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Parasite Control

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Fleas A flea is small, dark brown, flattened from side to side and has the ability to jump huge distances. This means that only a few moments of contact with an infested animal can lead to problems for you and your pet.  Flea bites are not only irritating to your pet but can lead to more serious … [Read more...] about Parasite Control

Filed Under: Cats, Dogs, Ferrets Tagged With: advice, cats, dogs, ferrets, fleas, mites, parasites

Parasite Control

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Rabbit advice centre

There are a number of parasites that can affect bunnies, often with terrible consequences. Please read below to find out more about how to prevent them and keep your rabbit happy and healthy. Flystrike Flystrike is a terrible condition, common in warmer months, caused by the bottlefly.  The flies … [Read more...] about Parasite Control

Filed Under: Rabbits Tagged With: advice, flystrike, parasites, rabbits

Worming

20/12/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Cats and dogs, as predatory and naturally inquisitive animals, can pick up all kinds of parasites on their travels. For the sake of human as well as pet health, these parasites should be controlled by regular use of worming products, available from the surgery. Lungworm (Angiostrongylus … [Read more...] about Worming

Filed Under: Cats, Dogs Tagged With: advice, cats, dogs, parasites, worming

Getting Rid Of Fleas

11/07/2019 By Heathfield Vets

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Fleas! Just the though of them can make people itch!  These nasty critters can cause a host of problems for man and beast in summer (and winter thanks to central heating), but why are they so hard to get rid of? Fleas are blood sucking parasites with the ability to jump up to 13 inches onto … [Read more...] about Getting Rid Of Fleas

Filed Under: News Tagged With: advice, fleas, Heathfield Vets, parasites

How To Avoid Ticks

31/05/2019 By Heathfield Vets

Dog - avoid ticks - advice from Heathfield vets

What are Ticks? Ticks are small 6-legged blood sucking insects, which can spread some nasty blood-borne diseases to our pets. They attach to the skin, usually when out walking in long grass. It’s important to check your dog after every walk and cats too when they come indoors – and remove any … [Read more...] about How To Avoid Ticks

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cats, dogs, parasites, ticks

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