Parasites

In Australia, ticks are one of the potentially deadly parasites pet parents need to look out for. Read on to learn what ticks on dogs look like and the steps you can take to protect your dog from these parasites.

Australia’s diverse climate hosts many parasites that can infect our pets, including the internal parasites – heartworm and intestinal worms (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms). Puppies are at particular risk as their immune system is not fully developed, so these unwanted passengers can cause them serious health issues. Learn about parasites puppies can pick up and how to protect your puppy from them.