Winter is no excuse

Writer: Dr Hilldidge Beer.

We’re in the grip of winter plus we’re isolating due to Covid-19 so our pets aren’t getting out as much as they used to. That means we don’t need to use parasite control, right? Wrong. Parasites like ticks, fleas and worms don’t hang around waiting for bikini weather; they hang around waiting for a host and at the first sign of a furry leg or tummy they hitch a ride.

Just five minutes of being outdoors is all a tick needs to attach itself to your pet, whether in long grass or a sandy backyard.

Fleas love winter, especially in homes that are heated. Warm, moist conditions create the ideal breeding conditions and, like tenants who default on rent, once fleas are in your home they’re almost impossible to evict.

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