What are they actually
Flea and tick season has started again, but what are they actually? Fleas and ticks are parasites. They survive by feeding on your cat or dog's blood. It is always important to check your dog or cat for fleas and ticks, especially in the warm months. Ticks like to hide in the ears, armpits and groin. The saliva that fleas leave behind makes a bite itchy.
illnesses
Fleas and ticks can transmit diseases. Fleas often cause (tape) worms and ticks in the Netherlands are sometimes infected with Lyme disease. If you ever come to France, for example, the ticks can often infect a dog with the Babesia canis parasite.
Preventive treatment
It is therefore important that you treat the cat and/or dog well against these parasites. There are various products on the market to help your cat and/or dog preventively. Think, for example, of a flea comb, drops or spray. Below we will list everything for both dogs and cats.
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Dog:
Gemstones against parasites
There are also amber bands against parasites. These are unfortunately not yet online, but can be found in the department. However, only for dogs at the moment.
Advice
Do you find it exciting to get started yourself and do you prefer advice, you are always welcome at our dog world of cat world for the right advice. Or take call us.