VETERINARY SERVICES
Parasite Control
Intestinal Worms In Cats & Dogs
Regular worming is an essential part of good pet ownership. Intestinal worms live in the gastrointestinal system of cats and dogs and include hookworm, roundworm, whipworm and tapeworm. They can cause severe diarrhoea and disease, especially in puppies and kittens.
Usually worming is done with a simple tablet. Call Enfield Vet to find out what products we recommend.
Heartworm Prevention in Dogs
Heartworm is the disease that nightmares are made of!
Prevention of heartworm is one of the most important things you must do for your dog – curing heartworm is rarely successful. Note that intestinal “all wormer” tablets do NOT protect against heartworm.
At Enfield Vet, we recommend an annual injection for your dog to protect against heartworm, but other products available include oral medication and a topical spot product.
Fleas
Fleas are the MOST COMMON external parasite we find on dogs and cats from Enfield and surrounds. They cause intense itching and hair loss, and may also trigger skin allergies or transmit other parasites to your dog.
Flea prevention involves a monthly spot on treatment or oral tablet – call us to make sure you use the right product. BEWARE as pyrethrin-based flea treatments are toxic to cats.
A once a year injection for flea and tick control will be available for dogs from December 2023. This will only be available at vet practices.
Paralysis Ticks
The dreaded paralysis tick is unfortunately common throughout Enfield and all along the east coast of Australia. Once a tick attaches to your pet’s skin it becomes engorged with blood and injects a potent toxin that causes muscle paralysis – this can cause death if the muscles that help your pet breathe become paralysed.
There are topical treatments available to protect your pet from ticks.
A once a year injection for flea and tick control for dogs will be available from December 2023. This will only be available at vet practices.
Call our friendly vet staff today to ensure your pet is protected against parasites – we can recommend products to suit your pet’s needs.