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What are worms?
How do worms get into a pet?
4 ways to kill worms
How to kill worms
How to prevent worms
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How to kill worms for good
- By Deanne
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- September 19, 2024
- 3 MIN READ
Worms can unexpectedly sneak into our furry friends' lives, and cause lots of discomfort and even potential health issues. But with a helping hand from Itch Pet, your pet can be a worm killing machine! Scroll for our vet-recommended tips on killing and prevent worms in your pet.
What are worms?
When thinking about your pet, worms are in fact, intestinal parasites that can get into your pet's digestive tract. Common types include roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and whipworms. These wriggly invaders can affect both cats and dogs, and if left untreated, will cause nasty health issues.
How do worms get into a pet?
If you understand how worms wriggle their way into our pets, then you can protect your pet in the best way! Here are the most common ways worms manage to make their way inside your pet:
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Contaminated food or water
If you pet ingests any food, liquid or soil that is contaminated with worm eggs or larvae, then worms are likely to develop inside them.
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Infected animals
Interaction and contact with infected animals, whether that's through a shared space or direct contact, can lead to transmitting worms.
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Mother-to-pet transmission
Puppies and kittens can sometimes develop worm infections from their mothers, either through the placenta or milk.
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Flea transmission
Not many pet owners know this, but fleas can transmit certain types of worms to your pets (double nasty!)
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Ingestion of fleas or infected prey
In the case of tapeworms, ingestion of fleas or infected prey can introduce the parasites into your pet's system.
4 ways to kill worms
Here are our top 4 ways to eliminate worms from your pet's life:
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Wormer tablets - Oral medications disrupt the worm's lifecycle and prevent further infestations. Itch Wormer for cats and Itch Wormer for dogs are worming tablets which kill all common intestinal worms and prevent newly hatched larvae from developing and growing!
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Flea control - As fleas can transmit certain types of worms, protecting your pet against fleas is vital. Itch Flea Treatment for dogs and Itch Flea Treatment for cats is a vet approved, preventative flea treatment that is delivered to your door, each month, for FREE.
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Natural remedies - Certain natural remedies, such as pumpkin seeds or diatomaceous earth, may help get rid of worms. However, many vets don't recommend this way of treating your pet as there is a lack of scientific evidence to back these methods.
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Prescription medications - Your vet may prescribe specific medications based on the severity and type of worm infestation. If you have concerns about your pet's worm issue, contact our friendly and qualified Vet Team.
How to kill worms
Killing worms in your pet and never having to deal with them again is your top priority, so why not use Itch? Here's how we can help:
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Personalised treatment plans
At Itch Pet, we can provide personalised pet wellness plans based on your pet’s specific needs. Tailored solutions ensure effective and targeted elimination.
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Convenient delivery
At Itch Pet, we deliver your pet's flea treatment and wormer medications directly to your door each month, for FREE. We want protecting your pet to be easy, stress-free and so you never forget.
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Vet-approved products
At Itch Pet, we offer vet-approved products so all pet parents have the confidence to know your pet is using treatments recommended by professionals.
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Expert Vet Team
We’ve got a whole team of qualified experts, fully trained on our products and in veterinary medicine advice - get in touch!
How to prevent worms
The dream is to never have to deal with worms in the first place - here is how to make sure this is the case...
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Deworming routine - Follow a routine deworming schedule that is tailored to your pet and their habits. Did you know? Pets that eat raw meat, spend time around young children and play outdoors a lot are more susceptible to getting worms?
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Flea control - As mentioned earlier, maintaining a robust flea prevention routine helps prevent the transmission of certain worms. Itch Flea Treatment for dogs and Itch Flea Treatment for cats keep your pets protected 24/7!
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Limit Outdoor Exposure - Be mindful of areas where your pet might encounter potential sources of infection, such as faeces from other animals.
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Hygiene - Practise good hygiene by promptly cleaning up your pet's faeces and keeping their living environment clean.
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Avoid raw meat - Raw meat can be a source of certain types of worms. Don't give your pet raw meat without knowing it is definitely safe.
Armed with knowledge, a variety of treatments, and the support of Itch Pet, you're well-equipped to keep your pet worm-free and thriving. Happy pet parenting, and here's to a life without the wiggly invaders!
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