How Paws in the City Treats Parasites and Protects Your Family
At Paws in the City, we understand that protecting your pet from harmful parasites is just one part of the equation. It’s equally important to safeguard your family and your home. Parasites such as fleas, ticks, worms, and mites don't only affect your pets—they can also pose risks to humans, especially if left untreated. That's why our comprehensive parasite treatment options not only focus on your pet's health but also on preventing cross-contamination and ensuring your home remains parasite-free.
In this article, we’ll explain how different types of parasites can impact both pets and humans, and how our targeted treatments at Paws in the City help protect everyone in your household.
At Paws in the City, we take a comprehensive approach to parasite control, with treatments designed to protect not only your pet but also your home and family. Here's how we approach parasite treatment:
1. Detailed Assessment
We start with a thorough health assessment to check for signs of both internal and external parasites. Our veterinarians will examine your pet for fleas, ticks, mites, or signs of internal worms. We also ask questions about your pet’s environment and any symptoms you've noticed, such as itching, vomiting, or lethargy.
2. Tailored Parasite Treatment Plan
Based on our assessment, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan that may include:
- Topical Treatments: These are effective for external parasites like fleas and ticks. We offer monthly flea and tick treatments that provide long-lasting protection.
- Oral Medications: We may recommend oral medications to treat internal parasites like worms, including tapeworm, roundworm, and heartworm prevention tablets.
- Antibiotics or Steroids: If your pet has developed an infection due to parasites, we may prescribe additional medications to manage the symptoms and promote healing.
3. Home and Environmental Protection
Parasites don't just stay on your pet—they can also infest your home. We provide advice on how to:
- Wash Pet Bedding and Toys: Regularly wash your pet’s bedding, toys, and any fabric they frequently come into contact with to prevent re-infestation.
- Clean the House: Vacuum carpets, sofas, and floors regularly to remove flea eggs, larvae, and ticks. Fleas especially can lay eggs in your home, and an effective cleaning routine is essential in controlling them.
- Treat Your Environment: We may recommend environmental treatments, such as sprays or powders, to control flea infestations in your home, especially in areas where your pet spends a lot of time.
4. Prevention is Key
We believe that prevention is always better than cure, so we create a long-term parasite prevention plan for your pet. This plan includes:
- Regular flea and tick treatments based on your pet’s lifestyle (indoor vs. outdoor).
- Heartworm prevention as part of your pet’s routine care, especially if they live in areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
- Routine worming schedules to ensure that internal parasites are prevented and treated regularly.
How Parasite Treatment Protects Your Family
It’s not just your pet that benefits from parasite control—your family’s health is also at risk if parasites are left untreated. Here’s how protecting your pet from parasites also protects your home:
- Prevents Disease Transmission: Many parasites that affect pets can also be transmitted to humans. For instance, flea infestations can lead to the spread of diseases like murine typhus, while ticks can transmit Lyme disease to both pets and humans.
- Avoids Skin Irritation: Flea and mite infestations can cause itching and rashes in humans, leading to discomfort and potential allergic reactions.
- Protects Young Children: Children, especially, are more vulnerable to certain parasites, such as roundworms or hookworms. By treating your pet regularly, you reduce the risk of these parasites being transmitted to young family members.
Book Your Parasite Treatment Appointment Today
Don’t wait until parasites become a bigger issue. At Paws in the City, we provide thorough, effective parasite treatments to ensure your pet is healthy and comfortable—and to protect your entire family from the risks of parasitic infections.
Book a Consultation in our Ealing or Greenford clinic today for a comprehensive parasite assessment and treatment plan that protects both your pet and your home!