Dog parasite protection: prevent fleas, ticks, and worms

Learn how to prevent and treat fleas, ticks, and worms to keep your dog healthy year-round.

Dog parasite prevention

Harvest mites on dogs are nasty, itchy pests. This is a photo of one very close-up — usually they are so small you can barely see them.

Harvest mites on dogs

Walks in the woods during autumn can lead to something unpleasant: harvest mites on dogs. But with the right care, you can stay one step ahead of these pests.

Harvest mites on dogs

A dog at the vet for worming. But how often should you worm a dog? It can vary based on their lifestyle and exposure.

How often should you worm a dog?

When figuring out how often to worm a dog, vets keep in mind your dog’s risk level, whether they have any symptoms of worms in dogs, and environmental factors.

How often should you worm a dog?

Worming puppies is important for their healthy development — here's a puppy in for their wormer at the vet.

Worming puppies: how to prevent puppy worms

Learn all about worming puppies to steer clear of puppy worms.

Worming puppies: how to prevent puppy worms

Image of a pet owner removing a tick from a dog using a tick twister

How to remove a tick from a dog

Learn how to safely remove a tick from your dog using a tick twister in less than a minute.

How to remove a tick from a dog

Photo of a dog rolling on grass. If you are wondering "how do dogs get fleas" then rolling around like this is one way.

How do dogs get fleas?

Wondering how dogs get fleas? Read on to learn the common ways this happens, as well as all you need to know on the flea life cycle.

How do dogs get fleas?

Puppy scratching back of head for article on how to get rid of fleas on dogs

How to get rid of fleas on dogs

Having a dog with fleas can be a menace – here is how to get rid of them.

How to get rid of fleas on dogs

Photo of a puppy itching their ear with their hind leg, accompanying an article on puppy flea treatment and puppy flea prevention.

When to start puppy flea treatment: preventing fleas in puppies

Learning how and when to apply puppy flea treatment, and keep your home a flea-free zone with expert puppy care tips.

When to start puppy flea treatment: preventing fleas in puppies

A dog sitting on the floor in waiting for a vet appointment

How to check your dog for fleas and ticks

If your pet pooch has an irritating itch and won’t stop scratching, fleas or ticks could be to blame.

How to check your dog for fleas and ticks

A dog with a slight head tilt for an article on mange in dogs

Mange in dogs: how to spot the signs

Mange in dogs is a nasty condition. Our guide covers prevention, symptoms, and treatment.

Mange in dogs: how to spot the signs

Dog scratching himself because of dog mites

What do dog mites look like and how to get rid of them

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for dog mites. Prevent infestations and keep your dog healthy and happy.

What do dog mites look like and how to get rid of them

Header photo of a tick embedded in a dog’s skin, a common parasite causing irritation and potential health risks in pets.

Ticks on dogs: What do embedded ticks look like on a dog?

There are several species of tick in the UK alone, and numbers are on the rise.

Ticks on dogs: What do embedded ticks look like on a dog?

a dog having an appointment at the veterinary clinic

Tapeworm in Dogs: Protecting your Dog from Tapeworm

Protecting your dog from tapeworm is vital. Find out more...

Tapeworm in Dogs: Protecting your Dog from Tapeworm

Dog attending veterinary clinic for a worming check up

Preventing Roundworm in Dogs: Essential Protection and Care Strategies

Roundworm is the most common type of worm to affect dogs...

Preventing Roundworm in Dogs: Essential Protection and Care Strategies

Dog attending a veterinary practice for a worming check

Guarding your dog against ringworm: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Ringworm in dogs is a common condition – but despite the name and appearance, ringworm isn’t actually a worm. Our guide covers what you need to know.

Guarding your dog against ringworm: causes, symptoms, and treatment

a dog visiting vet for flea treatment

How to apply flea treatment to your dog

Watch our 'How to' guide on applying flea treatment to your dog.

How to apply flea treatment to your dog

lovely dog in vet practice

Protect your dog from worms: a comprehensive guide

Everything you need to know about keeping your dog safe from worms...

Protect your dog from worms: a comprehensive guide

Doberman puppy sniffing grass - lungworm in dogs

Lungworm in dogs: understanding causes, symptoms, and effective treatments

Lungworm is a particularly nasty type of parasitic worm that can be serious – even fatal – if left untreated.

Lungworm in dogs: understanding causes, symptoms, and effective treatments