Fleas

Fleas are found all over Australia and are common in Canberra. They live in our houses and in the outside environment. Only 5% of the surrounding flea population is found on your dog or cat – the rest are out there waiting! Fleas can cause intense discomfort, especially in allergic dogs and cats.

Paralysis ticks

The paralysis tick is usually found along the eastern coast of Australia and is common on the South Coast and in Sydney. More recently there have been a few cases of paralysis ticks on dogs and cats that haven’t left Canberra! The ticks live in humid, moist, bushy areas. The paralysis tick is toxic to dogs and cats. Year-round flea and tick prevention is recommended for your dog and cat. There are many products on the market that will treat one or both of these parasites. We strongly recommend year round coverage for paralysis ticks, ensuring your pet is protected is much easier, safer and cheaper than trying to treat deadly tick paralysis.

Products available are:

Bravecto Chewable Tablets (Dogs ONLY)

• Treatment and control of Flea infestations for 3 months, effective in just 8 hours! This means effective control before fleas can lay eggs and contaminate your home!
• Treatment and control of Paralysis Tick infestations for 4 months, effective in just 24 hours! This means effective control before a feeding tick starts to inject paralysis toxin!
• Treatment and control of Brown Dog Tick infestations for 8 weeks.

Bravecto Spot-On (Dogs ONLY)

Bravecto Spot-On has made flea and tick prevention even easier! The new Spot-on gives even longer lasting protection than the popular Bravecto chew.

• A single, easy application protects your dog for a full 6 months against fleas and paralysis ticks

Bravecto Quantum (Dogs ONLY)

Bravecto Quantum is an annual injection to prevent against fleas and paralysis ticks. The great benefit of this medication is that there is nothing for you to remember! We will send you a reminder when your pet is due and you can rest easy knowing that they are protected.

Nexgard Spectra Chewable Tablets (Dogs ONLY)

Nexgard Spectra is a soft, beef flavoured chew for dogs, making it easy to kill fleas and ticks. As it is a flavoured tablet administered orally, there is no need to worry about washing off after swimming, bathing, or grooming. This medication also covers for heartworm and intestinal worms, so can be a great way to cover all bases!

Cats and ticks?

Nexgard Spectra Spot-On has made flea and tick prevention even easier! A single, easy application protects your cat for 1 month against not only fleas and ticks, but also heart worms and intestinal worms.

Helpful hints – ticks:

Ticks are common in the low scrub along the coast. Keep your dog on a lead and avoid scrubby bush.

Twice daily searching of your pet is helpful to find recently attached ticks. If a tick is found, the tick should be removed at skin level. You should search for ticks daily for at least 10 days after returning from the coast.

Inner South Veterinary Centre is very happy to give advice about which product will best suit you and your pet. Please talk to our staff for advice.

If a tick or tick toxicity symptoms are noticed, seek immediate veterinary attention.