Worming, flea control and vaccination

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Flea control

Fleas are anti-social and can cause your pets skin disease and tapeworm.

Treat your animals regularly for fleas. A number of easy to use and non-toxic flea treatments are available on the market.

Your local vet can help you choose the right product for you pet.

Find out more about flea control from the Adelaide Animal Hospital

Vaccination

Vaccinating your pet each year will protect them against dangerous diseases.

Dogs

  • Canine distemper.
  • Viral hepatitis.
  • Parvovirus.

Cats

  • Feline enteritis.
  • Feline respiratory disease (cat flu).

When to vaccinate your pet

Puppies are usually vaccinated between six to eight weeks and then at 12 to 16 weeks. It is also recommended for puppies and adult dogs to be vaccinated against Kennel Cough.

Kittens are usually vaccinated at eight and then 16 weeks. Adult cats should be vaccinated every 12 months.

Find out more about vaccination from the Adelaide Animal Hospital

Worming

Kittens, puppies, adult dogs and cats must be wormed regularly to protect against worm infestations such as round worm and tapeworm,

Worm treatments can be given at the same time your dog or cat is vaccinated.

Find out more about worming from the Adelaide Animal Hospital

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