Paralysis ticks (scientifically known as Ixodes holocyclus) pose a significant threat to pets, primarily along Australia’s east coast, spanning from North Queensland to Victoria. Thriving in warm, humid climates, these ticks are a year-round concern in the north and peak during Spring and Summer in New South Wales and northern Victoria. Recognising the Signs of […]
On the East Coast of Australia we have entered the ‘tick season’ which is unofficially spring and summer. However, in warmer areas up north it can be all year around. One type of tick, the paralysis tick, is a big problem along the East Coast of Australia, and if left to feed on your pet […]
Giardia is a protozoal parasite and is a fairly common cause of diarrhoea in dogs, especially in puppies. It can also cause diarrhoea in cats, and in humans too. There is also a small percentage of dogs, that don’t show signs of diarrhoea but are carriers of and shed Giardia. Generally, it is contracted from […]
It’s commonly thought that fleas are only a problem in the warmer months, and as such many Australian pets are not on flea control all year round. But this is far from true. Whilst flea burdens are generally worse in warm, humid weather, the fact is that in Oz, fleas are a pest to our […]
Rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) is a parasite that can affect dogs. This worm has it’s normal lifecycle in rats and snails (or slugs). When a dog eats the infected snail they too can become infected. There is actually a possibility that by just eating the snail or slugs mucous, that they can be infected. An […]
Dogs and cats can get worms through eating worm eggs off the ground. They are passed via infected pets poop, through an infected mum passing them to her babies through pregnancy or her milk, or via ingestion of fleas (carrying tapeworm). Intestinal worms are in four main groups: Roundworms Hookworms Whipworms Tapeworms These are treated […]
Fleas. So small, so disgusting! But unfortunately they are everywhere. They are annoying to both dogs and cats. Pets can have severe allergies to a flea bite. They can be very itchy and can progress to painful sores on their skin. Fleas jump long distances and can get to your pet from another animal or […]
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called ‘Toxoplasma gondii’. Its main host is the cat but also affects livestock and humans. Not many cat carers think about this, until they’re pregnant. How do humans get Toxoplasmosis? There are a few ways to be infected, lets start with the most common: • eating undercooked meat […]