our pet species and are a frequent reason for our pets to end up visiting their local vet! To find out more about the parasites your pet could be at risk from, and how you can protect them, follow our handy links below.
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How To Protect Cats From Fleas
Is your cat scratching more frequently? Flea bites usually cause your pet to scratch and can lead to discomfort. Find out more about fleas and your cat.
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Bird Parasites
Unfortunately, birds can be vulnerable to parasites just like dogs or cats. Find out more about parasites and how to treat them with our expert advice.
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Coccidiosis And Your Rabbit
Learn about the prevention, treatment and early signs of Coccidiosis in rabbits. Vets4Pets offer professional pet health advice from qualified vets.
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Giardia And Your Ferret
Giardia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic parasite – which lives in the small intestines. Read our expert advice to find out more.
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Cryptosporidium And Your Reptile
Cryptosporidia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which live in the intestines and can have devastating consequences.
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Fleas And Your Small Pet
Fleas aren’t fussy, and will take a bite from most warm-blooded animals such as small furries who usually pick them up from other pets in the home.
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Fleas and Your Rabbit
Despite rabbits having less chance of getting them, fleas can be a nuisance to your pet or can spread to other family pets. Read more about fleas here.
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Mites and Your Rabbit
Mites are small parasites that live on the skin of rabbits and can cause discomfort and itching. Read more online now and keep your rabbit mite free!
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Cryptosporidia And Your Ferret
Cryptosporidia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which live in the intestines and can cause profuse, watery diarrhoea.
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Coccidiosis And Your Ferret
Coccidiosis is caused by a single-celled parasite called Eimeria. While some ferrets show no signs, they may still carry the parasite. Find out more here.
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Heartworms And Your Ferret
Heartworms are not found in the UK, but are a risk for ferrets that travel abroad. Find out about symptoms and treatment of heartworms with our expert advice.
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Coccidiosis And Your Reptile
Learn about the prevention, treatment and early signs of Coccidia in reptiles. Vets4Pets offer professional pet health advice from qualified vets.
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Fleas and Your Ferret
Find out what to do if your ferret gets fleas. Learn about the signs, symptoms & treatment of fleas to help keep your ferret happy & flea free.
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How To Protect Dogs From Fleas
Itching to protect your dog from fleas? They're a common complaint in dogs causing irritation, disease & tapeworms. Find out more about dog flea protection.
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Lungworm And Your Dog
Lungworm is a deadly parasite, which lives in slugs and snails. Keeping your dog protected against lungworm is a key part of keeping them happy and healthy.
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Cat Ticks Advice & Care
Is your cat itching more frequently? Regular coat cleaning means cats are much less likely to pick up ticks than dogs. Find out more with Vets4Pets.
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Protecting Your Dog From Ticks
Ticks are specialised parasites with large jaws that attach to pets & humans and feed on their blood. Click to find out more about tick prevention for dogs.
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Cat Toxoplasmosis Advice & Care
Find out all you need to know about Toxoplasma in your cat. From symptoms to treatment, we have all the information you need with our expert guide.
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Mites And Your Reptile
Mites are a small common parasites that live on the skin of reptiles and can cause discomfort and itching. Read online now and keep your reptile mite free!
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Toxocara (Roundworms) And Your Cat
What are the causes for Roundworms in cats? How do you prevent and treat Roundworms for your cat? Read professional advice form our qualified vets today.