Fleas, ticks & worms

Keeping your pets parasite-free is essential for their well-being.

Our team is there to give you advice on how to protect your pets against creepy crawlies such as fleas, mites, lice and intestinal worms.

Fleas

Fleas jump from host to host, spreading through contact with animals or infested environments. Bites cause itching, hair loss, and inflammation, leading to skin infections.

Do I need to treat fleas year-round?

  • Fleas love warmth and humidity. The combination of recent warmer winter temperatures and heating in our homes creates an environment conducive for fleas to sustain their life cycle across all seasons, even in winter.
  • Just 10 adult female fleas can produce 500 eggs every day.
  • Consistent and effective flea control is necessary to break the flea life cycle throughout the year – no matter the season.

Ticks

The cattle tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) is endemic to New Zealand and is commonly found in warmer regions. They jump onto your pet and feed by sucking blood.

They cause irritation and create wounds that can become infected. In extreme cases, your pet may become ill from loss of blood.

Dog Fleas, ticks & worms treatment
Cat Fleas, ticks & worms treatment

Worms

Unlike fleas, worms are internal parasites that may go unnoticed. They survive by feeding on your pet’s blood, posing a serious health risk if left untreated.

Why regular worming is important

  • Worms can affect your pet’s health and cause digestive issues.
  • They also pose a risk to human health.
  • Follow a regular worming schedule to keep pets and families safe.

Dog worming protocol

  • Starting at 2 weeks of age - use an all-wormer every 2 weeks up until 12 weeks of age
  • Lactating bitch to be treated when puppies are 2 weeks old as well
  • Monthly treatment from 12 weeks up until 6 months of age
  • 3 monthly treatments with all-wormer recommended after 6 months of age
  • Farm dogs on a property with sheep – to receive a monthly praziquantel treatment for managing T.ovis (Wormicide or Droncit).

Cat woming protocol

  • Starting at 2 weeks of age -use an all-wormer every 2 weeks up until 12 weeks of age
  • Lactating queen to be treated when kittens are 2 weeks old as well
  • Monthly treatment from 12 weeks up until 6 months of age
  • 3 monthly treatments with all-wormers are recommended after 6 months of age for most cats (that do any of the following: spend time outdoors, hunt, eat raw meat, and/or live in a household with young children).
  • If the cat is regularly flea treated (every month/3 months depending on the brand used), then worming every 6 months is sufficient
  • Indoor-only adult cats who are unlikely to hunt rodents are OK to be treated once every 6-12 monthly with an all-wormer
  • With respect to lungworm infections in cats that are hunters, it is recommended to use a flea/worm product that is effective against lungworms (e.g., Bravecto Plus).

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