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Flea and Worm Treatment to Protect Your Pets and Family

Ensuring the health and happiness of your pet, as well as your family, requires regular preventative treatments for common parasites. Preventing infestations is far easier and more cost-effective than dealing with the potential consequences.

To tailor parasite protection to your pet’s needs, our vets here at Spinney conduct a risk assessment based on your pets lifestyle and habits. This way, we can ensure the flea and worm treatment we advise is perfect for them.

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Flea Prevention

Fleas are among the most common external parasites, often causing skin irritation and discomfort for pets. However, fleas don’t just stay on your pet—they shed eggs throughout your home, potentially leading to infestations. Flea bites can also affect you and your household causing irritation and expensive treatment challenges.

Did you know adult fleas can remain dormant in cocoons for up to six months before emerging? Once active, a single flea can bite your pet every 5 minutes, causing constant itching. And all it takes is just one flea to start an infestation, as a female flea lays enough eggs to rapidly multiply the problem.

Fleas are not limited to cats and dogs—they also live on animals like rabbits and hedgehogs. Outdoors, fleas from other animals can jump onto your pet, feed on their blood, and begin laying eggs.

Worm Prevention

Worms, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and lungworms, pose serious risks to pets and their families. These parasites are widespread across the UK, with some capable of producing over 100,000 eggs daily. These eggs, passed through your pet’s faeces, can contaminate the environment and potentially infect humans.

Accidental ingestion of worm eggs can lead to severe health issues, as worms can migrate to tissues like the brain and eyes. Lungworms, transmitted by slugs and snails, are particularly dangerous and often resistant to over-the-counter treatments. Regular, effective worming is vital for year-round protection.

We offer a range of flea and worm treatment options, including tablets, liquids, granules, and spot-ons, designed to target all species of worms and fleas that could affect your pet. Be cautious of non-veterinary products, which may not provide complete protection.

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Tick Protection

Ticks are a common parasite that can affect pets, and at Spinney Vets, we urge pet owners to be aware of the risks associated with tick bites and to take steps to prevent them.

Ticks can transmit diseases to pets, including Lyme disease. These diseases can cause serious health problems for pets, and in some cases, can even be fatal. Therefore, it is important to take preventative measures to protect your pets from tick bites.

Tips for Preventing Tick Bites:

  1. Use a tick preventative treatment - There are many different tick preventative products available, including spot-on treatments, collars, and oral medications. These treatments work by killing ticks before they have a chance to bite and can be a highly effective preventative measure.

  2. Check your pet for ticks regularly - After spending time outside, be sure to thoroughly check your pet for ticks. Ticks can attach anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found around the head, ears, neck, and feet. If you find a tick, use tweezers to carefully remove it, making sure to get the entire tick and avoiding crushing it.

  3. Keep your garden tidy - Ticks thrive in tall grass and other vegetation, so keeping your garden well-maintained and mowed can help to reduce the tick population.

  4. Avoid walking in wooded or brushy areas - These are high-risk areas for ticks, and avoiding them can help reduce the risk of tick bites.

  5. Talk to your vet - Your vet can provide guidance on tick preventative products and offer recommendations based on your pet's individual needs.

By following these tips and taking preventative measures, you can help protect your pets from the risks associated with tick bites. If you have any concerns or questions about tick prevention for your pet, be sure to call Spinney Vets today.

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Flea and Worm Risks Within Your Community

Local parks, particularly in warmer months (April–October), are hotspots for fleas, worms, and other parasites. While you don’t want to restrict your pet from socialising or exploring, it’s essential to stay proactive. Preventative measures allow your pet to safely enjoy outdoor activities while staying protected from a range of parasites.

For expert advice and effective treatments, contact Spinney Vets today!

