Preventive Deworming
PRICES:
- Drontal Plus (dogs) $15 per tablet
- Profender (cats) $15 per application
Why are pet parasites a human health concern?
Intestinal parasites can be transmitted to people, causing health issues. The term for this transmission is zoonosis, which also refers to infections and diseases in people by parasites normally seen in animals. In the case of intestinal parasites, transmission occurs through accidental oral ingestion of parasite eggs, from accidental ingestion of an infected flea or by penetration of the skin by parasite larvae (hookworms only).
What are the risks associated with animal parasites?
To pets, some of the risks include blood loss, malnutrition, diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss and sometimes death.
How will I know if my pet is infected?
- You may not recognize any illness or see obvious symptoms until it is too late. Parasite eggs are shed by animals, even by those that appear to be well and energetic.
- A nationwide study revealed more than one out of three untreated dogs were infected by roundworms and/or hookworms and/or whipworms. Almost all puppies less than three months old are infected with roundworms. In a survey of veterinarians who treat cats, 43% of respondents reported seeing tapeworms frequently to often and 26% reported the same for roundworm infections.
- Most intestinal parasites can multiply at an alarming rate, so even a single intestinal worm can become a fast-growing problem.
What can I do to protect my pet and family?
Contaminated pet droppings can carry infective eggs, the source of most pet-to-human infections. Follow these steps to help protect your pet and family:
- Deworm your pet on a regular schedule. This removes intestinal parasites and prevents further contamination of the environment.
- Practice good hygiene. Wash hands regularly, especially after handling pets or cleaning up pet waste.
- Remove pet droppings from your yard at least two or three times a week--daily is best.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
- Keep pets flea-free. Ingestion of infected fleas can transmit tapeworms to animals and people.
- Do not allow children to go barefoot or sit or lie on playgrounds where they may be exposed to animal stools.
- Clean cat litter boxes daily and wash hands afterwards.
- Do not drink water from streams or other sources that may be contaminated with animal feces.
- Keep pets clean.
How often should my pet be dewormed? - The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) recommend you deworm your pet as early as two to three weeks of age and then continue on a regular deworming schedule. This will remove all intestinal parasites and minimize further contamination of the pet's environment.
Easy deworming starts here!
Profender Topical Solution for Cats
"The first and only topical feline dewormer that treats and controls ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms."
Easy-to-use
New topical application makes Profender an ideal treatment for your cats.
- No more oral tablets.
- No more injections.
Single-dose Effectiveness
A single does is effective, and a second dose should not be necessary.