Pet parasites

Why isn't my flea treatment working?

It can be frustrating, disappointing and expensive if you've bought flea products, only to find later that your pet still has fleas. Find out more.
Ringworm in dogs

This common fungal infection can be uncomfortable and itchy for your beloved household pet - learn about the symptoms and how to treat ringworm in dogs.
How preventative health care can save you money

The simplest way pet owners can give their pets a chance of a long, illness-free life is by keeping them as healthy as possible, and it will save money as well!
Hookworms in dogs

Hookworms are small and difficult to spot, in large enough numbers they can suck enough blood to cause serious anaemia, especially in puppies.
Coccidiosis in ferrets

Coccidiosis is caused by a single-celled parasite called Eimeria. While some ferrets show no signs, they may still carry the parasite. Find out more here.
Coccidiosis in rabbits

Learn about the prevention, treatment and early signs of Coccidiosis in rabbits. Vets4Pets offer professional pet health advice from qualified vets.
Hookworms And Your Cat

Hookworms are a small type of roundworm. Despite their small size, however, they can still cause problems in our cats, although less frequently than in dogs.
Protecting Your Dog From Ticks

Ticks are specialised parasites with large jaws that attach to pets & humans and feed on their blood. Click to find out more about tick prevention for dogs.
Ringworm in cats

This common fungal infection can be uncomfortable and itchy for your beloved household pet - learn about the symptoms and how to treat ringworm in cats.
How To Protect Dogs From Fleas

Itching to protect your dog from fleas? They're a common complaint in dogs causing irritation, disease & tapeworms. Find out more about dog flea protection.
Fleas And Your Puppy

Find out how to spot the symptoms of fleas on your puppy here. Find advice and treatments to ensure your pet does not suffer from these pests. Read online now.
Lungworm And Your Dog

Lungworm is a deadly parasite, which lives in slugs and snails. Keeping your dog protected against lungworm is a key part of keeping them happy and healthy.
Tapeworms And Your Dog

Tapeworms can cause a lot of distress in your pet dog. Find out the signs, symptoms and how to treat a tapeworm infection in your dog with our advice here.
Cat Mite Advice & Care

Learn about cat mites and mange in cats and which treatments are available to help alleviate your pet from the symptoms.
Tritrichmonas And Your Cat

Tritrichomonas is a microscopic parasite which lives in the large intestines of cats, where it causes diarrhoea. Find out more.
Cat Toxoplasmosis Advice & Care

Toxoplasmosis in cats is a common infection that you can catch from the poo of infected cats. Often harmless, it can in some cases cause serious problems.
Toxocara (Roundworms) And Your Cat

What are the causes for Roundworms in cats? How do you prevent and treat Roundworms for your cat? Read professional advice form our qualified vets today.
How To Protect Cats From Fleas

Is your cat scratching more frequently? Flea bites usually cause your pet to scratch and can lead to discomfort. Find out more about fleas and your cat.
Cat Ticks Advice & Care

Is your cat itching more frequently? Regular coat cleaning means cats are much less likely to pick up ticks than dogs. Find out more with Vets4Pets.
Dog Parasite Giardia Advice & Care

Learn about giardia in dogs which is the name of microscopic parasites that live in the small intestine of your pet and can cause numerous problems.
Giardia Advice & Care

Learn about giardia in cats which is a microscopic single-celled parasite that lives in the small intestines of cats Get tips on how to spot and prevent giardia
Fleas and Your Rabbit

Despite rabbits having less chance of getting them, fleas can be a nuisance to your pet or can spread to other family pets. Read more about fleas here.
Mites and Your Rabbit

Mites are small parasites that live on the skin of rabbits and can cause discomfort and itching. Read more online now and keep your rabbit mite free!
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.
Heartworms And Your Cat

Find out all the information you may need about heartworms and how they might affect your cat - including prevention and treatment.
Tapeworms And Your Cat

Find out all you need to know about tapeworms in your cat. From symptoms to treatment, we have all the information you need with our expert advice here.
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 numbers of cases are rising.
Roundworms in Dogs

Roundworms are very common in the UK – in fact studies have shown that over 20% of dogs and cats may be actively infected at any one time! Learn more here.
Whipworms in Dogs

Whipworm can cause problems to arise in dogs, especially senior dogs who are more at risk. Find out more about symptoms and possible treatments here.
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 Vets4Pets.
Ticks And Your Reptile

While indoor reptiles are at very low risk of tick bites, our roaming reptiles such as tortoises are more likely to be affected. Find out more with our guide.
Dog Lice

Lice live on the skin of your dog, and feed by chewing, or sucking blood. Lice can be very uncomfortable for your dog so find out how to prevent them here.
Dog Heartworm Advice & Care

All you need to know about Heartworms care & your dog. Heartworms aren't found in the UK, but they're a serious risk for dogs travelling abroad.
Bird Parasites

Unfortunately, birds can be vulnerable to parasites just like dogs or cats. Find out more about parasites and how to treat them with our expert advice.
Heartworms And Your Ferret

Heartworms are not found in the UK, but are a risk for ferrets that travel abroad. Find out about symptoms and treatment of heartworms with our expert advice.