Parasite Control

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Parasite Control for Dogs at Hilton Vet Hospital

Parasite Control for Dogs

Intestinal Worms

The most common worms that infect dogs are Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, and Tapeworm. To control these worms, it is necessary to have a regular worming routine. Gastro-intestinal worms can cause serious malnutrition, weight loss in spite of increased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea and death.

How often you treat your dogs and puppies for worming depends on their age:

1 - 16 weeks of age

Frequency: Worm every 2 weeks

Up to 6 months of age

Frequency: Worm every month

6 months of age and over

Frequency: Worm every 3 months

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm is carried and transmitted by mosquitos. The larval stage of the worm is deposited in the tissue of a pet after being bitten by a mosquito. The larvae migrate through body tissue where they develop into immature adults which finally reach the heart via the venous system. Adults mature in about 6 months and are found in the heart and major blood vessels. The adults mate, and the female produces millions of microfilariae to circulate in the peripheral blood to renew the cycle. The dog can be severely affected, with major vessels becoming blocked with chronic infections. Death usually results in such cases from heart failure.

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Parasite Control at Hilton Vet Hospital

Parasite Control for Cats

Intestinal Worms

The most common worms that infect cats are Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, and Tapeworm. To control these worms, it is necessary to have a regular worming routine. Gastro-intestinal worms can cause serious malnutrition, weight loss in spite of increased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea and death.

How often you treat your cats and kittens for worming depends on their age:

2 - 8 weeks of age

Frequency: Worm every 2 weeks

2 - 3 months of age

Frequency: Worm every month

4 months of age and over

Frequency: Worm every 3 months

Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm is carried and transmitted by mosquitos. The larval stage of the worm is deposited in the tissue of a pet after being bitten by a mosquito. The larvae migrate through body tissue where they develop into immature adults which finally reach the heart via the venous system. Adults mature in about 6 months and are found in the heart and major blood vessels. The adults mate, and the female produces millions of microfilariae to circulate in the peripheral blood to renew the cycle. The cat can be severely affected, with major vessels becoming blocked with chronic infections. Death usually results in such cases from heart failure.

Hilton Vet Hospital - Flea Control

Flea Control

Adult fleas can cause severe flea bite allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats and can be detrimental to the animals’ health. It is essential to use products that are safe for pets and their owners, but also very effective in killing the adult fleas on the animals. A wide variety of very effective products exist. Your vet can assist you in choosing the right product for your circumstances.

Adult fleas spend most of their time feeding off dogs, cats and other small animals. The adults make up only 5% of the total flea population. The other 95% consist of flea eggs, larvae and pupae that exist in the area where the animals live. This is usually in and around the house.

As fleas are largely an environmental problem, it is essential to vacuum clean carpets and floors to keep flea eggs and larvae to a minimum. Focus on the low traffic areas, under furniture.

Contact our team today for advice on your pets parasite control.

 

Pet owners from all over Fremantle, Hilton, Hamilton Hill, O’Connor, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, Willagee, Samson, Coolbellup, Kardinya, Spearwood and Coogee have been coming to Hilton Vet Hospital for more than 30 years to receive exceptional service and care for their pets.

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