Did you know that there is a worm known as the whipworm which can affect dogs in England? Whipworms are parasites which live in the large intestines of the dog. The canine whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) is becoming increasi…
We often hear about tapeworms and roundworms in our dogs, but did you know that there are many different types of worms under the umbrella of the “roundworm”? A common roundworm which is seen in dogs is the hookworm. The…
None of us want our horses to be carrying a heavy worm burden. Unfortunately, the heavy use of wormers over the years has led to a significant amount of worm resistance within the equine population. This means that some…
Blowflies are one of the most common and widespread ectoparasite which affect sheep in England, with an estimated that 80% of flocks having at least one or more cases of Blowfly Strike every year. …
Fleas are wingless parasites that can make any pet distressed. They are small, fast, they are exceptional jumpers, and always keen to make any animal itchy. Fleas are common (it is likely that any cat or dog will come ac…
The flea population increases during the warm summer months; however, fleas have now become a year-round problem, particularly when the central heating is turned on. Fleas love a warm and humid home as this creates a per…