Worms

a handfull of toxocara canis - the commonest roundworm in dogs.

Toxocara is the reason you always worm pups every 2 weeks from 2-3 weeks of age. Many pet-shop products still use an old product (check and see), to which many worms are now resistant. De-worming is NOT expensive. We always advise you at the time we see pups for their first check - which are free at Parkside.

Adult dogs should be dewormed at least every 6 months and dogs who are with young children or dogs who scavenge, deworm every 3 months. If you have a young dog who eats his or other motions (some do for a while!), then deworm every MONTH.

Adult dogs and cats receive ONE dose of wormer from us which kills ALL types of worms which a dog or cat might carry - we use a tablets which kill all types of worms in one dose. A complete wormer is now available for cats as s spot-on liquid - very easy to administer, on the back of the neck, where it absorbs through the skin - and very safe!

ON OFFER NOW - BUY 3 DOSES OF DRONTAL COMPLETE WORMER AND RECEIVE A FOURTH DOSE FREE!

You can buy wormers at any surgery - no need to see your pet, just call in.

Remember that good hygiene is the best way to protect yourself and your pets from worm infections - encourage children to wash their hands after playing with animals, especially when they've been outside, and also clean up after your pets. Parkside promotes responsible pet-ownership and strongly recommends that you pick up faeces as soon as they have been passed, especially in public areas. Bags are freely available at all surgeries.

Have a look at the different worm types on Bayer's No-Worm web-site