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Did someone say parasites?!
I hate them!
FLEAS
TICKS
ROUNDWORMS
TAPEWORMS
Did you know? ‘Parasites’ is a term that describes tiny creatures that can live on or inside your cat, causing harm to your pet and potentially your family. These include fleas, ticks, roundworms and tapeworms.
Cats are at risk of parasites. Some we can see. Some we can’t
FLEAS
TICKS
ROUNDWORMS
TAPEWORMS
Fleas are a threat to your cat all year round
No one wants fleas! Their bites cause irritation for both cats and people and they can carry diseases and tapeworms. Fleas are a year round problem and as female fleas lay up to 50 eggs per day this can quickly add up to thousands of fleas contaminating your home.
STOP FLEAS! Applying an effective flea product throughout the year is the best way to prevent a flea infestation.
Don’t ignore the danger posed by ticks
Ticks are creepy! Ticks like to hang out where cats like to explore – including back gardens. Ticks feed on blood and can pass on diseases in the process. You should check your cat regularly but unfortunately ticks are often so tiny they are almost impossible to find in your cat’s fur.
STOP TICKS! Applying an effective tick product will kill ticks – even the ones too small to see.
The risk from roundworms is very real
Have you heard about roundworms? Roundworms are common with over 1 in 4 cats that go outdoors infected and passing roundworm eggs in their poo.1 Roundworms can cause disease in kittens, but can also be harmful to people, especially children who often play in areas where these eggs may be found.
STOP ROUNDWORMS AND THEIR EGGS! Treating your cat every month for roundworms will kill them before they can lay eggs.
Reference: 1. Wright l, Stafford K, Coles G. The prevalence of intestinal nematodes in cats and dogs from Lancashire, north-west England. J Small Anim Pract 2016; 57: 393–395.
Avoid tapeworm infestations
Want to avoid seeing tapeworms? Cats can be infected with tapeworms by swallowing fleas while grooming or by eating prey animals such as rodents. Adult tapeworms live in the intestine of cats and are made up of segments which look like flattened grains of rice connected together. Each segment is filled with tapeworm eggs and these segments break off and wiggle out through your cat’s bottom. Yuk!
STOP TAPEWORMS! Treating your cat regularly for tapeworms will prevent ‘Gross Encounters’.
FIERCELY
PROTECTIVE
Ask your vet for an easy way to protect your cat from all these nasty parasites.
- FLEAS
- TICKS
- ROUNDWORMS
- TAPEWORMS
Help your vet provide the flea, tick and worm control best suited to your cat with Parassess®, our parasite risk checker.
What about kittens?
Unfortunately parasites love them too!
Their natural curiosity means kittens are ideal hosts to parasites
We all know cats are curious, especially adventurous kittens. We love their enthusiasm for life but sadly these traits can put them at risk of picking up fleas, ticks and worms.
Fleas and ticks can lurk in homes and gardens and are picked up as your kitten explores their new environment. As mother cats can pass worms onto their kittens while feeding, your kitten could have been exposed to worms already. As they grow up, they develop typical cat behaviours, such as hunting and grooming, both of which increase their risk of becoming infected with worms.
Don’t worry though, these parasites need not hinder your kitten’s development. Ask your vet about the right parasite control for your kitten.
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For more information, read the full kitten brochure
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