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Why Choose Spinney Vets for Flea and Worm Treatment 

When it comes to treatment for your pet, here at Spinney Vets, we understand you want only the finest. We share this feeling and ensure that each and every pet we see receives personalised treatment that works. Some of the reasons why Spinney is your go-to vet for flea and worm treatment:

  • Expert Veterinary Care - Our team offers customised advice and treatments depending on your pet's lifestyle and risk factors.
  • Comprehensive Treatments - We offer a variety of simple treatments, including collars, tablets, and spot-ons, to guarantee your pet is safe from fleas, worms, and ticks all year long.
  • Proactive Approach - By avoiding expensive treatments for serious infestations or more severe health issues, we put an emphasis on prevention early on, saving you time, money, and stress.
  • Personalised Plans - Our vets work closely with you to evaluate the particular dangers that your pet faces and creating a preventative strategy that fits their requirements and way of life.
  • Continued Support - The team here at Spinney Vets are happy to respond to your enquiries, offer advice, and make sure you comprehend the best ways to keep your family and pet safe from parasites.

Choose Spinney Vets for flea and worm treatment today and be confident you’re protecting, not only your pet, but yourself, your house and your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What happens to my pet if they don't have flea and worm treatment?

When it comes to worm treatment, there may be severe consequences if ignored. Depending on the type of worm your pet can experience irritation such as intestinal blockages, obstruction of blood flow in the heart, artery inflammation, anaemia, and even death if left untreated.

Can you get combined flea and worm treatment for pets?

There are combined flea and worm treatments you can get for your pets, also known as an all-in-one flea and wormer. However, it's always best to consult your veterinary practice as these treatments don't cover some types of worms. Your pet may also have complications that combined treatments don't cover.

How often does my pet need flea and worm treatment?

Once every month, you should treat your pet for fleas, and every two to three months, or even more frequently, for worms. Depending on your pet's lifestyle, talk to your vet about the best course of action.

How long should I wait between worming and flea treatments?

Many people wonder if they can treat their cats for fleas and worms at the same time or how long they should leave between treatments. Depending on the two treatments being administered you may need to wait either 48 hours or two weeks between treatments. Please ask your vet when picking up your flea and worm treatment how to apply the two treatments most effectively and safely.

Do indoor cats need flea and worm treatment?

Every cat, even indoor cats, need regular flea and worm preventative treatments. It is a common misconception that an exclusively indoor cat does not need these treatments – this is not true at all. Fleas commonly travel on clothes and bags and so may be brought into the house at any time. A cat could even pick up fleas during a trip to a vet, especially where other pets may not have been treated.

Does my rabbit need flea and worm treatment?

You must consistently employ effective, preventative medicines against the most prevalent parasites throughout the lifespan of your rabbit to ensure their wellbeing and long-term health, as well as that of your family and Rabbits. Keep in mind that prevention is much simpler and less expensive than treatment. Rabbits also suffer from several other parasites and conditions, such as Mites, Flystrike, and E. cuniculi.


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Veterinary Hospital Northampton

Spinney Vets Kettering Road
491 Kettering Rd
Northampton NN3 6QW

Normal Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 08.00 - 19.00
Saturday: 08.00 - 12.00
Sundays: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

Outside of these times you will be directed to our dedicated out of hours emergency service provider,
Vets Now.

Telephone: 01604 648221

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OUR LOCATIONS

Veterinary Hospital Northampton

Spinney Vets Kettering Road
491 Kettering Rd
Northampton NN3 6QW

Normal Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 08.00 - 19.00
Saturday: 08.00 - 12.00
Sundays: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

Outside of these times you will be directed to our dedicated out of hours emergency service provider,
Vets Now.

Telephone: 01604 648221

OUT OF HOURS COVER
Telephone: 01604 648221

Veterinary Surgery Northampton

Spinney Vets Wootton Fields
3-5 Tudor Court
Wootton Hope Drive
Wootton Fields
Northampton NN4 6FF

Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 18.30
Saturday: 09.00 - 12.00
Sunday: ClOSED
Bank Holiday: CLOSED

Telephone: 01604 700366

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Telephone: 01604 648221