Don't Let Fleas and Ticks Bite !

Did you know that both ticks and fleas can present a threat to the health of you as well as your pet?

Norfolk is one the UK hotspots for Lyme Disease according to the Health Protection Agency.
Lyme disease is a serious and debilitating disease that in severe cases can cause paralysis, blindness and even death.

The Health Protection Agency reported 768 cases of human Lyme disease in the UK in 2006 and estimates give a further 1000-2000 cases which go unreported annually.

Lyme disease can also affect cats and dogs, and may result in fever, loss of appetite, lameness, joint problems, and in severe cases can cause kidney failure.
Simply removing the ticks after they have attached and fed does not prevent infection because they will have already introduced the organisms into the host’s bloodstream.

Fleas also represent a threat to both you
and your pet.

They can transmit “cat scratch disease” and Rickettsia felis, both causing fever. Fleas also transmit the intermediate stage of the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum.

Fleas can often trigger allergic skin disease when they inject their saliva before feeding on the host’s blood.

Call us today for your FREE parasite control consultation at Sunnyside and we will advise you on what to do and which product will best suit your pet and your lifestyle.