What are worms?
Worms are parasites that can live inside your pet, often without you knowing. There are 5 main types of worms in the UK; roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, hookworm and lungworm.
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Worms are parasites that can live inside your pet, often without you knowing. There are 5 main types of worms in the UK; roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, hookworm and lungworm.
Being able to travel with your pet makes pet ownership even more enjoyable. If you’re a dog owner you may wish to enjoy the beautiful British countryside, take them for a day out to the beach or join in the fun at country shows or village fetes.
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of other animals and there are more than 850 different species of them in the world.
All mammals have two kidneys, which have a variety of different and important functions:
Vaccines work by stimulating the body to produce its own defence against infection. The first vaccination can be given from eight weeks of age. Before this, the maternally derived antibodies (MDA) received from the mother provide some protection.
A microchip is a harmless radio chip about the size of a grain of rice. It is injected under the skin of your pet in the same way as a routine vaccination.
It’s a common question new pet owners have. Is it worth the monthly payments?
Many dog owners will already be well aware that grass seeds can be more than just an irritation to their dogs over the summer months.
Fleas are small insects that feed on the blood of other animals - up to 15 times their body weight in a single day.
Infectious diseases once killed thousands of pets each year. Thankfully veterinary science has advanced significantly, and these killer diseases can now be vaccinated against.