About ${dogName}
The sex of your dog can also influence parasite control recommendations.
Is ${dogName} male or female?
Out and about
Parasites are usually encountered when dogs are free to investigate the great outdoors.
When outside, is ${dogName} allowed off the lead or off paths to explore (including on an extendable lead)?
Risk of fleas
We all love pets, but unfortunately so do fleas.
Does ${dogName} live with other dogs, cats, rabbits or other furry friends?
Risk of fleas
Dogs can pick up fleas in all sorts of surprising places.1,2
Does ${dogName} have access to any of these favourite flea-hideaways?
- Homes/gardens of other cats and dogs
- Cars
- Garages/sheds
- Wild animal burrows
Risk of ticks
Ticks are small, spider-like parasites which attach to dogs and can transmit disease.1-3
How often does ${dogName} visit typical tick habitats such as long grass, woods, heathland and/or areas with farm animals/deer?
Risk of ticks
Dogs that have had ticks before are more likely to get ticks again.1
Has ${dogName} ever had ticks?
Risk of lungworm
One of the nastiest dog parasites in the UK and Ireland is lungworm, which can be deadly.1
Is there lungworm in your area or in areas that ${dogName} visits?
Risk of lungworm
Dogs get lungworm mainly from swallowing slugs or snails, or from interacting with things that slugs or snails have been on.1-3
Does ${dogName} ever do any of the following? (select all that apply)
Risk of lungworm
Lungworm is more common in areas where foxes are found.1
Are there foxes in your area or where ${dogName} visits?
Risk of lungworm
A previous lungworm infection implies that a dog either lives in or visits lungworm areas.
Has ${dogName} (or any of your other dogs) had lungworm before?
Risk of roundworms
Roundworm eggs can be found in areas where other dogs have visited, and are also a risk to people.1-4
Does ${dogName} visit areas where other dogs are walked (such as parks),
or areas used for recreation (such as play areas, sports fields or picnic areas)?
Risk of roundworms
Some people are especially at risk from exposure to roundworm eggs.1-3
Does ${dogName} come into contact with young children, the elderly, anyone with a
suppressed immune system, or visit areas that
those people also use?
Risk of tapeworms
In addition to roundworm, dogs can pick up certain tapeworms from their diet.1
Do any of the following ever apply to ${dogName}?
- ${dogName} is fed an unprocessed, raw food diet
which has not been frozen - ${dogName} catches wild animals (e.g. rabbits and/or rodents)
- ${dogName} has the opportunity to scavenge
on dead farm animals
Risk of tapeworms
Dogs can also get a type of tapeworm from fleas.1-3
Is ${dogName} covered against fleas using an approved flea product throughout the entire year?
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Lastly, now download a comprehensive report with tailored advice for your dog and share this with your vet to help them choose an appropriate product:
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- Print from your device
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for completing the parasite risk checker and downloading ${dogName}’s pdf report.
Don’t forget to review ${dogName}’s parasite risk
at least every year at their
annual vet check.
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References: 1. Halos, L. et al. (2014) Flea control failure? Myths and realities. Trends Parasitol. 30(5), 228-233. 2. ESCCAP. Control of Ectoparasites in Dogs and Cats (2018). In: ESCCAP Guideline 03 Sixth Edition 2018:1-34.
References: 1. ESCCAP. Control of Ectoparasites in Dogs and Cats (2018). In: ESCCAP Guideline 03 Sixth Edition 2018:1-34. 2. Abdullah, S. et al. Ticks infesting domestic dogs in the UK: a large-scale surveillance programme. Parasites & Vectors. 2016;9:391. 3. Wright, I. (2012) Lyme disease: If you go down to the woods today are you in for a big surprise? Companion Animal. 17(6), 42-44.
References: 1. Wright, I. (2019) Fleas and ticks: latest thinkings and innovations. Vet Times 2019;49:25.
References: 1. Helm, J. and Morgan, E. (2017) Canine and feline lungworm infections in the UK. In Practice. 39(7), 298-315.
References: 1. Helm, J. and Morgan, E. (2017) Canine and feline lungworm infections in the UK. In Practice. 39(7), 298-315. 2. ESCCAP. Worm Control in Dogs and Cats (2021). In: ESCCAP Guideline 01 Sixth Edition 2021:1-42. 3. Wright, I. (2021) Lungworm control. Vet Times. 51:42.
References: 1. Helm, J. and Morgan, E. (2017) Canine and feline lungworm infections in the UK. In Practice. 39(7), 298-315.
References: 1. Morgan E. Toxocara canis: how safe is that sandpit? (2018) Vet Times. 48:6-7. 2. Morgan, E.R. et al. (2013) Quantifying sources of environmental contamination with Toxocara spp. eggs. Vet Parasitol. 193(4), 390-397. 3. Overgaauw, P.A. and van Knapen, F. (2013) Veterinary and public health aspects of Toxocara spp. Vet Parasitol. 193(4), 398-403. 4. ESCCAP. Worm Control in Dogs and Cats (2021). In: ESCCAP Guideline 01 Sixth Edition 2021:1-42.
References: 1. Morgan E. Toxocara canis (2018): how safe is that sandpit? Vet Times. 48:6-7. 2. Overgaauw, P.A. and van Knapen, F. (2013) Veterinary and public health aspects of Toxocara spp. Vet Parasitol. 193(4), 398-403. 3. ESCCAP. Worm Control in Dogs and Cats (2021). In: ESCCAP Guideline 01 Sixth Edition 2021:1-42.
References: 1. ESCCAP. Worm Control in Dogs and Cats (2021). In: ESCCAP Guideline 01 Sixth Edition 2021:1-42.
References: 1. Wright, I. (2019) Fleas and ticks: latest thinkings and innovations. Vet Times 2019;49:25. 2. ESCCAP. Control of Ectoparasites in Dogs and Cats (2018). In: ESCCAP Guideline 03 Sixth Edition 2018:1-34. 3. ESCCAP. Worm Control in Dogs and Cats (2017). In: ESCCAP Guideline 01 Third Edition 2017:1-39.
*Parasite risk ratings and control recommendations adapted from ESCCAP Guidelines (ESCCAP Guideline 03 [Control of Ectoparasites in Dogs and Cats] Sixth Edition – March 2018; ESCCAP Guideline 01 [Worm Control in Dogs and Cats] Sixth Edition – May 2021) and further developed in collaboration with Dr Ian Wright BVMS MSc(Parasitology) MRCVS, Director of Mount Veterinary Practice, Fleetwood & Dr Eric Morgan MA VetMB PhD DipEVPC MRCVS, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, Queen’s University Belfast.