NG5 Sherwood Oct/Nov 2020

105 Perry Road
Sherwood
Nottingham
NG5 3AD
0115 969 3565
Orchard Veterinary Centre
www.orchard-vets.co.uk
Orchard Veterinary Centre is a trading name of CVS (UK) limited (company registration number 03777473)
whose registered office is at CVS House, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY.
Common Parasites found in Dog and Cats
Vine Terrace
Hucknall
Nottingham
NG15 7HN
0115 968 0799
Fleas are a year long problem, they enjoy the summer sunshine as well as your central heating in the
winter. Common hotspots for fleas in the home are soft furnishing and carpets; airing cupboards; pet
bedding; cars and the garden. If your pet has fleas you should treat your entire house and other areas
where your pet may spend time.
Ticks are found in long grass waiting for their next host (dog, cat or even humans!!) to brush past them
and attach themselves. They have highly developed mouthparts, will allow them to pierce the skin and
feed on blood, often causing a reaction at this site. Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme Disease.
Lungworm is a life threatening parasite, which dogs can become infected with if they accidently eat
infected slugs, snails or even frogs. Symptoms are varied but can include tiring easily, coughing,
bleeding problems and weight loss. If treated early enough, a dog can make a full recovery. However,
re-infection is possible so on-going preventative treatment is recommended.
Roundworms are large white worms that live in the small intestines. Roundworm eggs can survive in
the environment for a long time and pets can contract roundworm by accidently swallowing them.
Symptoms can include pot belly, poor coat, diarrhoea and poor growth, but symptoms are not always
obvious. Humans can be affected by roundworms - they migrate within body tissue and in extreme
cases can cause blindness.
Tapeworms can affect hunting cats and scavenging dogs. They live in the small intestine. Your pet can
contract tapeworm by eating the intermediate host such as mice and even fleas, meaning that even
indoor cats can become infected by ingesting fleas. Often your pet will show no signs of having
tapeworm. However, tapeworm segments in the poo can cause irritation and pets may “scoot” their
bottom across the floor. Vomiting or diarrhoea may also occur.
Join up to our Healthy Pet Club to spread the cost of the
preventative healthcare, which includes monthly flea and
worm treatment. Receive 10% off all products and services
- this also applies for our in house groomer
Cat Friendly Clinic
catfriendlyclinic.org
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