Summer Flea and Tick Patrol

Fleas and ticks are very common parasites of dogs and cats as most pet owner know well. What is less well known is the health risks they pose to both pets and their humans.

Fleas are prolific breeders, in fact one female flea can produce 2000 eggs in her lifetime.
Since fleas can often cause allergic skin disease in humans and pets, and transmit infectious disease and even tapeworm, controlling them is paramount.

Ticks can also carry infectious diseases that afflict humans as well as animals.

From 27th July to 28th August Sunnyside is running a flea and tick awareness inititive.
You can pop in and talk to our Flea and Tick Patrol.

We are offering a extra pack of flea and tick treatment free when you buy our
excellent new spot on product for dogs from Novartis.

Our trained practice staff will remind you about flea and tick treatments and give you guidance on how to treat your pet.

Alternatively, why not phone the practice on 01485 600022 at Roydon and 01485 535950 at Hunstanton.

Sunnyside is also offering 25% off a years supply of wormers and if you have a new puppy or kitten we can offer them a free wormer.

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.