Parasites and Your Pet
Parasites live on or in our pets, and sometimes us, and can cause a range of signs. From ectoparasites, who live on the skin, to endoparasites, who live inside our pets, parasites are found inhabiting all our pet species and are a frequent reason for our pets to end up visiting their local vet! To find out more about the parasites your pet could be at risk from, and how you can protect them, follow our handy links below.
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Cryptosporidium And Your Reptile
Cryptosporidia are a type of protozoa – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which live in the intestines and can have devastating consequences.
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Heartworms And Your Ferret
Heartworms are not found in the UK, but are a risk for ferrets that travel abroad – although ferrets are at a much lower risk than other pets. Learn more here.
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Bird Parasites
Sadly, not having fur doesn’t mean our birds can escape the problem of parasites, click below to take a closer look at the parasites that can affect your bird.
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E. Cuniculi And Your Rabbit
E. cuniculi is a microscopic brain and kidney parasite. While many rabbits can carry the parasite and show no signs, others can develop deadly disease.
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Heartworms And Your Dog
Heartworms are thankfully not found in the UK, but are a serious risk for dogs that travel abroad. Click here to read more.
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Mites And Your Small Furry
Did you know there are actually many species of mites? Small and spider-like, with four pairs of legs, mites are actually a group on their own!
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Protecting Your Dog From Ticks
Ticks are specialised parasites with large jaws that attach to pets, & humans, & feed on their blood. Click to find out more about tick prevention for dogs.
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Tapeworms And Your Dog
Find out the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of Tapeworms in your dog. Read professional advice that will help to keep your dog happy & healthy.
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Hookworms And Your Dog
Hookworms are small and difficult to spot, in large enough numbers they can suck enough blood to cause serious anaemia, especially in puppies.
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Lice And Your Cat
Lice live on the skin of your cat, and feed on the skin itself. Lice can be uncomfortable for your cat, and can make them itchy and sore in large numbers.
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Lungworm And Your Cat
Cat and dog lungworm are not the same parasite, and cat lungworm is not as severe. Lungworm in cats is rare in the UK but, the number of cases are rising.
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Giardia And Your Ferret
Giardia – a microscopic, single-celled parasite – which lives in the small intestines. Affected ferrets can get nasty diarrhoea and spread the parasite.
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Ticks And Your Ferret
Find out if your pet ferret could potentially be at risk of catching ticks and how to check for them with this useful pet health advice from Companion Care.
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Coccidiosis And Your Rabbit
Learn about the prevention, treatment and early signs of Coccidiosis in rabbits. Companion Care offer professional pet health advice from qualified vets.
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Lice And Your Dog
Lice live on the skin of your dog, and feed by chewing, or sucking blood. Lice can be very uncomfortable for your dog, and can make them itchy and sore.
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Fleas And Your Small Pet
Fleas aren’t fussy, and will take a bite from small furries, such as hamsters, Guinea-pigs and rats, who usually pick them up from other pets in the home.
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Fleas And Your Puppy
Understand the symptoms to look out for with your puppy as it may have fleas. Find essential advice and puppy flea treatment should yours have them.
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Mites And Your Ferret
Mites live on the skin of your ferret, can make them itchy, uncomfortable, keeping your ferret mite-free will keep them feeling great!
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Worms And Your Rabbit
Knowing the signs to look out for can help you make sure your bunny gets treatment quickly, and stays happy and healthy.
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Giardia And Your Cat
Giardia are a type of protozoa which lives in the small intestines. Affected cats can get nasty diarrhoea, as well as spreading the parasite to others.